Tim Settle Returns to Commanders, Boosts Defense

0:00On March 25th, the Washington Commanders brought back defensive lineman Tim Settle Jr. on a three-year contract worth 23 million nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars. That includes a six million dollar signing bonus and twelve million dollars guaranteed. After a strong run with the Houston Texans last season, Settle returns to the team that drafted him. Settle made it clear he's not just chasing the Stauja. He wants to dominate the middle of the field and create chaos for offenses. The timing lines up perfectly with the team's shift toward a three four base defense under new coordinator Durante Jones. Fans are buzzing about how Settle fits alongside players like Javon Kinlaw and Darren Payne. His size and past rush skills from last year give the unit real punch. The Commanders also grab three new edge rushers in free agency to pair with Dorrance Armstrong Jr. Jones has a deep group of versatile linemen now from anchors to disruptors. Building chemistry fast will be key, but the pieces suggest a tougher front.

1:02Expect Settle to deliver on his promise of destruction, turning Washington's defense into a force to reckon with this coming season.