"Chenal becomes the third defensive player Washington has added during the legal tampering period, joining end Odafe Oweh, tackle Tim Settle and cornerback Amik Robertson. The Commanders finished with the 27th scoring defense and were last in yards this past season. They wanted to improve their speed in the front seven, and Chenal provides them with someone considered a strong blitzer -- a key attribute in new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones' system."
"Chenal, 25, grew into being one of the Chiefs' best rotational defenders, a linebacker known for his strength and tenacity to limit an opposing team's rushing attack. Last season, he recorded his first career interception, an impressive highlight against Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. He also recorded 58 tackles, five quarterback hits, two sacks and two pass breakups."
"One of Chenal's best traits is his versatility. Longtime Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo at times, depending on certain matchups, utilized Chenal as an edge rusher, a two-stance defensive tackle, a blitzer and a spy, a role he excelled in against Jackson and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen."
The Washington Commanders signed former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal to a three-year contract worth $24.75 million, addressing a critical defensive need. Chenal becomes the third defensive addition during the legal tampering period, joining end Odafe Oweh, tackle Tim Settle, and cornerback Amik Robertson. The Commanders finished last season with the 27th-ranked scoring defense and worst yards defense. Chenal, 25, provides speed and blitzing capability aligned with new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones' system. Known for strength and rushing attack limitation, Chenal recorded 58 tackles, five quarterback hits, two sacks, and two pass breakups last season, plus his first career interception against Lamar Jackson. His versatility allows deployment as edge rusher, defensive tackle, blitzer, or spy.
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