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After spending a first-round pick on Sonny Styles and giving Leo Chenal a nearly $25 million contract, we already knew the competition would be fierce for Dan Quinn and first-year defensive coordinator Daronte Jones.

Washington Commanders News / TWSN / July 30

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It looks like the Washington Commanders absolutely nailed their selection of Jayden Daniels, based on what we saw from him as a rookie, he looks like a future star.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / June 20

Commanders’ $24 million free agent addition is the complete package that can flip a game on its head at any moment

Leo Chenal is one of the many new faces on the Commanders defense and he’s the kind of player that can impact a game in multiple ways, especially on special teams.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / June 1

KC Chiefs’ Drue Tranquill makes painful admission about Leo Chenal while highlighting emerging names in SAM linebacker race

If you ask Kansas City Chiefs veteran Drue Tranquill, replacing now-Washington Commanders LB Leo Chenal isn’t going to be such an easy task. Even with the budding competition at OTAs between veterans and young second-year talent.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

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NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / April 4

Bills Must Pivot to This Backup Plan After Missing Out on Commanders' Leo Chenal

Leo Chenal was one of the Buffalo Bills’ top targets entering free agency, as the veteran linebacker had experience playing under the Bills’ new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard and appeared to fit what the team was looking for entering a new era.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 17

Commanders' Signing Leo Chenal Puts Writing on the Wall for This Veteran

Free agency moves are still trickling down the pipeline, but for the most part, teams have completed their roster construction through this portion of the offseason as the NFL Draft looms.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / March 12

Two Free Agents Bills Must Consider After Missing Out on Linebacker Leo Chenal

It seemed like a near-perfect fit, but linebacker Leo Chenal presumably thought otherwise. The Buffalo Bills missed out on the exciting free agent during the "legal tampering" period.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / March 12

Commanders struck gold on free agency signing of Leo Chenal after contract details emerge

The Washington Commanders had a clear goal of improving the defense in free agency, and after addressing the defensive line, they look to bolster the next level.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 11

Chiefs Lose Leo Chenal — So What is Next

The Kansas City Chiefs' defense continues to be decimated in free agency, with linebacker Leo Chenal signing with the Washington Commanders. According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the 25-year-old linebacker is signing a three-year, $24.75 million deal with the Commanders.

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NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 11

Best remaining free agent linebackers Bengals can sign after letting Kaden Elliss and Leo Chenal slip through their fingers

The Cincinnati Bengals entered free agency interested in signing a linebacker, and their options are now rather limited as the two-day negotiating window comes to a close.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / March 10

Leo Chenal's departure leaves one last man standing from Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach's 2022 NFL Draft class

Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach's 10-man 2022 NFL Draft class helped spark back-to-back Super Bowl titles and three consecutive Super Bowl appearances for the organization from 2022-2024.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 10

Commanders agree to deal with former Chiefs LB Leo Chenal: What it means for team and player

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NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / March 10

Bills Miss Out On Perfect Free-Agent Target, Must Turn to Other Linebacker Options

An ideal free-agent target for the Buffalo Bills is headed elsewhere, as former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal has agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

Commanders To Add LB Leo Chenal

After four seasons with the Chiefs, Leo Chenal will join former teammates Andrew Wylie and Nick Allegretti in Washington. The Commanders are signing the young linebacker, NFL insider Jordan Schultz tweets.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 10

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 19

Why Chenal Could Be Chiefs’ Most Painful Free-Agent Loss

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NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / October 15

Leo Chenal wrecked Detroit's run game and proved a brutal point

Many players delivered incredible individual performances for the Chiefs against the Detroit Lions. Some will be featured on highlight reels all week long, while others turned in impressive outings that will simply have to be cherished in a different light.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / October 3

Kansas City Chiefs LB Leo Chenal will be looking to stay hot as he keys in on Jaguars' biggest offensive threat

One of the heroes from the Kansas City Chiefs' victory over the Baltimore Ravens last week was linebacker Leo Chenal. Chenal recorded four tackles and an incredible one-handed interception that changed the momentum of the game late during the first quarter.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 21, 2025

Watch: Linebacker Leo Chenal’s Wednesday Press Conference

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal spoke Wednesday in advance of his club’s preseason finale Friday at home against the Chicago Bears.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 22, 2025

Is Chiefs Chenal Among Most Underrated Defenders?

The Kansas City Chiefs once again proved throughout the regular season why defense wins games, and ever since drafting linebacker Leo Chenal in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Chenal has added to that statement.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / November 13, 2024

Leo Chenal earns Special Teams Player of the Week for late-game heroics

Leo Chenal is having himself quite a week. In the aftermath of his late-game heroics against the Denver Broncos, Chenal has been the talk of Chiefs Kingdom and everyone all over the league has ben celebrating his exemplary play and championing his efforts with praise.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / November 13, 2024

Chiefs Hero Leo Chenal Names Kansas City Teammate He Admires the Most

Leo Chenal expressed his gratitude to a fellow Kansas City Chiefs player whom he really looks up to. The 24-year-old linebacker is just in his third season with the team, but he has been steadily making a name for himself with his significant contributions to the Chiefs every week.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / November 10, 2024

Leo Chenal tells Chiefs fans exactly what went down on game-winning FG block

Rival fans may call it luck, but the Kansas City Chiefs have continued to march through the 2024 season with an unblemished 9-0 record. They could not have won by a slimmer margin against the Denver Broncos, who fell on the back of a crushing 16-14 loss at Arrowhead Stadium.