Chig Okonkwo Injury status and history
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 238 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
- Drafted
- 2022 R4, #143
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 3.6
- Pos rank
- TE66
- Rostered
- 13%
Week 4 vs. Colts, Sun Oct 4, 9:30 AM ET 7th vs. TEs, favorable
Chig Okonkwo Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs IND, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Limited | Due Fri |
| Week 3vs SEA, Sep 27 | Hamstring | — | — | DNP | Out |
| Week 2@ DAL, Sep 20 | Hamstring | — | — | DNP | Out |
Injury History at a Glance
Three logged injuries in five seasons. None of them has cost him a regular-season game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
No games missed to injury
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Abdomen | 1 | 0 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 0 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Foot in 2025, played through
- 0 games in 5 seasons
- 3 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Chig Okonkwo Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Foot Played through
Okonkwo was listed as questionable and limited in practice with a foot injury but played through the issue.
- 2024
Abdomen Played through
A minor abdomen injury limited him to three snaps in the final week of the season.
- 2023
Illness Played through
Was listed as questionable due to an illness but did not miss the game.
If Okonkwo Misses Time
Next man up: John Bates
John Bates is next on the Commanders depth chart at tight end. Tight end targets would mostly move to the receivers, so he's a streaming option at best if Okonkwo misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Jayden Daniels would lose one of his main options.
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Chig Okonkwo Injury FAQ
Is Chig Okonkwo injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Chig Okonkwo is active with no injury designation. He has missed 2 games this season.
Is Chig Okonkwo playing this week?
Chig Okonkwo has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Colts on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Did Chig Okonkwo practice today?
Chig Okonkwo was a limited participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri limited.
Has Chig Okonkwo missed any games this season?
Yes. Chig Okonkwo has missed 2 games in 2026 and played in 1.
What is Chig Okonkwo's injury history?
Chig Okonkwo has 3 logged NFL injuries, none of which has cost him a regular-season game. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Chig Okonkwo's most recent injury?
Chig Okonkwo's most recent logged injury was a foot injury in Week 13 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Chig Okonkwo have any recurring injuries?
No. Chig Okonkwo's three logged injuries were to three different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.