Washington Commanders Places UDFA Tim McKay On NFI List After Paying $275K To Bring In NC State OL

Tim led the team in pancake blocks and earned elite performance grades in multiple games, including standout showings against Notre Dame, UNC, and VMI.

July 21, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on July 21, 2026

Timothy McKay was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Commanders on Saturday.

Tim McKay is an offensive tackle for the Washington Commanders, bringing both athletic talent and academic excellence from his collegiate career at NC State.

A Raleigh, North Carolina, native and Wakefield High School , McKay joined NC State as the first commit of the 2019 class, enrolling at just 16 years old.

Over the years, he developed into a key figure on the Wolfpack’s offensive Line, starting both guard and tackle positions.

He led the team in pancake blocks and earned elite performance grades in multiple games, including standout showings against Notre Dame, UNC, and VMI.

A semifinalist for the prestigious Campbell Trophy in both 2026 and 2026, McKay also excelled academically, earning multiple Academic All-ACC honors and graduating with a degree in business administration in December 2026.

The Washington Commanders Have Placed Timothy McKay On The Non-Football Injury List

As per NFL.com, the Washington Commanders placed rookie OL Timothy McKay on the non-football injury list.

On Saturday, July 19, 2026, the Washington Commanders took to their official Twitter and wrote,

He went undrafted out of North Carolina State and caught on with the Commanders following the draft.

Moreover, Washington paid him $275,000 in guaranteed money despite his injury, which ultimately led to him going undrafted. It was one of the highest UDFA deals on the roster.

Before an unfortunate torn pectoral muscle at NC State’s pro day before the draft, he was a projected mid-round pick.

In six seasons at NC State, McKay appeared in 56 games for the team.

He will now be sidelined to open camp with an undisclosed injury, but he can return to practice and play at any point during the preseason.

Social media users have sent to Tim for a speedy recovery. One fan wrote,

Another fan ,

The third fan wrote,

In addition, the Washington Commanders also announced through their official Instagram handle that, given the current depth chart on the offensive Line, there is undoubtedly a place for McKay.

When McKay becomes healthy, he will play anywhere on the right side of the line.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Timothy McKay grew up with his brother, Matthew Christopher McKay, an American football quarterback for the Frankfurt Galaxy of the European League of Football (ELF). Matthew played college football for NC State, Montana State, and Elon.
• In 2026, Tim earned his first career start in the win over UConn, and he started the last 10 games of the season at right tackle. He tallied a career-high eight knockdown blocks vs FSU.
• In 2026, Tim left the field with an injury at Pitt and missed the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery.
• He is the co-recipient of the team’s Jim Ritcher Award for the team’s most valuable offensive lineman.

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