Tim Settle, the defensive lineman who began his NFL journey with the Washington Commanders, is set to return to the team. The Virginia Tech alumnus, originally drafted by Washington in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, has agreed to a three-year contract worth up to $25.5 million.
Career and Performance Overview
Settle, a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School (now Unity Reed), spent his first four professional seasons with the Commanders, accumulating 52 tackles and seven sacks, five of which occurred in the 2020 season. Afterward, he joined the Buffalo Bills as a reserve defensive lineman for two seasons, followed by another two seasons with the Houston Texans.
Context of the Signing in Free Agency Timeline
The deal came shortly after NFL teams were permitted to initiate negotiations with free agents starting Monday at noon, ahead of the official free agency period beginning Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. Settle’s return adds veteran depth to the Commanders’ defensive line as the league enters this critical offseason phase.
