Washington tight ends emerge as key unit ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Entering the 2026 season, Washington's tight ends room is gaining attention as one of the team's strongest positions. After Quentin Moore's departure, junior Decker DeGraaf aims to take on a larger role alongside sophomore Baron Naone, who received recognition for his contributions last season. The group also includes Sam Vyhlidal, Austin Simmons, and Charlie Crowell, bringing notable depth to the position. Veterans Crowell and Kade Eldridge, both of whom faced injuries in 2025, are expected to contribute as well. Coach Jordan Paopao has a promising lineup that may be crucial in facing Big Ten defenses.
- •Decker DeGraaf expected to lead tight ends
- •Baron Naone named offensive scout team player of the year
- •Charlie Crowell and Kade Eldridge returning from injuries
- •Coach Jordan Paopao has four tight ends from Oregon
- •Washington aims to match physicality of Big Ten defenses
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Football's Tight Ends Room at Full Strength Entering 2026
"While Washington's receivers and backs receive major attention, the tight ends room has silently emerged as a cornerstone of Jedd Fisch's offense.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Aug 18, 2026, 10:06 PMReport: Quentin Johnston "totally fine" after leaving Tuesday's practice
NFL•Aug 18, 2026, 10:05 PMJesse Minter shares his memory of early interactions with O.J. Brigance
NFL•Aug 18, 2026, 10:00 PMESPN isn't too kind to 49ers in future power rankings
NFL•Aug 18, 2026, 10:00 PMRavens reunite with David Sharpe to shore up offensive tackle depth
NFL•Aug 18, 2026, 10:00 PMThe Falcoholic Reacts Survey: Who is the next starting inside linebacker?
NFL•Aug 18, 2026, 9:56 PMDallas Cowboys roster: Michael Trigg misses Saints scrimmage with injury