Could Commanders send a top defender back to Patriots?
Would the Commanders consider trading one of their better defensive players at the NFL trade deadline?
The Washington Commanders have recently improved their record to 2-4-1 after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10. With 10 games remaining in the season, Washington is only a few games back in the NFC East. The team's defensive coordinator, Daronte Jones, has been particularly effective, leading a unit that has improved in the latter halves of games.
A key contributor to this turnaround is outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson, who has amassed 19 tackles, four for loss, 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and 10 quarterback hits in seven games. Despite being on a one-year deal, Chaisson had his best season with the Patriots last year and is on track for an even better one in 2026. New England Patriots insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated suggested that the Patriots may be interested in signing Chaisson to bolster their pass rush.
Chaisson's age, experience, and on-field performance make him a prime candidate for extension, and the Commanders may be willing to consider a trade with the Patriots for a fifth-round pick.
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