The Washington Commanders made their first splash of free agency on Monday afternoon. The franchise agreed to a deal with former New York Jets defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, according to multiple reports.
The deal will not be official until Wednesday afternoon when the NFL’s new league year begins.
The contract is reportedly worth $45 million over three years with $30 million guaranteed.
Kinlaw recorded a career-high 40 tackles and 4.5 sacks during his lone season with the Jets in 2024. The 2020 first-round pick spent the first four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, recording five sacks and an interception while dealing with injuries.
The South Carolina product will likely fill a Jonathan Allen-sized hole on Washington’s defensive line. The Commanders released Allen over the weekend after they failed to find a trade partner for the 30-year-old.
Washington saved more than $16 million in cap space by releasing the former first-rounder.
• Liam Griffin can be reached at lgriffin@washingtontimes.com.
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