Tim Settle Returns to Commanders, Anchors Middle

0:00On March 27th, Tim Settle is back with the Washington Commanders after spending his first four seasons there from 2018 to 20. 21. The fifth round played in 63 games, logging 54 tackles mostly as a rotational player on a stacked defensive line. He left the chase starting roles, first with the Buffalo Bills and then the Houston Texans, where he started 23 of 29 games over two years. Now returning, Settle joins a rare group including Tressway, Jeremy Reeves and Darren Payne, who have suited up for the franchise as Redskins, Washington football team players and now commanders. At 6 foot 3 and 313 pounds, he's set to anchor the middle in the news scheme under coordinator Durante Jones. Fans might remember Settle for more than his play. He's an aspiring rapper under the name It's Tim, dropping an album called Trinch General during the pandemic, inspired by teammates and family. He also has a quirky penguin dance for sacks, complete with custom shoes, though he only busted it out once last season.

1:05Settle brings efficient past rushing shops too, with a lead best sac rate back in 2020, despite limited snaps, plus strong pressure. Numbers, while others handle most of the rush, he adds juice inside. The commanders need his run stopping badly after ranking near the bottom last year. Settle was fired up to dominate the middle with high energy, expect him to make noise helping turn around that defense this season.