Overview
- Washington finalized a three-year contract with former Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo worth up to $30 million, roughly $10 million per year.
- Okonkwo is slated to be Jayden Daniels’ primary receiving tight end, filling the role vacated after Zach Ertz’s ACL tear and departure to free agency.
- After signing, Okonkwo said Blough showed him Detroit film and outlined a role that features him in space, signaling an under-center, pro-style look similar to schemes he has studied.
- The 6-foot-3, 240-pound former Maryland standout ran a 4.52 40 and posted 2025 career highs with 79 targets, 56 receptions and 560 yards in Tennessee.
- Reaction has ranged from strong endorsements, including ex-Washington TE Logan Paulsen calling him a “stud,” to a C grade from CBS Sports noting Washington is betting on a production jump.