Commanders make big tight end addition with Chig Okonkwo signing

Mar 11, 2026 - 19:30
Commanders make big tight end addition with Chig Okonkwo signing

With Zach Ertz becoming a free agent, it appears the Washington Commanders are going in a new direction with the tight end position. On Wednesday, the front office made a big addition by signing former Tennessee Titans star Chig Okonkwo.

Reports indicate that Okonkwo is signing a three-year contract with the Commanders, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. The finances of the deal are not yet known. But it appears the 26-year-old tight end is set up to be the club’s new starter.

Gettin’ Chiggy with it: The Commanders have agreed to terms on a three-year deal with TE Chig Okonkwo, per The Insiders. The deal for the former Titans [TE] was confirmed by his agents Jason Chayut and Jared Fox.”

This story is currently developing, and more information will be published soon.

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