CHIG OKONKWO NEWS

Displaying chemistry with Ward Okonkwo caught the most passes of any player during Tennessee's five open practices of OTAs and mandatory minicamp, and he already appears to have developed a rapport with rookie q...

Impact Okonkwo's three seasons in the league thus far have been similar, as he's now started slow, finished strong, played all 17 regular-season games and floated around the 500-yard range each year since joining the Titans in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Tennessee added TE Gunnar Helm in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but even with more competition for snaps there's reason for optimism that improved quarterback play from No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward will pave the way for Okonkwo's production finally taking a step forward. The 6-foot-3, 238-pound tight end lacks prototypical size but boasts rare speed and YAC ability for his position. Tennessee doesn't have an entrenched No. 2 option in the passing game behind top wideout Calvin Ridley, as Tyler Lockett, Treylon Burks (ACL) and Van Jefferson a pair of rookie fourth-rounders in Chimere Dikeand Elic Ayomanor close out the wide receiver room. If he continues building momentum during training camp, it's not inconceivable that Okonkwo could secure that role.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 19 • PFF.COM

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Limited snaps to close season Okonkwo was not targeted in Sunday's 23-14 loss to the Texans.

Impact Okonkwo popped up on the injury report Thursday with an abdominal injury and didn't practice at all Friday. While active, he played only three offensive snaps and did not appear on the stat sheet. Even with the sour close to the campaign, Okonkwo emerged late in the season by accruing 38 targets and 28 receptions for 217 yards from Weeks 13-17. With improved quarterback play, Okonkwo could be in line for better results in 2025.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up for finale Okonkwo is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Okonkwo popped up on the injury report in the middle of the week, and there was some concern about his status after he failed to practice Friday. However, he'll be set to suit up and has seen increased involvement in the Tennessee offense to close the season, commanding a combined 28 targets across his last three games. With Tyler Boyd (foot) sidelined, Okonkwo should have a better chance of maintaining his elevated role.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after Friday 'DNP' Okonkwo (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Sunday's season finale against the Texans after not practicing Friday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Okonkwo was added to the Titans' Week 18 injury report after logging a limited practice Thursday, and in the wake of being deemed a non-participant Friday, he'll head into the weekend with a 'questionable' designation. If Okonkwo is limited at all or ruled out for the team's 1:00 ET kickoff, Nick Vannett, Josh Whyle and David Martin-Robinson would be in line to handle added tight end reps in Week 18.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Titans injury report: Arden Key out, Chig Okonkwo limited The Tennessee Titans were back on the practice field and watched multiple starters led by Arden Key sidelined.

JANUARY 3 • USATODAY.COM

Limited in Thursday's practice Okonkwo was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to an abdominal injury.

Impact Tennessee didn't include Okonkwo on its initial Week 18 injury report, so his abdominal injury may have been something that cropped up late in Wednesday's practice or during Thursday's session. The Titans will wait and see what Okonkwo is able to do in their final practice of the week Friday before deciding whether he carries a designation into Sunday's season finale versus the Texans. Though his third NFL season has been a relatively quiet one, Okonkwo has picked up the pace over the last three games, producing a 22-182-0 line on 28 targets while also adding 17 yards on a rushing attempt.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Remains heavily involved Okonkwo recorded five receptions on seven targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Jaguars. He added one rush for 17 yards.

Impact Okonkwo maintained his elevated role in the Tennessee offense and led the team in targets for a third straight game. His longest catch went for 18 yards, but he was otherwise limited to short areas of the field to record his lowest yardage total in that same three-game span. Okonkwo's spike in involvement comes as a surprise given his usage throughout the rest of his career, but he figures to remain involved in a Week 18 matchup against the Texans.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 29, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Season-best numbers in loss Okonkwo secured nine of 11 targets for 81 yards in the Titans' 38-30 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

Impact The talented tight end had already recorded six catches in Week 15 against the Bengals after Mason Rudolph entered that game for an ineffective Will Levis, so Sunday's team-high reception, receiving yardage and target totals weren't completely surprising. However, Okonkwo's numbers were still a significant boon for fantasy managers that might have been rolling with him in their playoff matchups with the hopes of an encore performance, and the third-year pro is clearly a viable tight-end option as long as Rudolph is under center.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surprising spike in involvement Okonkwo recorded eight catches on 10 targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Okonkwo was only on the field for 60 percent of offensive snaps, but he was peppered with targets by both Will Levis and Mason Rudolph. As a result, he saw a career-best 10 targets and managed to reach 50 receiving yards for the third time this season. Though this was an outlier performance, Okonkwo has earned at least four targets in three straight games and in seven of his last nine contests.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight yards on three catches Okonkwo recorded three catches on four targets for eight yards in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Okonkwo remained Tennessee's primary tight end, as he was on the field for 73 percent of offensive snaps while finishing tied for second on the team with four targets. He caught a 10-yard pass early in the second quarter but otherwise failed to make an impact on the game. Okonkwo now has 20 or fewer receiving yards in nine of 13 games on the campaign.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2024 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Season-high six targets Okonkwo recorded three receptions on six targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 42-19 loss to the Commanders.

Impact Okonkwo saw a season-high six targets and matched his highest catch total of the campaign. He was used primarily in the short areas of the field, with his longest gain going for 14 yards. Nevertheless, he surpassed 20 receiving yards in consecutive games for the first time on the campaign.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of lone target Okonkwo recorded one catch on one target for 70 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-27 win over the Texans.

Impact Okonkwo wasn't targeted for the first 50 minutes of game time, but he found open space after a short catch and out-ran the Texans' secondary for a 70-yard game-winning touchdown. That marked Okonwo's first touchdown since Week 1 and is only the second time he's reached 50 yards in a game on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chig Okonkwo Media Availability | The Record Can't Dictate Who We Are Titans TE Chig Okonkwo addresses reporters during a Postgame Press Conference after the Week 12 Game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadi...

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Chig Okonkwo puts Titans up on Texans with 70-yard TD reception The Titans were proving to a menace to the homestanding Texans

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Tallies 19 yards in defeat Okonkwo recorded two receptions on four targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Okonkwo commanded at least four targets for the fourth time in his last five games. He made a limited impact in Sunday's loss, particularly because both of his receptions came on Tennessee's opening drive. Okonkwo has now recorded fewer than 20 receiving yards in eight of 10 games on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held to one catch Okonkwo recorded one catch on one target for 14 yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Will Levis returned under center after a three-game absence, and he failed to get any of Tennessee's tight ends involved. Okonkwo accounted for the position group's only reception while being on the field for only 55 percent of offensive snaps. He's now been held to 15 or fewer receiving yards in three of his last five contests.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains involved Okonkwo recorded three catches (on four targets) for 38 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the Patriots.

Impact Okonkwo was on the field for a season-high 74 percent of offensive snaps, and he translated that into a relatively productive performance. He accounted for most of his yardage on a 21-yard gain late in the third quarter, which came off of a double reverse flea-flicker. Okonkwo also dropped a pass in the end zone that resulted in a pick, but his involvement in the offense still has ticked up with Mason Rudolph under center, as he's commanded at least four targets in all three of his starts.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Mason Rudolph 21-Yard Pass to Tight End Chig Okonkwo | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph completes 21-yard pass to tight end Chig Okonkwo.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Sees five targets Okonkwo recorded two receptions on five targets for 14 yards while losing a fumble in Sunday's 52-14 loss to the Lions.

Impact Okonkwo logged season-high marks in both snap rate and targets. Unfortunately, that didn't translate to much production, as his only positive yardage came in the final minute of the blowout loss. To make matters worse, Okonkwo had several miscues, highlighted by a lost fumble, an offensive pass interference penalty and an interception on one of his targets.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees five targets Okonkwo recorded two receptions on five targets for 14 yards while losing a fumble in Sunday's 52-14 loss to the Lions.

Impact Okonkwo logged season-high marks in both snap rate and targets. Unfortunately, that didn't translate to much production, as his only positive yardage came in the final minute of the blowout loss. To make matters worse, Okonkwo had several miscues, highlighted by a lost fumble, an offensive pass interference penalty and an interception on one of his targets.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chig Okonkwo 26-Yard Catch | Titans Tape Titans head coach Brian Callahan uses the telestrator to break down Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo 26-yard catch at the end of 1st quarter.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM