Commanders signal TE Chig Okonkwo

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Commanders introduced at this time that they’ve signed tight finish Chig Okonkwo. Full phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed.

Okonkwo (6-3, 238) is getting into his fifth season after being chosen by the Tennessee Titans within the fourth-round (143rd total) of the 2022 NFL Draft. Okonkwo has performed in 68 profession video games and has amassed 194 receptions, 2,017 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns in his profession. Following his rookie season in 2022, Okonkwo was chosen to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

In 2025, Okonkwo totaled profession highs in receptions (56), receiving yards (560), and video games began (12). He scored a landing in Weeks 15 and 16, which marked the primary time in his profession that he scored in consecutive video games. Okonkwo additionally recorded a number of receptions in 10 straight video games to finish the yr.

Okonkwo performed in all 17 video games in 2024, and had 52 receptions, 479 receiving yards and two touchdowns. In Week 12, he set a brand new career-long with a 70-yard landing reception in opposition to Houston.

Across his first two seasons (2022-23), Okonkwo tallied 86 receptions, 978 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. As a rookie, he led all NFL tight ends with 450 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.

A local of Powder Springs, Georgia, Okonkwo attended Hillgrove High School and performed collegiately for 4 seasons (2018-2021) on the University of Maryland. Okonkwo earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten after the 2021 season and was a member of the 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List.