SEA at WAS (Commanders) RBs: Jacory Croskey-Merritt - 69% opp share, 48.6% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 35.7% of 2-min RB snaps Rachaad White - 31% opp share, 40% route share, 0 i10 att, 64.3% of 2-min RB snaps, 92.3% of RB third down work Seems like Week 2 was come back mode 2 min offense for White and that’s his role This was a super tough matchup inside - JCM will be usable in better matchups as a flex or bye week RB2 WRs/TEs: Terry McLaurin - 88.6% route share, 0.290 TPRR, 2.48 YPRR,...

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NegativeRoleSep 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Yankoff will be part of a tight end rotation with John Bates and Ben Sinnott after Chig Okonkwo was ruled out with a hamstring injury. The Commanders use three-receiver sets 67.9% of the time through two games, which may limit tight end opportunities.

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NegativeRoleSep 26, 2026Hogs Haven

Yankoff will be part of a rotation at tight end with John Bates and Ben Sinnott in place of the injured Chig Okonkwo.

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NegativeUsageSep 24, 2026Hogs Haven

Made 1 tackle and missed one in special teams coverage.

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PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026Hogs Haven

Despite getting the fewest snaps among tight ends, Yankoff led the tight end group in receiving yardage for the first time in his pro career, catching his lone target for a 14 yard reception.

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PositiveNewsSep 23, 2026SleeperNFL

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TEs with more fantasy points than Colston Loveland: (up to you to figure out which ones are real) Quintin Morris Jake Briningstool Sam Roush Xazavian Valladay Matt Hibner Colson Yankoff

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NegativeRoleSep 21, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Yankoff split passing-down work with Ben Sinnott in the absence of Chig Okonkwo, seeing just one target, indicating limited opportunity at the position.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as one of the Commanders' tight ends available with Chig Okonkwo ruled out for Week 2; also John Bates and Ben Sinnott are on the roster.

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NegativeValueSep 18, 2026Hogs Haven

Prop bet at +2700 for anytime TD scorer; longest odds among Commanders pass catchers.

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PositiveRoleSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Undrafted free agent Colson Yankoff won a roster spot in 2024 based on his athletic ability and special teams play, and is poised to claim a bigger role with the team in 2026 based on his development and scheme fit; his trajectory demonstrates Adam Peters' success with UDFA development.

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PositiveRoleSep 3, 2026Hogs Haven

Colson Yankoff won a roster spot in 2024 based on his innate athletic ability and special teams play under Adam Peters' open competition philosophy; headed into 2026, he appears poised to claim a bigger role with the team based on his development and scheme fit.

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PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026Hogs Haven

Colson Yankoff earned his spot on the roster with a strong camp, securing a place in the four-tight-end group.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Hogs Haven

Yankoff could be another piece in the tight end room given the offense's expected two tight end sets and a strong offseason, positioning him as a potential contributor despite the clear hierarchy at the position.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Hogs Haven

Yankoff earned a spot as the fourth tight end on the 53-man roster projection based on his proven receiving ability and core special teams contributions. The source emphasizes that coordinator David Blough's scheme features tight ends heavily, making Yankoff's versatility valuable.

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NegativeUsageAug 28, 2026Hogs Haven

WR Colson Yankoff made a catch and run in preseason Week 3 action against Baltimore, demonstrating offensive involvement in game action.

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NegativeUsageAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Colson Yankoff was featured in the preseason game against Baltimore, making a catch and running with the ball in the second quarter, indicating he received offensive snaps in the contest.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

UDFA tight end Colson Yankoff, eligible for the award due to limited offensive playing time over his first two seasons, has been having impressive catch after impressive catch in training camp and was called the MVP of camp by a content creator covering it daily. His performance raises the question of whether he is better than former second-round pick Ben Sinnott, with potential to prove it over the next two weeks.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 17, 2026Hogs Haven

UDFA TE (2024) who remains eligible for the award despite no prior nomination due to minimal offensive playing time over his first two seasons; has been having impressive catch after impressive catch in training camp and was called the MVP of camp by a daily content creator. Source suggests Yankoff could potentially surpass former second-round pick Ben Sinnott if he continues to show out over the next two weeks, indicating significant upside in the TE competition.

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PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026Hogs Haven

Colson Yankoff is part of Washington's tight end rotation and has been moving bodies at the point of attack in preseason action, with the team expecting to deploy multiple tight end sets.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 17, 2026Hogs Haven

Yankoff's route-running improved significantly on tape; he brought in two of his three targets and showed improved blocking fluidity. His tape matches what he is showing at camp, which is the best way to stick around. He offers real value on special teams, and his growth in other areas may be rewarded when the regular season begins, alleviating any remaining doubts about his 53-man roster status.

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PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026Hogs Haven

Yankoff flashed reliable hands and run-blocking ability against Miami, justifying the hype. He is not threatening the primary tight end spots (Chig Okonkwo, Ben Sinnott, John Bates) but is making a strong case for a four-tight-end game-day roster in specific offensive packages where his speed and receiving ability create matchup problems. Splitting out wide next to Okonkwo creates a coverage problem most base defenses cannot handle.

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PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026Hogs Haven

Yankoff continues to produce in his opportunities with two catches and a very nice block to spring RB Kaytron Allen in the preseason opener.

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PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026Hogs Haven

Tight end continues to produce in his opportunities with two catches and very nice block to spring Kaytron Allen in preseason game.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

TE Colson Yankoff continues to produce in his opportunities, making two catches and delivering a very nice block to spring RB Kaytron Allen in the preseason opener.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

TE continues to produce in his opportunities with two catches and a very nice block to spring RB Kaytron Allen in preseason game, demonstrating both receiving and blocking value.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Hogs Haven

Tight end Yankoff had a few nice blocks in the preseason game but also whiffed badly on one. He snagged two receptions for 24 yards, showing mixed performance.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Colson Yankoff caught a 17-yard pass from seventh-round rookie quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis in the preseason game.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Hogs Haven

Colson Yankoff has stepped up and made plays over the last two weeks of training camp due to John Bates' hamstring injury, positioning himself for increased playing time at tight end in preseason and potentially the regular season.

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