Story byNew England Patriots linebacker K'Lavon ChaissonAndrew GouldSun, March 1, 2026 at 5:38 PM UTC·1 min readPatriots Writer Projects Market Value For Free Agent K'Lavon Chaisson originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. K'Lavon Chaisson should fare better in his return to free agency. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe New England Patriots signed Chaisson to a one-year, $3 million deal as part of last offseason's massive defensive overhaul. The linebacker gave the AFC champions their money's worth and then some, tallying a career-high 7.5 sacks before adding three more in the playoffs. That production should bolster Chaisson's earnings in 2026.