The Washington Commanders have run a higher-tempo practice at OTAs, setting an aggressive tone. Tight end Chig Okonkwo has stood out early with strong ball-carrying aggression and explosiveness after the catch, even without pads. Observers expect him to become a significant after-catch weapon for Washington during the season. The team’s investment in Okonkwo includes a three-year, $27 million contract with a $7 million signing bonus and $16.7 million guaranteed. The move also returns him to familiar surroundings after his Maryland college career. Washington views him as a potential contributor that can help quarterback Jayden Daniels take a step forward.
"Just watching him run after the catch. There's no pads on, it's two-hand touching, but just the violence he runs with, I expect him to be a huge weapon after the catch for Washington during the year. So for those folks complaining there are no weapons, he's one of the guys that can, for sure, make a contribution."
"The Commanders ran a more high-tempo practice than usual, setting the tone for what's to come. There is no margin for error now, and in tight end Chig Okonkwo, they may have struck gold."
"They handed out a three-year, $27 million deal with a $7 million signing bonus and $16.7 million in guaranteed money to seal the deal. It's also a return to familiar surroundings for the former Maryland college star, and he's eager to make the most of it."
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