Cowboys' Amani Oruwariye: Placed on IR due to foot injury
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The Cowboys placed Oruwariye (foot) on injured reserve Saturday.
Oruwariye was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a foot injury. With the Cowboys eliminated from playoff contention, Oruwariye's placement on IR means he will also be sidelined for the regular-season finale against the Commanders. It's the second time Oruwariye has been placed on IR this season, as he missed five games earlier in the year due to a back injury. He'll end the 2024 campaign with 29 tackles (23 solo) and three pass defenses (including one interception) across seven regular-season games.
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Cowboys' Amani Oruwariye: Ruled out for Sunday
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Oruwariye (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Oruwariye downgraded from limited participation Thursday to a DNP at Friday's practice, so it's no surprise he won't suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup. The Cowboys' defense will now be without two of their top three corners, Oruwariye and Trevon Diggs (knee), in Week 17. C.J. Goodwin and Andrew Booth are likely to see increased work with Dallas' first-team secondary in Oruwariye's stead.
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Cowboys' Amani Oruwariye: Limited Thursday
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Oruwariye (foot) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
The cornerback was not listed on Wednesday's injury report. Oruwariye has played on 64 and 99 percent of Dallas' defensive snaps over the last two games due to Trevon Diggs being out with season-ending knee surgery. If Oruwariye can't play Sunday against the Eagles, Andrew Booth or C.J. Goodwin might be in line to see more snaps.
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Cowboys' Amani Oruwariye: Returns to practice
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Oruwariye (back) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Oruwariye has been on IR for the Cowboys' last five games since suffering a back injury against the 49ers in Week 8. The Penn State product will now have a 21-day window to practice with the team before he needs to be placed on the active roster, but if healthy enough, he could return Monday against the Bengals.
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Cowboys' Amani Oruwariye: Moves to IR
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Oruwariye (back) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Oruwariye suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the 49ers and was unable to return to the game. He'll now be sidelined for at least the Cowboys' next four games while he tends to the injury. With DaRon Bland (foot) expected to return this week, Oruwariye's absence may be felt less, but it'll still be a blow to Dallas' secondary depth.
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Amani Oruwariye: Joins Jaguars' practice squad
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Jacksonville signed Oruwariye to its practice squad Monday.
In a corresponding move, outside linebacker Derek Parish was cut from the Jaguars' practice squad. Jacksonville is dealing with multiple injuries in its defensive backfield, so it would not be too surprising to see Oruwariye elevated as soon as Thursday at New Orleans.
Oruwariye totaled 44 tackles, three pass breakups and one fumble recovery over 14 games in 2022.
Oruwariye opened the season as a clear starter on the outside, but he became a much smaller part of the cornerback rotation after Detroit's midseason firing of its defensive backs coach. He ultimately topped 50 percent of the defensive snaps twice over the final nine games of the year while finishing it with three-year lows in practically every statistical category. Now entering the free-agent market at the end of the league year, Oruwariye may need to fight for a depth role somewhere other than Detroit in 2023.
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Lions' Amani Oruwariye: Questionable for Week 2
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Oruwariye (back) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Commanders.
Oruwariye landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant and didn't practice Friday, but he still has a shot to play in Week 2. If he's unable to suit up, Mike Hughes and Will Harris would be likely candidates for increased snaps versus Washington.
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Lions' Amani Oruwariye: Could land contract extension
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Oruwariye is a candidate for a contract extension in the near future, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
The 2019 fifth-round draft pick hasn't missed many games relative to 2020 No. 3 overall pick Jeff Okudah (Achilles) since both defensive backs entered the NFL. Oruwariye is also coming off a highly productive 2021 campaign (57 tackles, six interceptions) as Detroit's No. 1 cornerback despite having played behind one of the least imposing defensive fronts in the league. While it could take a while for both sides to come to an agreement after Denzel Ward reset the cornerback market this offseason, look for the Lions to extend Oruwariye before long. Meanwhile, the 26-year-old looks to be past his broken thumb, considering he has reportedly been working out at team headquarters this spring.
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Lions' Amani Oruwariye: Picks off third pass
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Oruwariye recorded two tackles and one interception in Sunday's 34-11 loss to the Bengals.
Oruwariye has been a fixture in the Lions' secondary through six games this season. He now has three interceptions on the campaign, each of which have come across his last four contests.
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Lions' Amani Oruwariye: Cleared of hip injury
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Oruwariye (hip) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bengals, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Oruwariye progressed throughout the week, upgrading to full practice participation Friday after practicing on a limited basis Thursday and missing practice entirely Wednesday. He looked good enough Friday to shed his injury designation and should start at cornerback against the impressive Bengals receiving corps.
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Lions' Amani Oruwariye: Posts season-high nine tackles
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Oruwariye registered nine tackles (six solo) during Sunday's loss to the Vikings.
Oruwariye has 19 tackles, two interceptions and two pass deflections across his last three contests. If the 25-year-old can maintain this type of production, he could become a consistent option in IDP leagues.
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Lions' Amani Oruwariye: Records pick against Ravens
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Oruwariye recorded four tackles and an interception in Sunday's Week 3 loss to the Ravens.
Oruwariye has not left the field with the Lions on defense this season and has been a key in its secondary. His interception of Lamar Jackson was his first pick of the season and fourth of his career. Despite his constant presence on the field, Oruwariye has managed only five tackles across three games to this point in the campaign.
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Lions' Amani Oruwariye: No action in preseason finale
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Oruwariye did not play in Detroit's preseason finale against the Colts.
After securing the starting spot at cornerback opposite Jeff Okudah, Oruwariye was rested for the final exhibition game as Detroit evaluated its depth options.
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Lions' Amani Oruwariye: Opens training camp with starters
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"Nobody is really pushing" Oruwariye for first-team reps at outside cornerback, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
While Oruwariye was an every-down player for Detroit in 10 of 16 games last season, this news is notable given Detroit's offseason addition of cornerback Quinton Dunbar. While there is plenty of time for the tide to change before the end of training camp, Oruwariye seems poised to continue on as a key cog in the Lions' secondary this fall.
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Lions' Amani Oruwariye: Activated by Detroit
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Oruwariye has been activated from the Lions' reserve/COVID-19 list.
The 24-year is now on track to rejoin the Lions' secondary, where he'll look to carve out a bigger role this season after logging 19 tackles and two picks in nine games with the team in 2019.
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Lions' Amani Oruwariye: Ditches injury
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Oruwariye (knee) practiced at full speed Wednesday.
Oruwariye missed the last four games with this knee injury, but it appears he'll be ready to go Sunday against the Bears. The Lions' cornerback corps features plenty of experience, so the rookie fifth-round pick will stay in a special-teams role for now.
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Lions' Amani Oruwariye: Unable to play Sunday
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Oruwariye (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Oruwariye will sit out his fourth straight game and the seventh of the season, as he's been plagued by this knee injury. Once he's healthy, he could remain scratched from the lineup, and he tops out as a special-teams asset.
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Lions' Amani Oruwariye: Officially questionable
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Oruwariye (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.
Oruwariye was limited at practice all week and is looking like a true game-time decision. The rookie is primarily a special teams contributor and depth corner, so his potential absence does not figure to have a significant impact on the Lions' defense. Final word on Oruwariye's status will come closer to kickoff.
