Philadelphia placed Okoronkwo (triceps) on its injured reserve list Tuesday.
Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Okoronkwo is believed to have suffered a torn triceps in Week 4 at Tampa Bay and is expected to miss the rest of the season as a result. Without him in the rotation, the Eagles figure to lean on Za'Darius Smith, Azeez Ojulari and 2024 third-rounder Jalyx Hunt to bring pressure off the edge in the coming weeks.
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Eagles' Ogbo Okoronkwo: Likely done for the season
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Okoronkwo is believed to have sustained a torn triceps in Sunday's 31-26 win over the Buccaneers and will be placed on injured reserve, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
The veteran defensive lineman from Oklahoma is expected to miss the remainder of the season following his injury Sunday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This is a hit to Philadelphia's defensive depth, as Okoronkwo was expected to serve as one of the team's top rotational edge rushers this season. While he's sidelined, expect Azeez Ojulari and Joshua Uche to play increased snaps with Philadelphia's first-team defense.
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Eagles' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Won't return due to triceps injury
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Okoronkwo has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers due to a triceps injury.
It was Okoronkwo's first game of the season after he was healthy scratch for the first three weeks, but he will not return to the contest due to his injury. Patrick Johnson and Joshua Uche will serve as the Eagles' rotational outside linebackers for the rest of Sunday's game.
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Eagles' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Not playing Week 1
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Okoronkwo (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's regular-season opener against the Cowboys.
Okoronkwo was able to make the Eagles' 53-man roster after being cut by the Browns in late June. The 2018 fifth-rounder will join fellow linebacker Azeez Ojulari (coach's decision) in street clothes for Thursday's contest while Joshua Uche and Patrick Johnson serve in rotational roles behind Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt. Okoronkwo's next chance to makes his Eagles' regular-season debut is Week 2 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Sept. 14.
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Browns' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Able to suit up Week 18
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Okoronkwo (knee) is not among the Browns' inactives for Saturday's tilt against Baltimore.
Okoronkwo missed last Sunday's game against Miami due to a knee injury, but he'll be able to return to the field Saturday. The veteran defensive lineman has seen his role fluctuate throughout the campaign but typically plays around half of the Browns' defensive snaps. Sam Kamara might see a bit less defensive work Saturday due to Okoronkwo being back in action.
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Browns' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Records sack in loss
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Okoronkwo recorded four tackles, 1.0 sacks and forced a fumble in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints in Week 11.
This was Cleveland's first game since it traded Za'Darius Smith to Detroit, which made snaps available for depth defensive ends. Okoronkwo and Isaiah McGuire were the names most often discussed as beneficiaries of the trade. The sack was the third of the season for Okoronkwo, who was part of the starting 11 on defense and should continue to see a bump in playing time without Smith around.
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Browns' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Past knee injury
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Okoronkwo (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Okoronkwo began the Browns' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions after sustaining a knee injury in the team's Week 8 win over the Ravens. However, he upgraded to full practice Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his knee issue in time for Week 9. Expect the 29-year-old to serve as the Browns' top rotational defensive end Sunday.
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Browns' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Exits game with knee injury
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Okoronkwo (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Baltimore.
While Okoronkwo is sidelined, Isaiah McGuire will be the Browns' lone backup at defensive end behind starters Myles Garrett and Za'Darius Smith.
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Browns' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Exits early
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Okoronkwo (illness) has left Sunday's game against the Commanders, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Okoronkwo's exit will be a blow to the Browns' defensive line depth as they finish out Week 5 against the Commanders. While he's sidelined, Sam Kamara and Isaiah McGuire will likely see extra snaps on the edges.
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Browns' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Won't play vs. Jets
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Okoronkwo (pectoral) is listed as out for Thursday's game versus the Jets, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Okoronkwo will be sidelined for his third straight game Thursday due to a pectoral tear. In his place, 2022 third-round pick Alex Wright will likely see an uptick in reps as the Browns' top edge rusher off the bench.
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Browns' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Season likely over
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Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Okoronkwo will likely miss the remainder of the season with a pectoral tear, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Okoronkwo seemingly suffered the injury in Sunday's win over the Jaguars despite playing 49 percent of the team's defensive snaps and recording two solo tackles and a sack. His potential absence in the weeks ahead will be a blow to the Browns' depth on the defensive line and lead to more opportunities for Alex Wright and Isaiah McGuire.
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Browns' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Logs sack versus Pittsburgh
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Okoronkwo recorded one sack in Sunday's Week 11 win over the Steelers.
Okoronkwo also picked up five tackles (four solo) and four TFLs, both of which are new season-highs for the fifth-year edge rusher. On the season, Okoronkwo is up to 3.5 sacks as Myles Garrett's bookend.
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Browns' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Goes to Browns on three-year deal
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The Browns and Okoronkwo agreed to terms on a three-year, $19 million contract Monday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport repiorts.
A former fifth-round pick of the Rams, Okoronkwo finally got a chance to play significant snaps last season with the Texans and recorded five sacks off the edge. He'll be part of the rotation opposite Myles Garrett in Cleveland.
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Texans' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Makes strong FA case
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Okoronkwo recorded one tackle and a pass defensed in a 32-31 win over the Colts in Week 18.
Okoronkwo recorded career highs in tackles (44) and sacks (five) in his first year with Houston after three seasons with the Rams. He played a full 17-game season after injuries limited him in Los Angeles. The full season of health and career-high production puts the 27-year-old linebacker in a good position as he heads into free agency.
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Texans' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Misses Monday's practice
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Okoronkwo sat out Monday's practice with an undisclosed injury, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports. "We don't think it's anything too serious," head coach Lovie Smith said. "But we'll see. I don't know for sure if he'll be able to go this week. Eventually, he'll be out there."
Okoronkwo, entering his fourth NFL season, was signed to give a boost to the defensive line's pass rush after the unit had limited success in 2021. His contributions in that area showed during the first two preseason games, as he's been one of the more disruptive players. Okoronkwo has registered a combined six tackles, one sack and three quarterback hits over 70 snaps.
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Texans' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Headed to Houston
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Okoronkwo has agreed to terms on a deal with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Okoronkwo spent his first four seasons with the Rams. He recorded 13 tackles (seven solo) and two sacks across 13 games n 2022. He will presumably compete for a role at outside linebacker in Houston.
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Rams' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Removed from COVID-19 list
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Okoronkwo was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Okoronkwo has played at least 13 defensive snaps in every game in which he's been active this season. He'll likely have a similar role Sunday against the Vikings. Across 10 appearances, the third-year linebacker has totaled 15 tackles and two sacks.
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Rams' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Activated from injured reserve
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The Rams activated Okoronkwo (shoulder) from injured reserve Saturday, Kevin Modesti of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Okoronkwo will look to make his 2021 debut during Week 4. The 26-year-old appeared in 10 contests last season and notched 12 tackles, one sack and one pass deflection.
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Rams' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: Designated to return from IR
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Okoronkwo (shoulder) has been designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Okoronkwo will have a three-week window to be added to the active roster. If he isn't, then he will spend the remainder of the season on IR. The 26-year-old appeared in 10 contests last season and notched 12 tackles, one sack and one pass deflection.
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Rams' Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: All clear for Week 15
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Okoronkwo (undisclosed) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Okoronkwo was instructed to stay away from team facilities for a portion of the practice week, as the Rams aimed to mitigate COVID-19 spread following a positive test within the organization. The 25-year-old hasn't yet started a game for L.A. this season, but he has garnered a workload of 18.3 defensive snaps per game over seven 2020 appearances. He has an opportunity to build on his modest sack total of one against a Jets offensive line that is tied for the seventh-most sacks surrendered on the campaign (2.8 per game).
