Washington Commanders DT Daron Payne will be joined by newcomers DEs K'Lavon Chaisson, Odafe Oweh and DT Javon Kinlaw to provide a new-look pass-rush in the nation's capital. "The best teams that I've been a part of had waves of players that could apply pressure," head coach Dan Quinn said. "We'll need to be able to do that and we will." LB Frankie Luvu is also expected to be used more effectively as a blitzer, and free-agent addition LB Leo Chenal also has blitzing ability. DEs Charles Omenihu and DT Tim Settle Jr. bolster the unit, providing great veteran depth and/or a strong rotation.

Free-agent DE K'Lavon Chaisson (Patriots) has made his one-year, $12 million deal with the Washington Commanders official on Friday, March 13.

New England Patriots EDGE K'Lavon Chaisson agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with the Washington Commanders Wednesday, March 11.

New England Patriots impending free-agent DE K'Lavon Chaisson could see a significant pay increase this offseason regardless of where he lands, according to ESPN.com's Mike Reiss. After signing a one-year, $3 million contract last year with a maximum value of $5 million, Chaisson had a career-high 7.5 sacks during the regular season and three additional sacks in the playoffs. Two front office executives from other organizations believe Chaisson could command $8 million to $11 million annually on a new contract.

New England Patriots impending free-agent LB K'Lavon Chaisson said he is interested in re-signing this offseason but does not know what will happen during free agency.

New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 17 of his 29 passes for 268 yards, a touchdown and an interception, and he rushed seven times for a team-high 69 yards in a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card game. Maye also lost a fumble. RB Rhamondre Stevenson finished with 10 carries for 53 yards and caught three passes for a team-best 75 yards, and RB TreVeyon Henderson gained just 11 yards on seven carries while catching one pass for nine yards. WR Kayshon Boutte hauled in four passes for 66 yards, and TE Hunter Henry turned three catches into 64 yards and a score. WR Stefon Diggs was limited to 16 yards on two receptions, and Efton Chism III caught a 20-yard pass and failed to complete his only pass attempt. WR Kyle Williams ended up with one catch for seven yards, and WR Demario Douglas gained three yards on his only catch. S Craig Woodson's 11 tackles led the team, and his seven solo stops were also a high mark for New England. The Patriots combined for six sacks and 11 quarterback hits, and DT Milton Williams and LB K'Lavon Chaisson both notched a pair of sacks.

New England Patriots LB Harold Landry III (knee), DL Khyris Tonga (foot), and OL Jared Wilson (concussion) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Miami Dolphins. LB Robert Spillane (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday and has been ruled out. CB Charles Woods (foot) and TE Jack Westover (ankle) were limited in practice on Friday and are listed as questionable. TE Hunter Henry (knee) and CB Alex Austin (wrist) were limited in practice on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. DL Christian Barmore (illness), WR Kayshon Boutte (concussion), LB K'Lavon Chaisson (concussion), OL Morgan Moses (rest), OL Thayer Munford Jr. (illness), DE Milton Williams (ankle), OT Will Campbell (knee), and WR DeMario Douglas (hamstring) practiced in full on Friday and no lomnger appear on the injury report.

New England Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee), LB Robert Spillane (ankle), DT Khyiris Tonga (foot), FB Jack Westover (ankle) and OG Jared Wilson (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1. CB Alex Austin (wrist), DT Christian Barmore (non-injury), TE Hunter Henry (knee) and DT Milton Williams (ankle) were limited during practice. WR Kayshon Boutte (concussion), OT Will Campbell (knee), LB K'Lavon Chaisson (illness), WR DeMario Douglas (hamstring), OT Morgan Moses (non-injury) and OT Thayer Munford (illness) fully participated in practice.

New England Patriots DT Christian Barmore (illness), TE Hunter Henry (knee), LB Harold Landry (knee), LB Robert Spillane (ankle), DT Khyiris Tonga (foot), FB Jack Westover (ankle) and OG Jared Wilson (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31. CB Alex Austin (wrist), WR Kayshon Boutte (concussion), LB K'Lavon Chaisson (illness), OT Morgan Moses (non-injury), OT Thayer Munford (illness) and DT Milton Williams (ankle) were limited during practice. OT Will Campbell (knee) and WR DeMario Douglas (hamstring) fully participated in practice.

New England Patriots S Brenden Schooler (ankle) and OG Jared Wilson (ankle) did not participate in practice Saturday, Nov. 29, and have been ruled out for Week 13. LB Harold Landry (knee) and DT Khyiris Tonga (chest) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. DT Christian Barmore (non-injury), LB K'Lavon Chaisson (ankle), TE CJ Dippre (back), TE Hunter Henry (toe), OT Morgan Moses (illness) and LB Jahlani Tavai (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.