Commanders Give Jayden Daniels Another Playmaking TE

The Washington Commanders are taking aggressive steps to assist quarterback Jayden Daniels in thriving in 2026. According to NFL analyst Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Commanders have signed tight end Tre McKitty to aid Daniels' development. McKitty, 27, was drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers.

However, he failed to find his footing, amassing just 16 catches for 117 yards and zero touchdowns from 2021-22. After being released midway through the 2023 season, McKitty signed with the Buffalo Bills practice squad for the remainder of the year. In 2024, he joined the Cleveland Browns practice squad and received a reserve/future contract but was later waived.

McKitty's situation took another turn when he was signed by the Houston Texans, only to be waived a week later. Seeking a fresh start, McKitty joined the United Football League (UFL) and was selected by the Louisville Kings. During the 2024 UFL season and postseason, he achieved seven catches for 130 yards. Washington seems to have taken notice, and McKitty is set to capitalize on his second NFL opportunity.

The tight end corps at Washington already features Chig Okonkwo, John Bates, Ben Sinnott, and Colson Yankoff. McKitty, a native of Wesley Chapel, Florida, played college football at Florida State (2017-19) and Georgia (2020), recording 56 catches for 628 yards and three touchdowns during his collegiate career.