Houston Texans and Laremy Tunsil agree to contract extension
BREAKING NEWS
19 March 2023
BREAKING NEWS
News broke on Sunday morning that the Texans have given tackle Laremy Tunsil a $75 million contract extension.
The deal includes a $30 million signing bonus with $60 million in total guarantees.
Texans signing LT Laremy Tunsil to 3-year deal worth $75M with $50M fully guaranteed, $60M in total guarantees. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/G5GKjJpZUN
— NFL (@NFL) March 19, 2023
This contract makes Tunsil the highest paid tackle in the NFL, averaging $25 million per year.
Tunsil was one of the best tackles in the NFL last season, allowing only one sack.
Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy made a lot of fans nervous on Friday when he exited his spring training start after just 43 pitches. Elbow pain reportedly was what cut his start short. Urquidy was then sent back to Houston for further evaluation.
Astros manager Joe Espada gave an injury update on Monday. According to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, Urquidy is dealing with a forearm muscle strain and will likely begin the season on IL.
Houston had already been reported to have interest in signing free agent pitcher Blake Snell in recent days, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome.
The Astros are pursuing Blake Snell, sources tell @Ken_Rosenthal and me - https://t.co/Yean488qtK
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 15, 2024
But USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported over the weekend the Astros now appear to be a “long-shot” to sign him. He's looking for a 2-year, $66 million deal and with a player option for year two.
A contract like this would put the Astros over the second tax-threshold. Not to mention he turned down the Padres qualifying offer as did closer Josh Hader. Which means the Astros would have to send two draft picks to San Diego if they sign Snell.
But if owner Jim Crane decides to pass on Snell, we're looking at a starting rotation of Framber Valdez, Cristian Javier, Hunter Brown, JP France, Ronel Blanco, and possibly Brandon Bielak if they opt for a 6-man rotation.
So what should the Astros do? Throw caution to the wind and sign Snell, or hope they get their guys back healthy sooner rather than later?
It's important to keep in perspective that the Yankees have several injuries to their rotation as well. Opening Day will be a matchup between Nestor Cortes and Framber Valdez. Not Gerrit Cole vs.Justin Verlander, like we once expected.
Be sure to watch the video above as we break down the rotation, all the Astros other options, and much more!
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