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.

Impending free-agent LB Leo Chenal (Chiefs) reportedly agreed to terms on a three-year contract worth $24.75 million with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday, March 10.

Kansas City Chiefs LB Leo Chenal (shoulder) and OT Jawaan Taylor (elbow) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 20.

Kansas City Chiefs LB Leo Chenal (shoulder), CB Trent McDuffie (knee), OT Jaylon Moore (knee), DL Derrick Nnandi (illness), WR Rashee Rice (concussion), OT Jawaan Taylor (elbow), and WR Tyquan Thornton (concussion) did not practice on Friday, Dec. 19, and have been ruled out for Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans. TE Jake Briningstool (hamstring) and CB Nazeeh Johnson (shoulder) practiced in full on Friday and have been ruled out. WR Marquise Brown (personal), S Bryan Cook (shoulder), S Mike Edwards (shoulder), CB Kristian Fulton (knee), TE Noah Gray (shoulder), DL Chris Jones (hamstring), WR Nikko Remigio (knee), and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (rib) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.

Kansas City Chiefs LB Leo Chenal (shoulder), DT Derrick Nnadi (illness), OT Jaylon Moore (knee), WR Rashee Rice (concussion), OT Jawaan Taylor (elbow) and WR Tyquan Thornton (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 18. DL Chris Jones (hamstring) and CB Trent McDuffie (knee) were listed as a limited participants in the session, and TE Jake Briningstool (hamstring), WR Hollywood Brown (personal), S Bryan Cook (shoulder), S Mike Edwards (shoulder), CB Kristian Fulton (knee), TE Noah Gray (shoulder), CB Nazeeh Johnson (shoulder), WR Nikko Remigio (knee), OG Trey Smith (ankle) and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (rib) were full participants.

Kansas City Chiefs LB Leo Chenal (shoulder), CB Trent McDuffie (knee), OT Jaylon Moore (knee), WR Rashee Rice (concussion), OT Jawaan Taylor (elbow) and WR Tyquan Thornton (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 17. DL Chris Jones (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant, while TE Jake Briningstool (hamstring), WR Hollywood Brown (personal), S Bryan Cook (shoulder), S Mike Edwards (shoulder), CB Kristian Fulton (knee), TE Noah Gray (shoulder), CB Nazeeh Johnson (shoulder), WR Nikko Remigio (knee), OG Trey Smith (ankle) and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (rib) practiced in full.

Kansas City Chiefs TE Noah Gray (concussion) and G Trey Smith (ankle) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 13 against the Dallas Cowboys. CB Christian Roland-Wallace (back) did not practice on Wednesday, Nov. 26, and has been ruled out. LB Leo Chenal (knee), DE George Karlaftis (thumb), QB Patrick Mahomes (groin), RB Isiah Pacheco (knee), WR Rashee Rice (hamstring), OT Jawaan Taylor (knee), and WR Xavier Worthy (ankle) practiced in full on Wednesday and no longer appear on the injury report.

Kansas City Chiefs TE Noah Gray (concussion) and OG Trey Smith (ankle) did not participate in practice Monday, Nov. 24. LB Leo Chenal (knee), WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) and WR Xavier Worthy (ankle) were limited during practice. DE George Karlaftis (thumb), QB Patrick Mahomes (thumb), RB Isiah Pacheco (knee), CB Christian Roland-Wallace (back) and OT Jawaan Taylor (knee) fully participated in practice. The Chiefs only held a walkthrough Monday, so the report is an estimation.

Kansas City Chiefs LB Leo Chenal totaled four solo tackles, a pass defensed and an interception in Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Kansas City Chiefs LB Leo Chenal (illness) was added to the injury report on Friday, Dec. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 16 versus the Houston Texans.