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Tuesday was a big day for the Washington Commanders as the team spent the day gearing up for a plane ride across the pond to take on the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

Washington Commanders News / TWSN / September 28

Leo Chenal Injury Leaves Washington Commanders Dangerously Thin at Linebacker

The Washington Commanders secured their first win of the 2026 season with a victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. While the

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / September 28

Commanders LB Leo Chenal To Undergo Season-Ending Neck Surgery

Leo Chenal was carted off the field during the Commanders’ win yesterday. The fifth-year linebacker’s debut season in Washington is now over as a result of the neck injury he suffered.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Washington Commanders News / DC Sports King / September 25

Leo Chenal Got Exposed Most with Frankie Luvu Out

When Frankie Luvu was ruled out with a groin injury ahead of Sunday’s tilt at AT&T Stadium, the Washington defense lost more than just a tackling machine.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 2

Nick Bolton Says Chiefs Will ‘Never’ Replace Leo Chenal, but Here’s Who’s Trying to Do It

Over the course of his rookie contract, linebacker Leo Chenal served as a near-perfect example of the modern drafting and development systems in the NFL.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Sonny Styles Is Chasing Leo Chenal for the Commanders Green Dot in Camp

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

Washington Commanders Biggest 2027 NFL Draft Needs: Top 3

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 / Washington Commanders on SI / June 20

'Linebacker-Friendly': Leo Chenal Explains Why Daronte Jones’ Scheme Fits His Game

With an eye on the regular season, the Washington Commanders are still early in the process of building their defensive identity under first-year coordinator Daronte Jones.

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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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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 / 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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 21

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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.

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 10

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

The Washington Commanders are wasting little time reshaping their defense this offseason.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 10

Five undervalued players still remaining after first day of free agency

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NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / October 15, 2025

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 / 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 / July 25, 2025

How Leo Chenal is Approaching Final Year on Rookie Contract

The 2025 Kansas City Chiefs training camp is an important time for the franchise as they look to get back into football shape following a long offseason.

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.