EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Washington Commanders have agreed to sign K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year deal worth $12 million, according to NFL Network, adding another edge rusher to their overhauled pass rush.Chaisson will enter his seventh NFL season in 2026, and is coming off a breakout year with the New England Patriots.The former first-round draft selection will join a Washington defense that has also added pass rusher Odafe Oweh and linebacker Leo Chenal in free agency this week.Chaisson, 26, signed a modest one-year contract in New England last offseason, with a base value of $3 million and maximum value of $5 million. In 16 regular-season games and four postseason contests, he totaled 43 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 28 quarterback hits and three forced fumbles.Patriots coach Mike Vrabel credited Chaisson's effort, speed and finish, along with his willingness to play on the punt-protection/coverage unit.Chaisson broke into the NFL as a first-round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020. In four seasons with the Jaguars, he totaled just five sacks before spending the 2024 season with the Las Vegas Raiders and amassing five sacks.ESPN's Mike Reiss contributed to this report.
