With the New England Patriots having all but locked up a playoff spot , linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson is nearing a return to the postseason for the first time since the 2022 campaign when he was with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Chaisson is also approaching another big offseason, as he’ll be a free agent after inking a one-year deal with the Patriots in March.

ESPN.com senior NFL writer Bill Barnwell included the 26-year-old on his list of players and coaches with the “ most at stake ” ahead of the playoffs in an article published Thursday.

“Chaisson’s one-year, $3 million deal has been a bargain for the Patriots, and a raise should be coming this offseason. Will that be in New England? And will it involve a multiyear guarantee?” Barnwell said. “Chaisson is still only 26 and didn’t pla

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