Ben Sinnott - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cleared for Week 4 Sinnott (ribs) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Sinnott has no fantasy value, especially with Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) cleared to return against Indianapolis after missing the previous two contests. Sinnott has one catch for six yards on two targets across three appearances this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited at Thursday's practice Sinnott (ribs) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Both Sinnott and Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) remained limited Thursday after being estimated as limited participants during Wednesday's walkthrough. Sinnott failed to capitalize on Okonkwo's absence over the previous two games, recording just one catch for six yards on two targets over that span. If Sinnott suits up Sunday against the Colts, most of his contributions will come as a blocker.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited with rib injury Sinnott (ribs) was estimated as limited in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Sinnott played 34 offensive snaps in the upset win over the Seahawks in Week 3, and now his status is in some question heading into the Commanders' matchup with the Colts in London on Sunday. While Sinnott earned a limited designation Washington, the Commanders merely held a walkthrough. Sinnott's status will particularly bear monitoring the rest of the week, as Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) remains questionable after missing the last two games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Catches sole target in loss Sinnott caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Sinnott played 48 of the Commanders' 71 offensive snaps as well as nine special-teams snaps in Sunday's contest. The tight end started due to Chig Okonkwo's (hamstring) absence and was the primary blocker for many of the team's plays.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders will reveal their true Ben Sinnott stance without Chig Okonkwo His usage will be telling.

SEPTEMBER 20 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Bigger role on tap Sinnott should operate in an elevated role in the Commanders' offense against the Cowboys on Sunday after Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) was ruled out.

Impact Sinnott did not see a target from Jayden Daniels during the Commanders' Week 1 loss to the Eagles, with the former playing 18 snaps on offense. John Bates is expected to be the Commanders' TE1 in Okonkwo's absence, but Sinnott -- who drew praise from the coaching staff for his development during training camp -- should also operate in an elevated role against Dallas.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't record a stat Sinnott played on 18 offensive snaps and 16 special-teams snaps but did not record a stat in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Eagles.

Impact The tight end was third in his positional rotation behind Chig Okonkwo (38 snaps) and John Bates (32). Sinnott caught 16 passes across his first two regular seasons in the NFL, but he has functioned mainly as a blocker in his professional career.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in Wednesday's practice Sinnott (oblique) practiced in full Wednesday.

Impact Sinnott has been battling an oblique injury since the preseason. However, his full participation in Wednesday's practice suggests he is cleared to suit up for the Week 1 meeting with the Eagles. The 24-year-old appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Commanders in 2025, totaling 11 catches for 114 yards and one touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Sinnott's latest comments show there's no love lost with Kliff Kingsbury The Washington Commanders have a brand-new offensive scheme in 2026 under first-time coordinator David Blough, and it will be intriguing to...

SEPTEMBER 4 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

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AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Sidelined for preseason finale Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that Sinnott is dealing with an oblique injury and is unlikely to play in Friday's preseason finale versus the Ravens, Nicki Jhabvala of The At...

Impact Sinnott won't practice this week after sustaining the oblique injury in this past Saturday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Lions. Quinn didn't indicate that Sinnott's availability for the Commanders' Sept. 13 season opener versus the Eagles is in any peril, but the third-year tight end will need to return to full practice at some point over the next two-plus weeks to put himself on a path to play.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

John Bates' Injury Opens the Door for Ben Sinnott at Commanders Camp Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn announced Saturday that tight end John Bates strained his hamstring in Thursday's practice and wi...

AUGUST 1 • SI.COM

Running more routes in camp Sinnott has run a wider variety of routes in training camp compared to previous years, though that is also the case for Washington's other tight ends, John Keim of ESPN.com reports...

Impact New offensive coordinator David Blough is emphasizing versatility in his tight end room, which includes Sinnott, Chig Okonkwo and John Bates, among others. Okonkwo is expected to get most of the pass-catching opportunities at the position. Sinnott hasn't shown much in that department, as the 2024 second-round pick has just 16 catches through 33 regular-season games.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Sinnott finally sees a path to revive his Commanders fortunes Something has changed in Ben Sinnott.

JULY 31 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Commanders legend draws a hard line on Ben Sinnott's uncertain future It's put up or shut up time.

JULY 24 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Commanders Tight End Battle Has More Riding on Ben Sinnott Than It Seems From the outside looking in, the Washington Commanders' tight end room looks easy to explain. Chig Okonkwo was not signed to be hidden in th...

JULY 3 • SI.COM

Ben Sinnott gets the Commanders reset that comes with no hiding place Can this be his year?

JUNE 29 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Jayden Daniels Unlocks the 'Why' of the Offense as Ben Sinnott Expectations Soar - Commanders Daily The Washington Commanders kicked off Day 2 of mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, continuing to learn and develop the new sections of the offen...

JUNE 18 • SI.COM

Clock is ticking fast on stalling Commanders draft pick as fan belief fades It feels safe to say the Washington Commanders have yet to see a positive return on their handsome investment in tight end Ben Sinnott. And...

APRIL 4 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Difficult path to targets again Sinnott has a chance to earn a larger role in 2026, but free-agent signing Chig Okonkwo figures to replace Zach Ertz (knee) as Washington's top pass-catching tight end, according t...

Impact With Kliff Kingsbury calling plays the past two seasons, Sinnott drew just 18 targets in 33 regular-season games (652 snaps). New offensive coordinator David Blough may have a somewhat larger role in mind, but the recent Okonkwo signing (three years, $30 million) hints at Sinnott and John Bates mostly blocking again. Bates is a better blocker, and he signed an extension last March, putting Sinnott at risk of a third straight season as merely the No. 3 TE in Washington. Sinnott may even enter training camp on the roster bubble, albeit with age (24 in June), draft capital (53rd overall in 2024) and athleticism (4.68 40) working in his favor.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Sinnott enters defining stretch after David Blough's blunt assessment David Blough said Ben Sinnott has a long way to go, and he's right.

FEBRUARY 13 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Held to three yards in Week 18 Sinnott caught both of his targets for three yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over Philadelphia.

Impact The 2024 second-round pick finishes his second NFL season with a 11-114-1 receiving line on 13 targets. Sinnott played more than 50 percent of offensive snaps in each of the final four games, catching seven of nine targets for 73 yards during that stretch. The Commanders likely are in need of a new starting tight end with Zach Ertz recovering from an ACL tear and scheduled for free agency, but Sinnott hasn't shown much of anything to suggest he can be that player. There's still late-breakout argument, depending on Washington's offseason moves in the coming months.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three grabs vs. Cowboys Sinnott secured three of four targets for 29 yards during Thursday's 30-23 loss to Dallas.

Impact Sinnott logged his first game of the season with more than a single grab during Washington's loss on Christmas Day, though he recorded a higher yardage total Week 15 versus the Giants due to a 36-yard downfield catch. The second-year pro played 61 percent of offensive snaps versus the Cowboys. Sinnott will close out the year as Washington's starting tight end during the team's regular-season finale on the road against Philadelphia in Week 18.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 23, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Muted output again Sinnott caught one pass on two targets for five yards during the Commanders' 29-18 loss to the Eagles on Saturday.

Impact Sinnott's lone catch came midway through the fourth quarter, when he hauled in a five-yard pass from Josh Johnson, the latter of whom replaced Marcus Mariota (hand) in the third frame. Sinnott has caught one pass in each of his last three games, and while his snap count on offense has increased after Zach Ertz tore his ACL in Week 14 against the Vikings, the former's offensive production has not. Next up for Sinnott and the Commanders is an NFC East home tilt against the Cowboys on Christmas Day.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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