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Kyle Kennard signing could give Commanders cover for a trade-deadline exit

The Washington Commanders have signed edge rusher Kyle Kennard to their practice squad, which is intriguing in more ways than one.

By Dean Jones · Riggos Rag

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 5:30 PM

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Dean Jones argues signing Kyle Kennard provides depth if Washington trades an edge rusher before the deadline.
The Washington Commanders signed edge rusher Kyle Kennard to their practice squad.
Dorance Armstrong Jr. and K'Lavon Chaisson are viewed by the writer as Washington's primary trade candidates.

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The Washington Commanders have signed edge rusher Kyle Kennard to their practice squad, a move writer Dean Jones suggests could provide depth if the team trades a pass-rusher before the deadline. Jones notes that veterans Dorance Armstrong Jr. and K'Lavon Chaisson are playing on expiring contracts, making them Washington's most logical trade candidates if the front office decides to move assets.

Kennard, a former Bronko Nagurski Award winner at South Carolina, joined the Commanders after being waived with an injury designation by the Los Angeles Chargers. Jones writes that the low-risk signing also serves as potential depth following Javontae Jean-Baptiste landing on injured reserve.

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