Before playing with the Washington Commanders, tight end Chig Okonkwo had never missed a game in his NFL career due to injury. But he missed time with a hamstring injury earlier in the year and suffered a hip injury last week against the Los Angeles Rams.
Now, he is questionable to return in Washington’s Thursday night game against the New York Giants because of a back injury.
TE Chig Okonkwo (back) is questionable to return pic.twitter.com/4EFC1m80Gf
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) November 13, 2026
Prior to his injury, Okonkwo had two receptions for 17 yards. He was expected to play a large role on Washington’s offense tonight after having seven targets in the Commanders’ game against the Rams. Okonkwo has been one of the players who has stepped up for Washington in the receiving game following
wide receiver Terry McLaurin’ season-ending injury.
With Okonkwo not back in the game so far, tight end Ben Sinnott is getting increased snaps. He has not been incredibly involved in the passing game this season, but he did hurdle a New York defender shortly before halftime and followed that up with his first touchdown of the season.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders TE Chig Okonkwo leaves game vs Giants with back injury
