Commanders dragged into shocking trade idea that doesn't pass the smell test

"The Commanders have already made a sizeable investment at tight end with Chig Okonkwo, but the former Tennessee Titans fourth-round pick does not offer much as a blocker and the rest of Washington's tight ends offer zero as receivers."

"Having someone like Freiermuth would help make Washington's offense even less predictable while also freeing Okonkwo up to line up in different spots in order to maximize his elite athleticism as a playmaker."

"First, Okonkwo's blocking is much better than perceived, especially on running plays. The Commanders may not task him with much of that, given their need to maximize his dynamic promise as a pass-catcher."

The Washington Commanders lack high-end draft capital for the 2026 NFL Draft after trading for Laremy Tunsil. General manager Adam Peters signed Chig Okonkwo to a three-year, $30 million deal to address tight end needs. Despite this, an NFL writer suggested a trade for Pat Freiermuth, which lacks justification. Okonkwo's blocking is better than perceived, and the Commanders' investment in him makes acquiring Freiermuth unnecessary. The focus should be on maximizing Okonkwo's potential as a pass-catcher rather than pursuing additional tight end options.

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