Even though the Washington Commanders spent big money by agreeing to terms with athletic pass-rusher Odafe Oweh, general manager Adam Peters was eager to add another prominent difference-maker on the defensive edge. He eventually settled on K'Lavon Chaisson, but reports suggest there was a much bigger name in the frame.
The edge rushing situation around the league took a seismic shift when the Baltimore Ravens backed out of their blockbuster trade to acquire Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders. This looked like a done deal, but the AFC North club had enough doubt about the knee injury to look elsewhere.