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Commanders expected to sign Panthers linebacker Frankie Luvu

The Washington Commanders continue to make upgrades to their roster on the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period.

The Commanders agreed to terms with two former Cowboys, defensive end Dorance Armstrong and center Tyler Biadasz, early on Monday. Now, new head coach Dan Quinn has found his linebacker.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Commanders have agreed to terms with Panthers linebacker Frankie Luvu on a three-year deal worth up to $36 million.

Luvu, 27, was undrafted out of Washington State in 2018. He spent the first three seasons of his NFL career with the Jets. He signed with the Panthers in 2021, where his career took off.

Initially signed as a backup linebacker and key special-teamer, Luvu played 16 games in 2021, making four starts and finishing with 43 tackles.

He became a full-time starter in 2022 and recorded 111 tackles, including 19 for loss, seven sacks, one forced fumble, and one interception.

In 2023, Luvu started all 17 games and recorded 125 tackles, including 10 for loss, 5.5 sacks, five passes defended and two forced fumbles.

 

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