NFL veteran safety Jeremy Chinn signed a new contract with the Washington Commanders. Chinn was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 2020 and has spent the first four years of his career with the organization.
BREAKING: Free agent safety Jeremy Chinn plans to sign a 1-year deal up to $5.1M with the #Commanders, sources tell @BleacherReport.
In four seasons with the #Panthers, Chinn amassed 4 sacks, 12 TFLs and 2 defensive TDs. pic.twitter.com/hP1CVKfCVb
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 12, 2024
Jeremy Chinn, Washington Commanders, Agree to Contract
Jeremy Chinn had a vastly different 2023 season compared to his first three seasons in the league. He missed five games due to a quad injury, avoiding surgery and a longer absence. Most notably, his usage transformed. Namely, he was used much more sparingly under defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero.
During Chinn’s first three seasons, he was practically on the field 100% of the time. However, in 2023, he had no games where he played over 80% of the defensive snaps. Similarly, he only played 70% of defensive snaps twice.
After being drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Chinn hit the ground running. During his rookie campaign, he recorded 117 tackles and forced three turnovers. His performance led to a runner-up finish in the 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year battle, finishing behind only Chase Young.
Chinn followed his rookie season with a similarly impressive sophomore year. In 2021, he recorded 107 total sacks and two turnovers. He also contributed via five passes defended and six tackles for loss. Unfortunately, that would be the last time he played the full season.
During the 2022 season, Chinn did not play in six games due to a hamstring strain. Despite missing time, he continued to contribute to the defense at a similar rate, averaging seven tackles per game. While a slight decline from his first two seasons, he remained an every-down staple when healthy.
This past year was seemingly an anomaly for Chinn. He played the fewest snaps of his NFL career, regardless of injury status. While the safety room in Carolina was crowded, they dealt with many injuries, which should have provided Chinn plenty of opportunities. Regardless, with Jeremy Chinn’s new contract, his playing time will be something to watch closely.
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