Commanders Boost Pass Rush with Oweh, Chaisson Signings

0:00It's April 1st. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your gridiron update. I'm Corey with the story. The Washington commanders just beefed up their past rush, big time, heading into the 2026 season. They signed Chargers-Edger Usher Odefe Asta to a 4-year, 96-million-dollar deal, then grabbed K-Levon Sheson and Charles Omanihu on one year contracts. Several manager Adam Peters knew they needed this after relying too much on 36-year-old Von Miller last year, who still led with nine sacks, despite limited snaps. Peters played his smart, staying patient during free-agency to snag these guys. He was especially hyped about Sheson, a former first-round pick who bounced around from Jacksonville to Las Vegas and New England. Last season with the Patriots, Sheson balled out with 31 tackles, 7.5 sacks, and dominated the playoffs with 3 sacks and 10 quarterback hits. Fans and analysts are buzzing because these moves fill a huge gap without breaking the

1:03bank long-term. Peters called both O-A and Sheson, ascending talents ready to prove themselves, and Sheson's no slouch against the run either. It's a low-risk bet on motivation and upside. Even better news, Doran's arm strong returns from an ACL tear he suffered in week 7 of 2025, where he was on pace for a career year. With only O-A locked in past this season, Peters kept flexibility for the 2026 draft to grab another top pass rusher if needed. These signings set the commanders up to terrorize quarterbacks next year, blending vets, youth, and that draft ammo for a real edge.