Commanders Sign TE Okonkwo to 2-Year, $18M Deal

0:00It's March 30th. This is NFL News Today football coverage powered by AI. The Washington Commanders just locked in Titan Chigel-Conquo with a 3-year, $27 million contract. That breaks down to $9 million per year on average, tying him for the 15th highest Titan deal in the league. 16.7 million is fully guaranteed, including a $7 million signing bonus and the 2026 and 2027. Salaries are guaranteed too. No void years here, which stands out as the team builds a more stable roster. It's basically a 2-year, $18 million deal with a team option for year 3 at another $9 million in cash and cap hit. If they cut him after 2027, dead cap is just $2.33 million. Fans and analysts see this as solid value for Oconquo's production. He's posted back-to-back seasons with over 450 receiving yards and multiple touchdowns. The Commanders get a reliable pass catcher without overcommitting long-term.

1:01Cash flow stays steady at $9 million per season for Oconquo if he sticks around, $10 million in 2026, $8 million in 20, $27 and $9 million in 2028, cut costs on line similarly, keeping things predictable. This fits the front office's shift under Adam Peters' less heavy use of void years in 2026 free agent deals, like with Oconquo, Cross, and others, signaling smarter cap management as they push forward.