Chig Okonkwo misses practice with hamstring injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Washington Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo did not participate in practice on September 23 due to a hamstring injury. Okonkwo missed the team's Week 2 game because of this issue, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming game this Sunday. The injury has hindered his early development with the Commanders, where he was expected to gradually take on a larger role.
- •Chig Okonkwo did not practice on September 23.
- •He missed the Week 2 game due to a hamstring injury.
- •Concerns about his return for the upcoming game grow.
- •The injury affects Okonkwo's early career in Washington.
- •He could develop into a low-end TE2 if healthy.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Chig Okonkwo unable to practice
"Washington Commanders TE Chig Okonkwo missed practice Wednesday with a hamstring injury
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