There’s something to be said for just running it back with your boys — regardless of how much money you get paid.
Washington Commanders offensive lineman Chris Paul is running it back for another year in D.C. after the stealthily popular free agent decided he wanted another year playing for Dan Quinn and alongside his offensive line mates.
“Sources: The Commanders have re-signed OG Chris Paul to a 1-yr deal,” NFL insider Jordan Schultz wrote. “After exploring many options, he wanted to run it back playing next to Laremy Tunsil and help get the Commanders back to the playoffs.”
Paul, 6-foot-4 and 332 pounds, has only ever played for the Commanders since they selected him out of Tulsa in the 7th round (No. 230 overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.
In 2025, Paul had a couple of career breakthroughs. He played in all 17 regular-season games for the 1st time, and after making 8 starts combined in his first 3 seasons, he started a career-high 15 games.
“Chris Paul is returning to Washington on a one-year deal after a breakout contract year performance,” Hogs Haven’s Christian Paolantonio wrote on his official X account. “At this point of FA, this move clearly made the most sense for both sides. The Commanders 2026 offense is beginning to solidify.”
ESPN Called Chris Paul ‘Top Sleeper Free Agent’
In the weeks leading up to the start of the 2026 free agency cycle, ESPN put Paul on its list of the top “Sleeper Free Agent” options in the NFL.
From ESPN: “(Paul) had 15 starts last season with a powerful style of play; starting guards with a pulse get paid.”
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