The Washington Commanders are in dire need of help at edge rusher this offseason. On Monday, another viable option became available when the Miami Dolphins released veteran Bradley Chubb.
Chubb, 29, turns 30 in June and is a former No. 5 overall pick by the Denver Broncos in the 2018 NFL Draft. He spent the first five seasons of his NFL career in Denver before he was traded to Miami in 2022. A two-time Pro Bowler, Chubb started all 17 games for the Dolphins in 2025, recording 47 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and 20 quarterback hits. In the Week 11 game vs. Washington, Chubb was held without a sack matched up against Laremy Tunsil.
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The Dolphins, who have a new GM and head coach, cut Chubb and other veterans as part of cost-cutting. Chubb is immediately eligible to sign with a new team now, weeks before free agency officially opens.
The Commanders will bring Dorance Armstrong and Javontae Jean-Baptiste back next season. Armstrong was having a career season before tearing his ACL in Week 7. Jean-Baptiste, more of a rotational piece, missed most of the season after tearing his pec in Week 4. Von Miller, who led Washington in sacks last season, is a free agent, as is Jacob Martin. Washington will likely target an edge rusher in free agency and in April’s 2026 NFL Draft.
In 2023, Chubb started 16 games for Miami, recording 73 tackles, including 11 for loss, 11 sacks, six forced fumbles and 22 quarterback hits. He missed the 2024 season with a torn ACL.
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In eight NFL seasons, Chubb has 48 sacks, 53 tackles for loss and 15 forced fumbles. He should have a strong market by being available before free agency begins.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Dolphins release EDGE Bradley Chubb