In terms of production, Oweh has enjoyed his best seasons in the last two years. The Ravens’ 2021 first-round pick was fined 10 in Baltimore in 2024 but struggled to make the same impact for a weak defense in 2025, benefiting from a more favorable envelope shift in Los Angeles, a perfectly timed move that landed him in a favorable market that hit.
Washington stepped forward as the interested party, using its ample cap space to bring Oweh to the negotiating table and strike a massive deal with a quarterback who needs the right fit to pay off the investment.
In Washington, Oweh finds himself in a situation with a team that was missing a linebacker and presented a welcoming environment thanks to the presence of defensive tackle Daron Payne and fellow cornerback Dorance Armstrong. Despite their struggles, the Chiefs proved they could help individuals succeed statistically in their defense, as evidenced by Von Miller’s 9.0 sacks in 2025.
After an incredibly disappointing showing in 2025 in which Washington finished last in total defense, coach Dan Quinn enters 2026 under pressure to produce, especially on the defensive side of the ball. A lot of swing was likely needed in free agency, and the Chiefs weren’t shy about taking Oweh one-on-one with the hope that he can be the contributor he’s been the past two seasons — and maybe more.