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Jets LB named 'best fit' for Commanders in free agency

The Washington Commanders are a match made in heaven for one New York Jets linebacker hitting free agency this offseason.
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Oct 31, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick (7) on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Oct 31, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick (7) on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders are a good team, but they are still in need of figuring out their pass rush.

A player the Commanders could look into signing in free agency is New York Jets linebacker Haason Reddick, who ESPN writer Matt Bowen said best fit with Washington.

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New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick (7) on the sidelines
Oct 31, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick (7) on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Reddick fits with Washington

"Reddick might be looking at a short-term deal after holding out to start the 2024 season before being traded to the Jets. But he has a history of making impact plays, with 59 sacks and 18 forced fumbles over his career. And before last season, he put together three straight campaigns with a pass rush win rate over 20%. Reddick would fill a need for the Commanders on the edge, and I like the fit as a schemed rusher in Dan Quinn's defense," Bowen writes.

After last season's tumultuous run with the Jets, Reddick could be in line for a fresh start elsewhere. Moving him to the Commanders would give him a chance to compete for a Super Bowl after Washington made it all the way to the NFC Championship, and the defense would get that premier pass rusher it has been on the lookout for.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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