Tim Settle Key to Stopping Eagles Run Game in Week 1

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Tim Settle returns to the team on a three-year, $24 million contract to anchor the interior defense against Saquon Barkley and the Eagles. The 6-foot, 315-pounder recorded nearly 50 tackles and 6.0 sacks over the last two years with Houston, posting a 13.8% run stop rate in 2024 (fifth-best in NFL). Expected to play nose tackle in Daronte Jones' front, Settle's disciplined gap control will be vital for Washington's run defense.