Patriots Eye Reunion With K'Lavon Chaisson
Albert Breer suggested New England could reacquire the former Patriots edge defender from Washington before the trade deadline.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
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Albert Breer floated a reunion between the Patriots and K'Lavon Chaisson, who is currently with Washington. The Patriots improved to 5-3 with a 24-19 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Why it matters
Chaisson recorded a career-high 7.5 sacks with New England last season, making him a known quantity for a team seeking pass-rush help. Breer's suggestion points to New England possibly becoming buyers at the trade deadline.
Chaisson recorded 31 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 18 quarterback hits and two forced fumbles across 16 regular-season games with New England. Whether Washington is willing to move him before the Nov. 10 trade deadline has not been addressed.
The players
Albert Breer
Breer is a veteran NFL insider and analyst known for his reporting on league transactions and team strategy.
K'Lavon Chaisson
Chaisson is a former first-round pass rusher who has played for New England and Washington.
The details
Breer discussed the trade-deadline possibilities in a video appearance, suggesting the Patriots could reacquire Chaisson from Washington. Chaisson recorded a sack in Washington's 27-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Timeline
March: Washington reportedly signed Chaisson to a one-year contract worth $12 million.
2025 season: Chaisson signed a one-year, $3 million deal with New England.
Sunday, Nov. 1: Patriots beat Dolphins 24-19 and Washington beat Eagles 27-10.
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m. ET: NFL trade deadline.
The Tech Race
The NFL trade deadline, set for Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET, is the annual point at which contenders and rebuilding teams reshape rosters. New England's interest in Chaisson fits a recurring pattern of playoff hopefuls seeking edge rushers before the deadline passes.
A Chaisson trade would give New England a proven pass rusher for the stretch run and could affect fantasy projections for both teams' edge rotations. Fantasy managers tracking defensive sacks should monitor Washington's roster moves before Nov. 10.
The takeaway
Trade-deadline speculation can shift a player's value quickly, so watching roster moves up to the deadline matters for both teams and fantasy players.
What happens next
The NFL trade deadline falls on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET, the deadline by which any Chaisson move would need to occur.
Further reading
For more on the league's roster moves, see the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
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