The Washington Commanders opened their wallet to boost the defensive front seven Wednesday. Linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson won't be the only new pass rushing option for Dan Quinn. Same with Super Bowl winning defender from the Kansas City Chiefs Charles Omenihu.
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter revealed the contract details both Washington and the long pass rusher agreed to.
Former Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu reached agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million with the Washington Commanders, per his agent @DavidMulugheta of Athletes First. pic.twitter.com/wVuKgRTvkp
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2026
The 28-year-old played on the Chiefs' 2023 Super Bowl winner which saw him collect a career-high seven sacks. He also matched a previous best of five tackles for a loss.
The 6-foot-5, 280-pounder ends a three season run with the Chiefs. Washington also brings him back to the NFC, as he played 2021 and 2022 with the San Francisco 49ers. He began his career in the AFC South with the Houston Texans.
Commanders aggressively boosting roster
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (90) runs onto the field during player introductions prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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General manager Adam Peters knows Omenihu well. He spent '21 and '22 as the assistant general manager to John Lynch when Omenihu was a part of the defensive line rotation.
Peters has become an aggressive spender for the defensive side. And not just limited to adding the LB Chiasson and Omenihu.
Odafe Oweh agreed to a $100 million deal on Monday to kick off NFL Free Agency. Oweh became a surprise signing as he wasn't previously linked to the Commanders.
Peters isn't just addressing the trenches, though. Veteran cornerback Amik Robertson signed a two-year deal to Washington. Then Peters and the Commanders added former Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross two days after adding Robertson.
Washington allowed 26.5 points per game last season. Hence why the defense is getting tinkered.