Commanders' Tim Settle described in three words
Tim Settle is back. What three words best describe his style of play?
Washington Commanders fans were probably surprised to hear Tim Settle's name on the first day of free agency. Washington agreed to a three-year deal with Settle worth $24 million. Settle, a native of nearby Manassas, Virginia, played collegiately at Virginia Tech and was a fifth-round pick of the Redskins in 2018 — the same year Washington drafted fellow defensive tackle Daron Payne.
After four years in Washington, Settle signed a two-year deal with the Buffalo Bills. He appeared in 32 games, making four starts for the Bills in two seasons. Settle signed with the Houston Texans in 2024, starting 23 of the 29 games in which he played.
Settle was an integral part of Houston's defense over the last two seasons, including recording 10 tackles for loss and five sacks in 2024. Settle's best football has come in the last two seasons and returns to Washington at only 28 years old. Settle's contract indicates the Commanders have a significant role in mind for him in 2026.
As for Settle, he's happy to return to home. In a recent edition of " Next Man Up " with Bryan Colbert Jr. , Settle said he was just happy to be drafted by his favorite team in 2018.