Commanders tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo will miss the upcoming divisional clash at the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2 because of the hamstring injury he sustained in the Week 1 season opener against the Eagles, where he recorded 2 receptions for 16 yards on 3 targets, prior to getting injured in the third quarter.
Okonkwo was expected to be Jayden Daniels’ second passing option behind WR Terry McClaurin, but the addition of veteran WR Stefon Diggs, and the sudden rise of stud rookie WR Antonio Williams, with his 29.2 (85th percentile) Burst Score and 10.86 (90th percentile) Agility Score has even further suppressed those expectations.
Okonkwo missing September disrupts any rapport he may have been developing with Daniels. His absence will leave the Commanders very thin at tight end. Blocking TE John Bates is next up on the depth chart along with third-year move tight end Ben Sinnott, who will step into Okonkwo’s featured role after running 10 routes in Week 1. ~Jason Diaz
Washington Commanders tight end John Bates only caught two ...
Washington Commanders tight end John Bates (hamstring) will...
Washington Commanders tight end John Bates has served as the...
