Washington Commanders · Tight end · #85
Chig Okonkwo
Chig Okonkwo is a 27-year-old tight end wearing #85 for the Washington Commanders. Draft: 2022: Rd 4, Pk 143 (TEN). Contract: Signed through 2028.
PositionTight end
Number#85
Age27
Height6' 3"
Weight238 lbs
CollegeMaryland
ContractThru 2028
2026 cap$5.3M
StatusActive roster
Contract
| Year | Base | Signing bonus | Roster bonus | Guaranteed | Cap number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.4M | $2.3M | $510K | $2.4M | $5.3M |
| 2027 | $7.3M | $2.3M | $510K | $7.3M | $10.3M |
| 2028 | $7.3M | $2.3M | $1.5M | $0 | $11.3M |
If Washington moved on now
| Move | Dead money | Cap savings |
|---|---|---|
| Cut before June 1 | $16.7M | -$11.4M |
| Cut after June 1 | $12M | -$6.7M |
| Trade before June 1 | $7M | -$1.7M |
| Trade after June 1 | $2.3M | $3M |
Stats
2026 game log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | CAR | YDS | AVG | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 | @ PHI | L 24-22 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Season | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM | LST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17 | 32 | 46 | 450 | 14.1 | 3 | 48 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 54 | 77 | 528 | 9.8 | 1 | 39 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 52 | 70 | 479 | 9.2 | 2 | 70 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 17 | 56 | 79 | 560 | 10.0 | 2 | 43 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing
| Season | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM | LST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Passing
| Season | GP | CMP | ATT | CMP% | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | LNG | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Season | GP | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Advanced
Expected points added per play, 2026
EPA per play from nflverse play-by-play. Above zero means the play added points on average.
Snap counts
Injury reports
| Week | Injury | Practice | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | Hamstring | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Week 3 | Hamstring | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Week 4 | Hamstring | Limited Participation in Practice | - |
Draft and combine
Draft2022: Rd 4, Pk 143 (TEN)
CollegeMaryland
Entered NFL2022
Experience4 seasons
Combine (2022)
Height6-3
Weight238
40-yard dash4.52
Vertical35.5
Fantasy
137Sleeper overall rank
TEFantasy positions
HealthyFantasy status
In the news
Chigoziem FAQ
What number does Chig Okonkwo wear?
Chig Okonkwo wears number 85 for the Washington Commanders.
How old is Chig Okonkwo?
Chig Okonkwo is 27 years old, born September 8, 1999.
When does Chig Okonkwo's contract end?
Chig Okonkwo is under contract with Washington through the 2028 season and is set to be a UFA after it. His 2026 cap number is $5,333,333.
When was Chig Okonkwo drafted?
Chig Okonkwo: 2022: Rd 4, Pk 143 (TEN).
Where did Chig Okonkwo play college football?
Chig Okonkwo played college football at Maryland.
