The NFL’s legal tampering period started at noon today, and the Washington Commanders have reportedly agreed to terms on a 3-year deal, $24.5 million with Kansas City Chiefs LB Leo Chenal. The Commanders are looking for upgrades at almost every position on the roster after a disappointing 5-12 season, and the defense has been the focus so far in free agency. Daronte Jones is taking over for fired DC Joe Whitt Jr, and will be calling plays for the first time at the NFL level. Head coach Dan Quinn took over defensive playcalling from Whitt in the middle of the season, but has said Jones will run his own defense.
Chenal is a young linebacker who is now looking to win a starting job in the Commanders new defense. Bobby Wagner is a future Hall of Famer, and has been leading the defense for the past two seasons, but he is set to become a free agent tomorrow. The Commanders are bringing back vetetan Frankie Luvu and third-year LB Jordan Magee to pair with Chenal.