Broncos Eye Tight End Upgrade, Okonkwo in Sights

0:00On February 26th, the Denver Broncos are prioritizing a tight-end upgrade this off-season. Head coach Sean Payton and General Manager George Patton called it a clear need during the 2026 NFL Combine. Right now, they only have Evan Ingram and Caleb Loner on the roster, leaving the position group wide open for improvement. One potential target is Tennessee Titans' tight-end Chig O'Conquil. The 26-year-old stands six feet three inches tall and weighs 238 pounds. In his four NFL seasons, he has 294 catches for about 2,000 yards and eight touchdowns, playing reliably in 68. Straight games. Fans and analysts see O'Conquil as a strong receiver who shines in the open field, with good run after catchability. Many tight-end supporters believe he was underused on short routes and screens, and he could thrive with more deep targets in a pass-heavy offense like Denver's. That said, recent breakdowns highlights and mismatches.

1:00O'Conquil struggles as a run blocker, ranking low in that area per player grades. He often lines up flexed out, much like Ingram, so the Broncos might prefer a traditional inline blocker instead. His market value sits around $8 million per year, which is affordable, but probably not enough to sway them. Overall, while O'Conquil could boost the passing game, Denver seems headed toward a different profile to round out the room and build from a thin starting point.