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NFL
Chig Okonkwo
Chig Okonkwo
Washington Commanders, Tight End
Age: 26y-6m-4d (Sep 08, 1999)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Maryland
Drafted: Round 4 (#143 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Jason Chayut, Jared Fox (SportStars)
2026 Cap Hit
$0
2026 Cash
$0
Career Earnings
$6,479,160
2026-2028 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Chig Okonkwo signed a 3 year, $30,000,000 contract with the Washington Commanders, including an average annual salary of $10,000,000. In 2026, Okonkwo will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $30,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
27 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
28 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2028 |
|
29 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2029 |
|
30 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
27 | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
28 | - | - | - | - |
| 2028 |
|
29 | - | - | - | - |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2022-2025 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,164,340
Average Salary:
$1,041,085
Signing Bonus:
$504,340
GTD at Sign:
$504,340
Total GTD:
$504,340
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$6,479,160
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,209,340 |
$1,209,340 |
|
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$870,000 |
$2,079,340 |
|
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$985,000 |
$3,064,340 |
|
| 2025 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$3,414,820 |
$6,479,160 |
|
| Total |
$6,479,160 |
$6,479,160 |
||||
| Total |
$6,479,160 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,966,000 | $504,340 | - | - | $8,820 | - | $6,479,160 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
23 |
$705,000
|
$504,340 |
$1,209,340 |
$1,209,340 |
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| 2023 |
|
24 |
$870,000
|
$870,000 |
$2,079,340 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$985,000
|
$985,000 |
$3,064,340 |
||||||
| 2025 |
|
26 |
$3,406,000
|
$8,820 |
$3,414,820 |
$6,479,160 |
|||||
| Total |
$5,966,000 |
$504,340 |
$8,820 |
$6,479,160 |
$6,479,160 |
||||||
| Total |
$5,966,000 |
$504,340 |
$8,820 |
$6,479,160 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,966,000 | $504,340 | - | - | $8,820 | - | $6,479,160 |
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 |
|
Impermissible Use of the Helmet against New Orleans (NO) | $19,623 | |
| Fines: 1 | $19,623 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Targets | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Yards/Rec | Rec Yards/Gm | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TEN | 17 | 12 | 666 | 63.13 | 79 | 56 | 560 | 10.0 | 32.9 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | TEN | 17 | 11 | 665 | 60.79 | 70 | 52 | 479 | 9.2 | 28.2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | TEN | 17 | 12 | 692 | 65.97 | 77 | 54 | 528 | 9.8 | 31.1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | TEN | 17 | 8 | 378 | 36.56 | 46 | 32 | 450 | 14.1 | 26.5 | 3 | 0 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 3 years, $23,895,012
- Avg. Salary: $7,965,004
- NFL Rank: 363
- TE Rank: 21
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2029
- Avg. Salary: $10,000,000
- NFL Rank: 301
- TE Rank: 15
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Chig Okonkwo to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Conklin | 1 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | 29 |
| Mike Gesicki | 3 | $25,500,000 | $8,500,000 | 29 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 4 | $48,400,000 | $12,100,000 | 25 |
| Juwan Johnson | 3 | $30,750,000 | $10,250,000 | 28 |
| Averages | 3 | $26,912,500 | $8,462,500 | 27.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Okonkwo's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $41,811,045 | $8,362,209 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Okonkwo statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Rec Tgt/Gm, Rec/Gm, Rec Yds/Gm, Rec TD/Gm, YAC/GM, Drops/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Snaps % | Rec Tgt/Gm | Rec/Gm | Rec Yds/Gm | Rec TD/Gm | YAC/GM | Drops/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tyler Conklin
2023-2024
|
97.06 | 72.81 | 4.82 | 3.39 | 32.42 | 0.12 | 15.52 | 0.03 | 62.20 |
|
Mike Gesicki
2023-2024
|
100.00 | 48.20 | 3.76 | 2.76 | 26.74 | 0.12 | 9.71 | 0.06 | 63.60 |
|
Pat Freiermuth
2022-2023
|
82.35 | 61.15 | 5.18 | 3.39 | 37.14 | 0.14 | 15.82 | 0.11 | 70.40 |
|
Juwan Johnson
2023-2024
|
88.24 | 55.98 | 4.17 | 2.90 | 30.53 | 0.23 | 12.33 | 0.17 | 62.75 |
| Average | 91.91 | 59.54 | 4.48 | 3.11 | 31.71 | 0.15 | 13.35 | 0.09 | 64.74 |
|
Chig Okonkwo
2024-2025
|
100.00 | 61.96 | 4.38 | 3.18 | 30.56 | 0.12 | 17.68 | 0.12 | 29.95 |
| Pct Change | 8.80 | 4.06 | -2.23 | 2.25 | -3.63 | -20.00 | 32.43 | -33.33 | -53.74 |
| Median Prime % Change | -2.23% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -7.27% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Chig Okonkwo
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 3 years, $23,895,012 | $7,965,004 |
