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Legendary NFL tight ends Travis Kelce, George Kittle and Greg Olsen created “Tight End University” a few years back as a way for all tight ends to meet and learn from one another ahead of training camp every summer. It has been wildly successful, with current tight ends — including stars and young players — as well as retired players, participating.
A goal for “Tight End U” was to create a brotherhood, team allegiances aside, for players to help one another. It’s worked well, with all NFL teams having players choose to attend each year.
Of course, Tight End U wasn’t the first positional group to create this type of positional brotherhood. Von Miller created the “Von Miller Pass Rush Summit” in 2017. It’s still going strong and is now called the “Sack Summit.”
Therefore, it would make sense for other legendary players to create something similar for their positions. That’s what legendary wide receiver Chad Johnson did, creating the “Wideout Workshop” for NFL wide receivers and holding the first event last week. It was attended by stars such as Ja’Marr Chase, Tyreek Hill, Tee Higgins and Courtland Sutton.
The Washington Commanders were represented, too. No, it wasn’t Terry McLaurin or Deebo Samuel. Instead, K.J. Osborn, claimed off waivers last December and re-signed to a one-year deal in March, attended. Osborn, 28, is entering his sixth NFL season in 2025, having spent four years with the Vikings before splitting time with the Patriots and Commanders last season. Osborn only appeared in one game for Washington, but has 165 career receptions and 16 touchdowns.
Osborn is battling for a roster spot, so it’s smart for him to get as many reps as possible before training camp opens next week. McLaurin, Samuel, rookie Jaylin Lane, Luke McCaffrey and Noah Brown figure to have five receiver spots locked up. So, Osborn could be competing for the final receiver spot on Washington’s 53-man roster.
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