"His first season in Washington was a godsend. Luvu was signed on a bargain after stops with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers, and he became the heart and soul of the Commanders' defense in 2024. The formidable linebacker had eight sacks, 14 quarterback hits, and was named a second-team All-Pro while helping lead the team to the NFC Championship game."
"In 2025, it was a different story. Luvu was invisible. He was forced to play many of his snaps out of position as an edge rusher due to Washington's laundry list of injuries in the role. His numbers declined to only three sacks and six quarterback hits, and the Commanders won five games. Now, Luvu is entering the final season of his three-year contract. How do the Commanders deal with him?"
Frankie Luvu revitalized Washington's defense in 2024, recording eight sacks, 14 quarterback hits, and earning second-team All-Pro honors while helping reach the NFC Championship. In 2025 his impact waned; he was largely invisible as injuries forced him to play snaps out of position on the edge, and his totals fell to three sacks and six quarterback hits while the team won five games. Luvu enters the final season of a three-year contract and faces uncertainty about an extension. Age, scheme misuse, missed tackles, and discipline problems raise concerns. Luvu must re-establish his value to earn another Commanders contract.
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