Jan 11, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) and Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) tackle New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) as he throws a pass during the second half in an AFC Wild Card Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Washington Commanders Make $100 Million Move on Pass Rusher

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics
By Jackson Loschko | Last updated Mar 9, 2026 5:45 PM ET

The Washington Commanders need to address their EDGE depth, with multiple players testing free agency and a few starters recovering from injury. Von Miller, Jacob Martin, Preston Smith, and Jalyn Holmes are testing the open market. Meanwhile, Deatrich Wise Jr. is recovering from a torn quad sustained in Week 2, and Dorance Armstrong is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in Week 7, putting him at risk of missing the start of 2026.

Washington Commanders make $100 million move on pass rusher

According to Adam Schefter, the Commanders are set to sign Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million contract with $68 million guaranteed. His $25 million annual salary makes him the twelfth-highest-paid EDGE rusher in the NFL. Oweh aims to pick up where he left off in Los Angeles.

Former Chargers DE Odafe Oweh reached agreement today on a four-year, $100 million deal including $68 million guaranteed with the Washington Commanders, per @DavidMulugheta and Andre Odom of Athletes First. pic.twitter.com/QN3N2a0Jri

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2026

Here’s a quick review of his 2025 campaign

Dec 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles against Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Odafe Oweh began his fifth season with the Baltimore Ravens but was traded to the Los Angeles Chargers in October. He enjoyed a strong finish to 2025 in Los Angeles, recording 39 pressures, 16 quarterback hits, 10.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles across 13 games and two starts. Oweh totaled 42 tackles, 12 TFLs, a 16.2% pass-rush win rate, 51 pressures, 21 quarterback hits, 10.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles across 18 total games and four starts.

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