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At the Commanders’ OTAs in Ashburn, Jayden Daniels returns healthy for a non-contact practice, Dan Blough and Daronte Jones begin installing new schemes, rookie Sonny Styles eyes immediate impact, and the receiving corps behind Terry McLaurin is under scrutiny with Burks and others vying for snaps, while Nick Cross anchors the secondary as new pieces blend in.
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 Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly pursuing veteran safety help in free agency, with Chiefs’ Bryan Cook and Colts’ Nick Cross among top targets as they reshape their secondary. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler notes the Jets and Bengals are in the mix for top safeties, and Cincinnati is also weighing internal options like Jordan Battle while considering market prices highlighted by Cook’s Cincinnati roots and strong PFF metrics.