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Five hype-worthy picks for 2026 fantasy football: Jonathon Brooks could seize Carolina’s starting job after injuries; Kyler Murray may deliver late-round QB value with the Vikings; Makai Lemon presents value in Philadelphia as target shares shift; Alec Pierce could emerge as IND’s No.1 WR following Pittman’s departure; Chig Okonkwo could become a viable TE1 after moving to Washington.
At the Commanders’ training-camp presser, head coach Dan Quinn and GM Adam Peters highlighted five takeaways: the wide receiver room is solid but a veteran addition could be considered; the cornerback corps is deep and enhanced by Rasul Douglas; quarterback Jayden Daniels has shown hunger to rebound and mesh with the new offense; tight end Chig Okonkwo is a versatile weapon that can stretch the offense in multiple sets; and Nick Allegretti appears set to handle center duties with leadership and strong football IQ.
Five underrated NFL free-agent signings could quietly shift the balance this season: RB Keaton Mitchell to the Chargers (two-year, $9.25 million), LB K'Lavon Chaisson to the Commanders (one year, $12 million), CB Nahshon Wright to the Jets (base $3.5 million), TE Chig Okonkwo to the Commanders (three-year, up to $30 million), and S Jalen Thompson to the Cowboys (three-year, $33 million). These moves add speed, pass rush, secondary depth, and yards-after-catch ability, potentially paying dividends as players reach prime years.
Washington signed tight end Chig Okonkwo to a three-year deal, adding a versatile, athletic target who could create mismatches in David Blough’s offense and help maximize quarterback Jayden Daniels during his rookie contract window.
The Washington Commanders agreed to terms with tight end Chig Okonkwo on a three-year deal and safety Nick Cross on a two-year deal worth up to $14 million, adding a capable pass catcher from Tennessee and a versatile defender from Indianapolis; Okonkwo had 194 receptions for 2,017 yards and eight TDs in four seasons with the Titans, while Cross posted 322 tackles, 3.5 sacks, five interceptions, and 12 pass breakups in four seasons with the Colts.
The Titans lost to the Saints 34-26, with standout performances from rookie QB Cam Ward, who set a franchise record, and tight end Chig Okonkwo, who scored a key touchdown. The defense showed early promise but struggled in the second half, and the team continued its frustrating streak of not winning back-to-back games since November 2022.
Interim Tennessee Titans head coach Mike McCoy is making strategic offensive adjustments in his debut, emphasizing the importance of players like Chig Okonkwo and Tyjae Spears, especially with key receivers out, to support quarterback Cam Ward and improve the team's offensive output.