The Washington Commanders aren’t done at edge rusher. One day after agreeing to terms with Chargers EDGE Odafe Oweh on a four-year, $100 million contract, Washington is still looking at several pass-rushing options in free agency.

One name to watch, Patriots EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.

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Washington should not be done with edge rushers after signing Oweh. Last year’s sack leader, Von Miller, will be 37 this year and is a free agent. Dorance Armstrong was having a career year before tearing his ACL in Week 7. He will return in 2026. Oweh immediately slots in as the Commanders‘ top pass rusher, but, as we’ve learned over the years, you can never have too many quality edge rushers.

Chaisson could be an excellent value on Day 3. A former first-round pick of the Jaguars in the 2020 NFL Draft, Chaisson struggled there. He had only five sacks in 57 games. The Jaguars did not exercise his fifth-year option, making him a free agent and he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.

It was in Las Vegas where Chaisson turned his career around. In 15 games for the Raiders, Chaisson recorded 32 tackles, including seven for loss and five sacks, in a part-time role. The New England Patriots targeted Chaisson in free agency, betting that his production would continue.

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It did. In 16 regular-season games for the Patriots, Chaisson had 31 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. He recorded a pressure rate of 15.2%. He was even better in the playoffs, finishing with 12 tackles, including four for loss, three sacks, 10 quarterback hits and one forced fumble.

Now, Chaisson looks to land a long-term deal. The 6-foot-3, 255-pounder is still only 26 years old. Much like Oweh, Chaisson’s best two years were his last two, hinting at the best being yet to come.

The Commanders need to sign another edge defender. Chaisson is a terrific option and he’s still young enough to build around for the next few seasons. He’s also not a liability against the run.

If Washington can land Chaisson, alongside Oweh, that almost eliminates the possibility of a pass rusher at No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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