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Commanders' free-agent haul earns high grades for 2026
sports28 days ago

Commanders' free-agent haul earns high grades for 2026

Washington Commanders’ 2026 free‑agency class drew strong praise from national analysts, as nine signings—headlined by edge rushers Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson and linebacker Leo Chenal—aim to boost the team’s pass rush and overall depth. The moves also add young talent like Chig Okonkwo and Amik Robertson to provide playmaking versatility for a roster that was among the NFL’s oldest in 2025, with outlets like CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, and Yahoo Sports giving favorable grades and framing the class as a solid, under-the-radar investment to raise the team’s floor for 2026.

via Washington Commanders|
#free-agency-2026#klavon-chaisson#leo-chenal
Crosby trade collapses, Murray joins Vikings to spark a busy Week 1 in 2026 NFL free agency
sports29 days ago

Crosby trade collapses, Murray joins Vikings to spark a busy Week 1 in 2026 NFL free agency

NFL free agency’s opening week delivered shocks and shifts: Baltimore backed out of a blockbuster Maxx Crosby trade, keeping its draft assets; Kyler Murray signed a one-year deal to join the Minnesota Vikings; the Carolina Panthers landed two impact defenders (Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd); Odafe Oweh received a $100 million contract from the Washington Commanders; and Seattle re-signed Rashid Shaheed while Kenneth Walker III left for Kansas City, signaling a dynamic start to the 2026 league year.

via NFL.com|
#carolina-panthers#kyler-murray#maxx-crosby
Commanders secure edge depth with Chaisson and Oweh, plus Wise and Jackson re-signed
sports1 month ago

Commanders secure edge depth with Chaisson and Oweh, plus Wise and Jackson re-signed

During the NFL legal tampering period the Commanders added pass-rushers by signing K’Lavon Chaisson to a 1-year, $12 million deal and Odafe Oweh to a 4-year, $100 million contract, while re-signing Deatrich Wise and Drake Jackson and bringing back Dorance Armstrong and Javontae Jean-Baptiste from injury. Chaisson, a former 2020 top-20 pick, had a strong 2024 with the Patriots (7.5 sacks in 10 starts), illustrating the potential behind the new deals.

via Hogs Haven|
#edge-rusher#klavon-chaisson#nfl-free-agency
Commanders Stack Defensive Depth, Extend Tunsil as Free Agency Heats Up
sports1 month ago

Commanders Stack Defensive Depth, Extend Tunsil as Free Agency Heats Up

During the NFL's two-day legal tampering window, the Washington Commanders added talent and re-signed key players: LT Laremy Tunsil inked a 2-year extension; Amik Robertson and Odafe Oweh signed; Tim Settle and Marcus Mariota returned; plus several other re-signings as the new league year approaches and many pending free agents remain on the market.

via Hogs Haven|
#laremy-tunsil#legal-tampering-period#nfl-free-agency-2026
Commanders Kick Off 2026 Free Agency with Tunsil Extension, Oweh Deal, and Mariota Return
sports1 month ago

Commanders Kick Off 2026 Free Agency with Tunsil Extension, Oweh Deal, and Mariota Return

During the NFL's legal tampering period, the Commanders added notable moves: a 2-year extension for LT Laremy Tunsil, the re-signing of Marcus Mariota, and reported deals for Odafe Oweh and Amik Robertson, plus Tim Settle returning. The league year begins tomorrow, and several pending free agents remain on the radar as Washington's activity continues.

via Hogs Haven|
#amik-robertson#laremy-tunsil#marcus-mariota
Commanders land Oweh on $100M deal to bolster pass rush
sports1 month ago

Commanders land Oweh on $100M deal to bolster pass rush

During the NFL legal tampering period, the Washington Commanders reportedly agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal with edge rusher Odafe Oweh (about $68 million guaranteed), a move aimed at upgrading the pass rush; Oweh, a 2021 first-round pick who spent time with the Ravens before a trade to the Chargers, has 17.5 sacks over the last two seasons. Washington also signed Deatrich Wise Jr and is expected to add more pass-rush help.

via Hogs Haven|
#free-agency#nfl#odafe-oweh
Commanders land Odafe Oweh on four-year, $100 million pact
sports1 month ago

Commanders land Odafe Oweh on four-year, $100 million pact

The Washington Commanders have signed edge rusher Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million contract with $68 million guaranteed. Oweh joined Washington after being traded from the Ravens to the Chargers in 2025, posting 7.5 sacks in 12 games for the Chargers and 3 sacks in their playoff loss to the Patriots; the Ravens drafted him in 2021 and he had 25 sacks in 72 games for them.

via NBC Sports|
#contract#edge-rusher#nfl-free-agency
Commanders strike bold edge-rusher signing to reboot the defense
sports1 month ago

Commanders strike bold edge-rusher signing to reboot the defense

The Washington Commanders agreed to sign Odafe Oweh, a high-impact edge rusher, signaling an aggressive plan to overhaul the defense under new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones. Fans welcomed the move as a strong statement in free agency, with more signings and a strong draft expected to accelerate a quick turnaround for 2026, though Oweh alone won't solve every issue.

via Riggo's Rag|
#daronte-jones#edge-rusher#nfl-free-agency
Beyond Hendrickson: Bears Map Edge-Rush Options in Free Agency
sports1 month ago

Beyond Hendrickson: Bears Map Edge-Rush Options in Free Agency

The Bears may pivot from a Hendrickson-sized splash if his price climbs, outlining three realistic paths: a big splash (Hendrickson or Crosby), a prime‑age investment (Jaelan Phillips, Odafe Oweh, Boye Mafe), or a bridge approach (one-year deals for veterans like Joey Bosa or Khalil Mack paired with drafting interior help). GM Ryan Poles stresses cap constraints and notes edge depth is stronger than interior, suggesting Chicago could pursue durable, cost-conscious options to build a productive edge rotation rather than overspending on a single star.

via Bleacher Nation|
#bears#edge-rusher#free-agency
NFL franchise tag season kicks off with seven prime targets for 2026
nfl1 month ago

NFL franchise tag season kicks off with seven prime targets for 2026

NFL teams open the franchise-tag window (through March 3) with a July 15 deadline for long-term deals; the one-year tag (and a rarer transition tag) helps teams retain players, cap space, and hedge against free agency, sometimes as leverage for trades. Judy Battista’s primer highlights seven likely tag candidates in 2026, led by George Pickens ( Cowboys WR) and Daniel Jones (Colts QB), then Kenneth Walker III (Seahawks RB), Odafe Oweh (Chargers LB), Trey Hendrickson (Bengals DE), Kyle Pitts (Falcons TE), and Breece Hall (Jets RB), with the 2026 cap expected north of $300 million per team.

via NFL.com|
#daniel-jones#george-pickens#kenneth-walker-iii