Tunsil's Injury Exposes the NFL's Achilles' Heel: Depth is a Luxury Few Teams Can Afford The news of Laremy Tunsil's triceps surgery and subsequent multi month absence has sent shockwaves through the Washington Commanders organization.
Coach Dan Quinn's words of reassurance about the team's plan to weather this storm are understandable, but they mask a harsh reality: in today's NFL, depth is an unaffordable luxury for many teams.
The Commanders' decision to start Brandon Coleman at left tackle, despite his limited experience as a starter, highlights the fragility of their roster.