Commanders sign Tre' McKitty after stint in UFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Washington Commanders have signed tight end Tre' McKitty, who previously played for the Georgia Bulldogs. McKitty, a third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, returns to the NFL after winning a championship with the Louisville Kings in the UFL. Previously, he played with the Los Angeles Chargers and recorded 16 receptions for 117 yards in his NFL career. McKitty's last NFL game was in 2023, following brief stints on practice squads with several teams. He aims to prove himself with the Commanders ahead of their preseason matchup against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, August 22.
- •Tre' McKitty signed by the Washington Commanders.
- •Former Georgia tight end was a third-round pick in 2021.
- •Played for Louisville Kings in the UFL, winning a championship.
- •Last appeared in an NFL game in 2023.
- •Commanders face the Detroit Lions on August 22.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders sign former Georgia third-round draft pick
"Former Georgia Bulldogs tight end, third-round draft pick returning to the NFL after a brief stint in the UFL.
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