Patriots' real reason for not re-signing playoff sack leader revealed

TL;DR

K'Lavon Chaisson was not re-signed by the Patriots, who opted for Dre'Mont Jones instead. Chaisson, who led the team with three postseason sacks, signed a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders for $11 million.

Key points

K'Lavon Chaisson was not re-signed by the Patriots.
The Patriots opted for Dre'Mont Jones instead.
Chaisson led the team with three postseason sacks.
He signed a one-year, $11 million deal with the Washington Commanders.

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K'Lavon Chaisson's tenure with the New England Patriots was unexpectedly great and short at the same time.

In his recent vlog, the veteran edge defender posted a video of himself receiving the news from his agent, David Mulugheta, that the Patriots were passing on signing him to an extension and going with Dre'Mont Jones instead.

It had to be a tough decision for New England considering how well Chaisson performed on defense. In one season, Chaisson went from being a perceived first-round draft bust to a viable defender opponents had to account for on the football field. He led the Patriots, along with defensive tackle Milton Williams, with three postseason sacks.

He ended up signing a one-year, $11 million deal with the Washington Commanders in free agency.

"I talked to the Patriots. I've been trying to get them to make an offer on you. They ended up going Dre'Mont Jones," Mlugheta said in the vlog. "...The Patriots, their thing was, 'We love K'Lavon. We need somebody that plays the run a little bit better.'"

The Patriots got gashed on the ground by former Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III for 135 yards in a 29-13 loss at Super Bowl LX. They are hopeful that they can improve by adding Jones and more help through the 2026 NFL Draft.

Q&A

Why did the Patriots choose not to re-sign K'Lavon Chaisson?

The Patriots decided to pass on re-signing K'Lavon Chaisson in favor of signing Dre'Mont Jones.

What was K'Lavon Chaisson's performance with the Patriots?

K'Lavon Chaisson led the Patriots with three postseason sacks, showcasing a significant improvement in his performance.

What contract did K'Lavon Chaisson sign with the Washington Commanders?

K'Lavon Chaisson signed a one-year contract worth $11 million with the Washington Commanders.