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Chig Okonkwo: Commanders expected to involve TE’s more in passing game
John Keim of ESPN believes the Commanders are expected to involve tight ends more in the passing game this season.
Fantasy Impact
Chig Okonkwo is expected to lead the Commanders tight end room this season. He will be a tight end sleeper to monitor in the double-digit rounds of drafts this year.
Ari Koslow
Here is Pat Fitzmaurice’s player outlook for Chig in 2026:
The glass-half-full take on Chig Okonkwo‘s 2026 fantasy outlook is that a move from Tennessee to Washington could lead to a career-best fantasy performance. Okonkwo has dealt with some pretty shoddy quarterbacking over his four NFL seasons, and now he’ll be playing with QB Jayden Daniels in a Commanders offense that lacks proven pass-catching talent beyond WR Terry McLaurin. The glass-half-empty take is that if Okonkwo were going to pop as a potentially impactful fantasy TE, we would have seen more signs of an impending breakout by now. Even with the Titans thin on WR talent last season, Okonkwo could muster only a 14.9% target share, and his numbers weren’t substantially better than those of fourth-round rookie TE Gunnar Helm. Okonkwo has had 54, 52 and 56 receptions over the last three years, and he had a career-high 560 receiving yards in 2025, but he’s never scored more than three TDs in a season. Okonkwo is an intriguing sleeper at tight end, but it would be reckless to count on him as a fantasy starter.
Brian Thomas Jr., Trevor Lawrence take huge step in chemistry on-field
Trevor Lawrence told reporters he and Brian Thomas have “taken a huge step” in their on-field chemistry with one another.
Fantasy Impact
Lawrence acknowledged there were times last season when he and Thomas “weren’t on the same page.” There have been trade rumors around Thomas this offseason, but it appears he will remain with Jacksonville. He caught 48 passes in 14 games last season, totaling 707 yards with two touchdowns. He’ll be looking to bounce back this year.
Ari Koslow
Here is Andrew Erickson’s player outlook for Thomas in 2026:
Brian Thomas Jr.‘s sophomore season was a major disappointment after the lofty expectations created by his explosive rookie campaign. Injuries constantly interrupted his momentum, while Jacksonville’s offense increasingly funneled targets toward players like Jakobi Meyers, Parker Washington, and Brenton Strange. The talent that made BTJ a breakout star still exists, but his connection with Trevor Lawrence never consistently clicked in Liam Coen’s system. Until Jacksonville proves willing to feature him more prominently again, Thomas profiles as more of a volatile upside WR3/4 than the ascending alpha many expected entering 2025.
Ty Simpson remains without rookie deal
Ty Simpson remains without his rookie contract with the Rams.
Fantasy Impact
Simpson and Fernando Mendoza remain the lone first-round picks unsigned. They’ll likely look to reach a deal before training camp.
Ari Koslow
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