Texans trade for Dolphins' Laremy Tunsil, Kenny Stills Published: Aug 31 Masahiro Tanaka Jersey , 2019 at 10:24 AM Around the NFL Writer Houston landed its left tackle. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Peli sero report the are trading two first-round picks plus a second-rounder to the in exchange for left tackle and wide receiver , per sources informed of the deal. The team confirmed the trade on Sunday. The also receive special teamer and offensive lineman in the deal, while the recoup fourth- and sixth-round picks, per RapSheet + Friends. After coach and de facto GM Bill O' Babe Ruth Jersey Brien was flamed for not getting O-line help back , Houston went out and secured its future at left tackle in a big way. Tunsil is one of the rising blindside blockers in the NFL and a ma sive upgrade for a line that was among the worst in the league. One of the best pa s-blocking tackles in the league, Tunsil will secure 's backside. After all the consternation surrounding the offensive line, getting Tunsil out of South Beach is a huge coup for Houston and immediately upgrades their offensive potential in the AFC South. With Tunsil under contract for the next two seasons at a bargain rate ($2.149 million; $10.35 million, respectively), O'Brien finally solved the left tackle problem that'd been a black hole since the trade in 2017. To do so, however, the might have mortgatged their future given the steep price in draft capital. The also used their wealth of cap space to take Stills, and his $7.975 million base salary, off of the hand's. Stills provides Houston a good complement to and will add depth to Randy Johnson Jersey a receiver corps with and , who haven't been able to stay healthy. Stills appeared on his way out of Miami following open critiques of owner Stephen Ro s hosting a fundraiser for President Donald Trump and criticizing hip-hop mogul Jay-Z's social justice partnership with the NFL. In discu sing his omments, coach Brian Flores cited the receiver's disappointing play. All the signs pointed to the potentially cutting Stills. Instead, they jettisoned him a package with Tunsil to Houston. For the , the trade of Tunsil is another loud siren that they are in full rebuild-mode. Given Tunsil's team-friendly contract situation and status as a supreme blocker on a woeful offensive line, moving on is a questionable move in the short-term. Miami now has major questions throughout Brett Gardner Jersey the O-line. The trade also won't help with the evaluation of the QB position this season. Instead of keeping their young, rising left tackle in Miami long-term, the will swim forward with their boatload of picks into the 2020 season. There are major questions about how the news will be received in the ' locker room. Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald previously reported that players " " if Tunsil was traded. First-year coach Brian Flores will now have to manage that potential uprising. Miami's willingne s to Phil Rizzuto Jersey part with Tunsil is 's gain. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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