Chig Okonkwo anticipates breakout season with Commanders in Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Chig Okonkwo, the former Maryland tight end, aims to elevate his NFL career with the Washington Commanders after spending four years in the area. Transitioning from the Tennessee Titans, Okonkwo is excited to take on a significant role in an offense tailored to maximize his skills as a pass-catcher. During recent OTAs, he showcased his ability to make plays in open space, drawing positive remarks from the coaching staff about his explosiveness. Okonkwo believes this is the ideal environment for him to develop further in his second home of Washington D.C.
- •Okonkwo had 52 catches for 447 yards in his senior season at Maryland.
- •He intends to focus on becoming a more dynamic player with the Commanders.
- •Okonkwo has impressed during OTAs, showing skills that excite the coaching staff.
- •The Commanders plan to utilize Okonkwo in an all-around tight end role.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former Maryland TE Chig Okonkwo expects to hit next level in his NFL career in Washington DC
"Former Maryland Terp Okonkwo expects to get the ball in space and make plays in his ‘second home’ in Washington DC
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