"The coach no doubt remembered that when he signed Chinn as a free agent before the 2024 season. The Commanders let Kamren Curl leave and needed someone new to pair with Quan Martin. After two sensational seasons in Carolina, the defensive back fell out of favor when Ejiro Evero switched to a 3-4 base scheme, and he was reduced to playing special teams. He came cheap. The deal worked out well for everyone. Chinn was a steady presence on an improving defense."
"What became clear is that teams looking for a traditional strong safety, with the coverage ability to stay with athletic tight ends all over the field, would not choose Chinn. He fits the mold of the modern hybrid - part safety and part linebacker. He is at his best playing close to the line of scrimmage. His coverage skills are not exactly weak, but he is limited."
Dan Quinn signed Jeremy Chinn as a free agent before the 2024 season after knowing his early-career performance with Carolina. Chinn finished as runner-up for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2020 and produced two sensational seasons before injuries and a scheme change in Carolina reduced his role to special teams. The Commanders used Chinn near the line of scrimmage as a hybrid safety-linebacker, where he provided steady play. A strong offer from the Raiders led to his departure. Chinn's coverage ability is limited against athletic tight ends and running backs on horizontal routes.
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