"Chaisson is coming off a breakout year in 2025, when he had a career-high 7.5 sacks for the New England Patriots and three more in the postseason. Still, the message Washington is sending couldn't be clearer: he needs to prove a little more."
"It's unclear how Chaisson will fit into the Commanders' plans. He has played both edge and linebacker in his career, and perhaps a hybrid of both can be anticipated. Frankie Luvu, Jordan Magee, and Chenal should be expected to start at the second level, with Oweh and Dorance Armstrong Jr. as the primary pass-rushing options."
"Clearly, the Commanders view Chaisson as an X-factor with the upside to become something bigger. A role similar to the one Dante Fowler Jr. - another former Jaguars first-rounder - played in 2024 may be the ideal scenario, when the journeyman veteran had 10.5 sacks and a pick-six despite only starting seven games."
The Washington Commanders continue defensive improvements by signing K'Lavon Chaisson on a one-year, $12 million contract. Chaisson had a breakout 2025 season with the New England Patriots, recording 7.5 sacks and three more in the postseason. The one-year deal signals the Commanders want him to prove himself further before committing long-term. Chaisson's career has been unconventional, struggling with Jacksonville before finding success with Las Vegas and New England. He can play edge or linebacker, potentially filling a hybrid role. The Commanders' front seven has been significantly upgraded with additions of Odafe Oweh, Tim Settle, and Leo Chenal alongside Chaisson.
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