The Washington Commanders are wasting little time reshaping their defense this offseason. Inside linebacker Leo Chenal, who spent four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, is in agreement with Washington on a three-year, $24.75 million contract.
The Commanders went 5-12 last season and surrendered points at a troubling rate, and general manager Adam Peters has been aggressive since the legal tampering window opened.
Chenal, born Oct. 26, 2000, is just 25 years old, owns two Super Bowl rings and spent his entire NFL career in Kansas City before testing free agency.
He started 44 games and played in 65 total on his rookie deal. He was a third-round pick, 103rd overall, out of Wisconsin in the 2022 draft. Big-game production defined his time with the Chiefs. In Super Bowl LVII, Chenal recorded six tackles and a sack as the Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35.
He carried that into Super Bowl LVIII the following February, tallying six tackles, a tackle for loss, a forced fumble and a blocked extra point against the San Francisco 49ers in overtime.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz first reported the agreement on X.
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