Commanders Chris Paul 'excited, honored to be back with my brothers'
Chris Paul played out his rookie contract, tested free agency, and now returns to the Commanders on a one-year deal.
"I'm just really excited and really honored to be back with my brothers. " That was Washington guard Chris Paul expressing how he feels to the media about his signing to be a Commander again in 2026. Paul drafted in 2022, the first draft class for the " Commanders ," played out his rookie contract, became a free agent, and was the subject of several reports that he would hit it big with another team signing him for a huge pay raise.
That type of contract actually never materialized for Paul, who chose last Friday to go ahead and return to the Commanders on a one-year deal. When asked about his offers from other teams, Paul didn't provide any specifics, instead choosing to talk only about his career, his process, and returning to the Commanders. Paul did express that there were offers from other teams, but he was always leaning toward returning and staying a Commander.
"I think most importantly as a player, I believe that I am just scratching the surface of what I can be. I personally would just always be looking for ways that I individually can improve. " Regarding other teams?
Paul did provide that there was actually nothing negative from other teams he received. "I am excited to keep getting more opportunities and keep putting my best foot forward. " Paul did express that there were offers from other teams, but he was always leaning toward returning and staying a Commander.