Former Washington Commanders LB Khaleke Hudson signs with the New Orleans Saints

Bye Khaleke

The Washington Commanders have been very active in free agency, signing 22 players from other teams, but they only re-signed 4 of their own free agents. New GM Adam Peters and HC Dan Quinn are rebuilding this roster after a 4-13 season led to major changes. LB Khaleke Hudson was not re-signed by Washington, and they reportedly didn’t attempt to retain him after he became a free agent. He became Washington’s 10th free agent to sign with another team, joining the New Orleans Saints on a 1-year deal.

Hudson was a 5th round pick by Washington in 2020, Ron Rivera’s first season as head coach and head of football operations. Hudson was a staple on special teams, never playing less than 73% of the snaps. Hudson had a biggest season in the NFL last year, get more snaps on defense, and less on special teams. He started 8 games, as Washington dealt with injuries, including season-ending shoulder surgery for starter Jamin Davis. Hudson had career highs in tackles(74) TFLs(5), Sacks(1), QB hits(2), and passes defended(2).

The Washington Commanders have signed four linebackers in free agency, and they clearly identified LB as one of the positions that needed a big overhaul. Jamin Davis will be joined by Frankie Luvu, Bobby Wagner, Anthony Pittman, and Mykal Walker in his fourth season with Washington. The team has the option for a 5th year on Davis’s contract, but that still seems unlikely.