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30 highest-paid NFL players on their current contracts

By Rucker Haringey

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 03: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs yells out against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 3, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 03: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs yells out against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 3, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 21: Laremy Tunsil #78 of the Houston Texans drops back to pass block during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on November 21, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Colts 20-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 21: Laremy Tunsil #78 of the Houston Texans drops back to pass block during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on November 21, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Colts 20-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

24 (tie). Laremy Tunsil

The Texans originally gave Tunsil a three-year, $63 million deal with the idea that he’d protect Deshaun Watson’s blindside. While that hasn’t materialized, it’s still a reasonable contract for a quality starting left tackle who’s just 27-years-old.

Natural talent has never been a question for the two-time Pro Bowler. Tunsil has the size and athleticism required to be one of the best tackles in the game today. Consistency has reliability have generally been the questions asked about the former Ole Miss star.

To his credit, he’s quieted those concerns with his quality play in Houston. If anything, he’s flying under the radar now that the Texans have entered an obvious rebuilding mode. If the team wants to move him then his contract won’t be an impediment in trade talks.

Tunsil may never blossom into an absolute superstar, but he’s an above-average starter at one of the game’s most important positions. He’s got a chance to remain one of the highest-30 paid players in the NFL for several more seasons.

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