The Washington Commanders have loaded up in free agency. Yet their most surprising move might be the return of a player they already had.
Interior offensive lineman Chris Paul is back for one more year, after many figured he had earned himself a more long-term deal around the league.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Paul wanted to stay in Washington to work alongside five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, believing the Commanders can return to competitiveness in 2026 after last year's disappointing 5-12 campaign.
For the 2022 seventh-round pick, his one-year extension continues a journey in the NFL that has been all about perseverance and survival.