2025 · WEEK 17 CLOSE
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Okonkwo caught four of six targets for 60 yards during Sunday's 27-27 tie against the Giants.
Okonkwo had his most productive day of the year, finishing tied for the team lead in receptions with wide receiver Terry McLaurin while his six targets led the way for Washington. The tight end has now caught eight of 13 targets for 81 yards over three contests this season, and he'll look to continue building his chemistry with starting quarterback Jayden Daniels moving forward.
Okonkwo (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Okonkwo logged a full practice Friday, which was enough for the fifth-year tight end to avoid an injury tag for Sunday's NFC East showdown. Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 5, while Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is listed as questionable, so Okonkwo's scoring floor will be further heightened if McLaurin is unable to suit up, especially with QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) back under center.
Okonkwo (hamstring) will travel with the Commanders to London ahead of the team's Week 4 game against the Colts this Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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A hamstring injury has prevented Okonkwo from playing in each of the Commanders' last two games, leading to the team leaning more heavily on Ben Sinnott, John Bates and Colson Yankoff at tight end. Okonkwo's practice participation over the coming days will be worth monitoring, as a full session would greatly increase his chances of being cleared to play against Indianapolis. He signed a three-year contract with the Commanders in March following four years with the Titans, and he finished the 2025 regular season with career highs in receptions (56), yards (560) and targets (79) across 17 games.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that Okonkwo (hamstring) will make the trip to London and will practice in some capacity leading up to Sunday's game against the Colts, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
Okonkwo has been sidelined for the Commanders' last two games due to the hamstring injury, which he sustained during the season-opening loss to the Eagles. He wasn't able to practice at any point in the last two weeks, but the tight end looks poised to take a step forward in that regard in Week 4. Okonkwo will presumably need to upgrade to full participation by Friday in order for the Commanders to clear him to play against the Colts.
Okonkwo (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.
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Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Friday that Okonkwo (hamstring) is a long shot to play Sunday against the Seahawks, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
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Okonkwo (hamstring) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Tashan Reed of the Washington Post reports.
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Commanders head coach Dan Quinn implied that Okonkwo (hamstring) will be a non-participant for Wednesday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
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Okonkwo (hamstring) won't play Sunday at Dallas, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
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Okonkwo (hamstring) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
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Okonkwo (hamstring) is officially listed as a non-participant at Thursday's practice.
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Okonkwo (hamstring) won't participate in practice Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
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Okonkwo is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 1 game against Philadelphia due to a hamstring injury.
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Okonkwo is listed as a starting tight end on the Commanders' unofficial depth chart.
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Okonkwo caught his sole target for 10 yards in Saturday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Lions.
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Okonkwo isn't slated to suit up for Friday's preseason contest against the Dolphins.
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Okonkwo could be the de facto No. 2 target for Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels this season behind top wideout Terry McLaurin, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Washington did select Antonio Williams in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft and are hoping to see development from 2024 third-rounder Luke McCaffrey, but the wide receiver depth chart remains thin behind McLaurin. Meanwhile, Okonkwo has shown strong chemistry with Daniels already in training camp, particularly in the red zone. The tight end is also being used on a wider variety of routes than he saw during his four seasons with the Titans. "Having an expanded playbook, it's allowing me to use my speed down the field a lot more," Okonkwo said Monday. While his prospects of seeing a career-high target volume remain good, the Commanders could still bring in a veteran free agent receiver like Stefon Diggs before the regular season begins.
Ahead of training camp, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site relays that Okonkwo (who signed a three-year deal with the team in March) and QB Jayden Daniels have already developed a strong connection through their work during OTAs and minicamp.
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Okonkwo has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with Washington, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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