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Commanders $45 million defensive tackle among most overpaid free agents

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1 year ago

March 19, 2025

Commanders million defensive tackle among most overpaid free agents

The Washington Commanders opened up their pocketbooks for New York Jets defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, who signed a three-year, $45 million contract early in free agency.

Pro Football Focus wasn’t a fan of the deal, naming Kinlaw as one of the five most overpaid free agents in the league this offseason.

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) is pressured by New York Jets defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (54) during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. / Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

“After four disappointing years with the 49ers, Kinlaw had the best season of his career with the Jets,” Pro Football Focus writes.

“The former first-round pick’s 68.2 PFF pass-rush grade was a top-30 mark in the league, and he posted a career-high 4.5 sacks. Still, this feels like an overpay by the Commanders, considering he’s now one of the 20 highest-paid defensive tackles despite never earning a 60.0 PFF grade in any of his five seasons.

Joining Kinlaw on the list was Ter’shawn Wharton (Carolina Panthers), Dan Moore Jr. (Carolina Panthers), Mike Gesicki (Cincinnati Bengals) and Aaron Banks (Green Bay Packers).

Kinlaw will have the chance to prove himself for his hometown team in 2025 to show that he was worth every penny that the Commanders offered in free agency.

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Washington Nationals acquire infielder Jorbit Vivas

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15 hours ago

March 22, 2026

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Washington Nationals acquire infielder Jorbit Vivas

The Washington Nationals acquired infielder Jorbit Vivas from the New York Yankees in exchange for right-handed pitcher Sean Paul Liñan on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement.
Vivas, 25, hit .270 with 21 doubles, a triple, four home runs, 43 RBI, 64 walks, 12 stolen

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TCU vs Washington predictions, picks, odds for NCAA Tournament Second Round

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1 day ago

March 22, 2026

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TCU vs Washington predictions, picks, odds for NCAA Tournament Second Round

The Second Round of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament continues Sunday with a slate featuring No. 3 TCU vs. No. 6 Washington on the eight-game schedule.

Here is the latest on Sunday’s March Madness matchup, including expert picks from reporters across the USA TODAY Sports Network.

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No. 3 TCU vs No. 6 Washington prediction

Heather Burns: TCU
Mitchell Northam: TCU
Nancy Armour: TCU
Cydney Henderson: TCU
Meghan Hall: TCU

No. 3 TCU vs No. 6 Washington odds

Opening Moneyline: TCU (-520)
Opening Spread: TCU (-9.5)
Opening Total: 125.5

How to Watch TCU vs Washington on Sunday

No. 3 TCU takes on No. 6 Washington at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth on March 22 at 10:00 p.m. (ET). The game is airing on ESPN.

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2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament full schedule

March 18-19: First Four
March 20-21: First Round
March 22-23: Second Round
March 27-28: Sweet 16
March 29-30: Elite 8
April 3: Final Four
April 5: National Championship

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Washington Nationals release right-handed pitcher Drew Smith

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2 days ago

March 21, 2026

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Washington Nationals release right-handed pitcher Drew Smith

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Washington Nationals released right-handed pitcher Drew Smith on Saturday.

Smith, 32, had signed a minor league deal with an invitation to major league camp after missing the entire 2025 season to recover from Tommy John surgery. He went 1-1 with a 3.06 ERA and two saves in 19 relief appearances with the New York Mets in 2024.

Smith has gone 12-13 with a 3.48 ERA and five saves in 191 career games, all with the Mets.

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