Surprise Commanders offensive player turns heads during practice

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters had a feeling when he chose to keep the teams tight ends this offseason.

No trades, no significant additionsand it looks like his instincts might be right and could pay off this season.

The Commanders tight-end group has been one of the franchises most consistent units.

Zach Ertz made big plays last season, catching everything thrown his way.

John Bates wasnt just a tight end; he was a reliable blocker.

And while Ben Sinnott didnt get a lot of snaps, hes looking to change that this year and take a big step forward.

But a name thats starting to emerge quietly on the offense is Colson Yankoff.

READ MORE: Commanders sign fan favorite to one-year contract extension Coming in as an undrafted free agent, Yankoff wasnt on anybodys radar last year.

He didnt play a whole lot, but his hard work, consistency, and growth have helped build trust with the coaching staff.

So far, during OTAs, Yankoff has stood out, and hes sending a clear message that hes been putting in the work.

Right now, hes the fourth tight end on the roster.

If the Commanders decide to keep fewer tight ends this year, making those cuts could be tough.

But Yankoff is showing that hes worth keeping around.

Its still early, and training camp is just around the corner, but Yankoff is off to a strong start.

Fans should keep an eye on him because he might earn himself a bigger role this season.

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