Feb. 12, 2026, 4:02 a.m. ET
Where will Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo play in 2026?
Okonkwo and the Titans went 3-14 in 2025. In response, Tennessee hired coach Robert Saleh on Jan. 22. The Titans also added Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator days later, on Jan. 27. The full-scale overhaul of their coaching ranks at the top was capped off with their hiring of Gus Bradley as defensive coordinator. Daboll and second-year quarterback Cam Ward hope to turn around an offense that was one of the NFL’s worst in 2025.
Okonkwo, 26, was a vital part of the Titans’ young core. The Maryland product is ranked No. 39 among all upcoming free agents by ESPN.
Let’s take a look at Okonkwo’s 2025 season from multiple angles as he prepares to hit the open market:
How much was Tennessee Titans TE Chig Okonkwo signed for on his last deal?
Okonkwo signed his rookie contract, a four-year, $4.16 million deal with the Titans in 2022.
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The 26-year-old earned $3.5 million in the final year of his deal in 2025.
How did Chig Okonkwo perform in 2025?
Okonkwo recorded 56 receptions for 560 receiving yards in 2025. The Georgia native scored two receiving touchdowns on the year.
What type of free agent will Chig Okonkwo be in 2026?
Okonkwo is slated to be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
The four-year veteran is free to sign with any NFL team beginning March 11.
Did Chig Okonkwo achieve any milestones in 2025?
Okonkwo did not achieve any league or franchise milestones in 2025. He also was not the recipient of any end-of-season awards.