Not playing Friday
Okonkwo isn't slated to suit up for Friday's preseason contest against the Dolphins.
After spending the first four campaigns of his career with the Titans, Okonkwo signed a three-year, $27 million contract to join the Commanders this offseason. He's averaged a 48.5-504.3-2 line on 68 targets per 17 regular-season games to date, but more consistent QB play while working with Jayden Daniels in Washington makes Okonkwo a candidate to increase those numbers in 2026.
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Clear of injury report
White (hamstring) wasn't listed on the Commanders' initial Week 1 injury report Wednesday.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Limited practice Wednesday
Croskey-Merritt practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday due to a groin injury.
Chig Okonkwo
Listed as first-teamer in depth chart
Okonkwo is listed as a starting tight end on the Commanders' unofficial depth chart.
Jayden Daniels
One possession in preseason
Daniels played just one possession during the Commanders' three-game preseason slate, failing to complete his only pass.
Terry McLaurin
Team's WR room comes into focus
McLaurin is set to lead a group of seven wide receivers that made Washington's initial 53-man roster.
Stefon Diggs
Set for starting role in Washington
Diggs is among the seven wide receivers on Washington's initial 53-man roster.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Back at practice Tuesday
Croskey-Merritt (lower body) is dressed for Tuesday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
Laremy Tunsil
Placed on injured reserve
The Commanders placed Tunsil (triceps) on injured reserve Monday.
Marcus Mariota
Back at practice
Mariota (knee) returned to practice Monday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Set to practice next week
Croskey-Merritt (lower body) is expected to return to practice next week, John Keim of ESPN reports.