"The Commanders have signed Chigoziem Okonkwo, a 2022 fourth-round pick who spent his first four seasons with the Tennessee Titans. The University of Maryland product joins his college teammate, safety Nick Cross, in Washington. Washington signed Okonkwo to a three-year deal reportedly worth $30 million."
"Okonkwo is a physical force who excels at picking up yards after the catch. If quarterback Jayden Daniels' connection with Ertz was any indication, he'll get the ball a lot. The $10 million per year Washington is giving Okonkwo seems like a bit more than necessary - it's the same deal the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave Cade Otton, who is slightly more accomplished."
"It's worth noting that he was held back by poor quarterback play with the Tennessee Titans, so he could be better than his numbers show. The Commanders' tight end position was an intriguing one heading into the offseason, given Zach Ertz's likely departure. Neither John Bates nor Ben Sinnott is a high-volume pass-catcher, so any player Washington signed would have an immediate opportunity to step into a featured role."
The Washington Commanders signed tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo to a three-year contract worth $30 million after missing out on top free agency targets. Okonkwo, a 2022 fourth-round pick from the Tennessee Titans and University of Maryland, reunites with college teammate safety Nick Cross. The $10 million annual value matches Cade Otton's deal despite Okonkwo never exceeding 600 receiving yards in a season. However, optimism exists given his physical abilities, yards-after-catch skills, and potential improvement under quarterback Jayden Daniels. The signing addresses Washington's tight end vacancy following Zach Ertz's departure, with Okonkwo positioned to fill a featured role in the offense.
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