Commanders Sign Tackle D.J. Humphries After Tunsil Injury

Commanders add D.J. Humphries after losing Tunsil

Washington is signing veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries, a source told ESPN. The move comes after Laremy Tunsil went down with a torn triceps on Aug. 5, leaving a hole on the Commanders' line that they're now scrambling to patch with an experienced replacement.

What it means for a Commanders survivor pick

Losing a starting tackle is never good news, and bringing in a veteran off the street to fill the gap is a stopgap, not a clean upgrade. Line continuity takes time to build, and a fresh face at tackle adds real uncertainty to how well Washington protects the quarterback early. For survivor players, that's a reason to be cautious about leaning on the Commanders as a safe pick in the opening weeks — at least until Humphries settles in and the unit proves it can hold up. If you're weighing Washington, treat this as a wait-and-see situation rather than a slam dunk, and keep an eye on how the reshuffled line looks before committing a life. For more weekly angles on moves like this, keep tracking our survivor analysis.