The Houston Texans are getting healthy at the right time of training camp.
Left tackle Laremy Tunsil was officially cleared to practice for the first time since the start of offseason workouts. The four-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman underwent arthroscopic knee surgery earlier this offseason.
KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson and The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Alexander, along with multiple other reporters on site, posted videos of his return on X.
Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil @KingTunsil78 @KPRC2 @DivineTreee @_Leezzy @AlexDWeb1 pic.twitter.com/bfejwldOcy
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 11, 2024
Since being traded to Houston in 2019, Tunsil has been the glue of the offensive. Not only has Tunsil been one of the top pass protectors in the league, but he’s also been to a Pro Bowl every season he’s played at least 15 games.
Last season. Tunsil once again graded out as a top-three pass blocker by Pro Football Focus with an overall grade of 84.9. He was the anchor of the life side that helped C.J. Stroud win Offensive Rookie of the Year en route to guiding Houston back to the playoff.
Just in case yall wanted photo evidence https://t.co/PnvurfMwIn pic.twitter.com/tkDtiqYVXq
— Jonathan M Alexander (@jonmalexander) August 11, 2024
It’s unclear if Tunsil will play on Saturday against the New York Giants, but his return is a step in the right direction for the trenches moving into the second half of training camp.
The Texans will need a healthy Tunsil if they plan on advancing past the divisional round of the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
Kickoff for Saturday’s preseason home opener is scheduled for noon CT.