Osborn reverted to the Titans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Osborn was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's 27-24 loss to Cleveland. He failed to record any stats during the contest while playing three snaps with the special-teams unit. The wide receiver can be elevated two more times before the Titans would have to officially sign him to the active roster.
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Titans' K.J. Osborn: Set for Week 7
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The Titans elevated Osborn from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Osborn signed with the Titans' practice squad in early September but has not yet suited up for an NFL game in 2026. The wide receiver was likely elevated as insurance, set to be active only if Calvin Ridley (hip) cannot play in Sunday's contest due to injury.
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Titans' K.J. Osborn: Joining Titans WR corps
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The Titans are slated to sign Osborn to a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Osborn didn't see any regular-season action in 2025, but the 28-year-old did combine for 158 catches during a three-year span (2021 through 2023) while he was with the Vikings. In Tennessee, Osborn will provide depth to a wide receiver corps that currently features Calvin Ridley, Wan'Dale Robinson, Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike.
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K.J. Osborn: Joins Atlanta's practice squad
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The Falcons signed Osborn to the practice squad Monday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
Osborn spent time with the Commanders during the offseason, but he wasn't able to earn a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster. Now, he'll provide Atlanta with emergency depth at wide receiver while star wideout Drake London (knee) works his way back from a PCL sprain.
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K.J. Osborn: Cut by Washington
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Osborn was released by the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official website reports.
Osborn will hit free agency after compiling five receptions for 35 yards while appearing in all three preseason games with Washington. The wide receiver played in eight regular-season contests with the Patriots and Commanders in 2024, catching seven of 18 targets for 57 yards and a touchdown. Osborn will likely find another opportunity in the near future.
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Commanders' K.J. Osborn: Returns to Washington
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Osborn re-signed with the Commanders on a one-year contract Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Osborn only suited up for one regular-season game upon being claimed off waivers by Washington in December, remaining a healthy scratch throughout the playoffs. The veteran wideout will now look to make the most of a full offseason to pick up the team's offensive scheme, with the goal of earning a consistent depth role during the 2025 season.
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Commanders' K.J. Osborn: Finishes season with 57 yards
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Osborn made just one appearance after joining the Commanders in December, finishing the regular season with seven catches for 57 yards and a touchdown on 18 targets.
All of his production came with the Patriots, for whom he played 62 to 75 percent of snaps in each of the first four games of the season. Osborn's role declined drastically in October, and the Patriots waived him Dec. 10 after a series of healthy scratches. He'll turn 28 in June and is scheduled for unrestricted free agency this offseason, with minimal chance to get significant guaranteed money on his next contract.
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Commanders' K.J. Osborn: Healthy scratch vs. Detroit
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Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Lions, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Osborn was also a healthy inactive for last weekend's wild-card win over Tampa Bay. The veteran wideout has played just once since being claimed off waivers by the Commanders on Dec.11. Washington's wideout corps against Detroit will consist of Terry McLaurin, Olamide Zaccheaus, Dyami Brown, Jamison Crowder and Luke McCaffrey.
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Commanders' K.J. Osborn: Inactive Sunday
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Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's wild-card game versus Tampa Bay.
Osborn will take a seat in the first round of the playoffs and his absence won't have much of an offensive impact on Washington. The Commanders will lean on the likes of Terry McLaurin and Olamide Zaccheaus at wide receiver against the Buccaneers.
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Commanders' K.J. Osborn: Ready to face Tampa Bay
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Osborn (illness) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Osborn missed Washington's Week 18 win over the Cowboys due to an illness, but he's returned to full health as the Commanders begin prepping for Sunday's wild-card matchup at Tampa Bay. The veteran wideout joined the Commanders in mid-December but has made just one appearance, which came in Week 17 versus Atlanta. He played 18 offensive snaps and wasn't targeted in that contest.
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Commanders' K.J. Osborn: Questionable for Week 18
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Osborn (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Claimed off waivers from New England on Dec. 11, Osborn played 19 offensive snaps last Sunday night against the Falcons but wasn't targeted in the passing game. It was his first action with the Commanders after being deemed inactive for Weeks 15 and 16. Osborn has little to no fantasy value for Sunday's regular-season finale should he be cleared to play.
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Commanders' K.J. Osborn: Inactive again Week 16
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Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Eagles.
Osborn will be a healthy scratch for the second straight week after Washington claimed him off waivers Dec. 11. Though the Commanders placed Noah Brown (kidney) on IR shortly after picking up Osborn, it appears that the latter isn't high enough on the wideout depth chart to be called upon for gameday. Terry McLaurin, Dyami Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus, Jamison Crowder and Luke McCaffrey will make up the team's wide-receiver room Sunday.
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Commanders' K.J. Osborn: Healthy scratch Sunday
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Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.
The wide receiver was claimed off waivers from the Patriots on Wednesday. Osborn joined Washington after the team learned that Noah Brown would likely miss the rest of the season with a kidney injury, but Dyami Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus and Luke McCaffrey remain ahead of the new addition on the depth chart behind top receiver Terry McLaurin.
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Commanders' K.J. Osborn: Claimed by Washington
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Washington claimed Osborn off waivers from New England on Wednesday, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
The Patriots cut Osborn on Tuesday, opting to move forward with Kendrick Bourne and a slew of young players in their receiver room. The Commanders jumped at the opportunity to add a veteran wideout with considerable starting experience, having recently learned that Noah Brown is likely to miss the rest of the season with a kidney injury. Osborn doesn't profile as a one-for-one replacement, but he could end up being part of the plan to replace Brown, potentially splitting snaps with Olamide Zaccheaus, Dyami Brown and Luke McCaffrey behind No. 1 receiver Terry McLaurin.
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K.J. Osborn: Cut loose by New England
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The Patriots will waive Osborn on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
After joining New England on a one-year deal in the offseason, Osborn played at least 60 percent of the offensive snaps in each the Patriots' first four games of the season but recorded just five receptions for 31 yards and no touchdowns on 13 targets. The Patriots have largely phased him out since Week 5, as Osborn has been active for just three of the team's last nine games while notching two receptions for 26 yards and a touchdown on five targets during that span. The Patriots are opting to part ways with the veteran wideout, who will now have the opportunity to catch on elsewhere before the regular season comes to a close.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Healthy scratch for Week 13
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Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
For the third week in a row, Osborn will be a healthy scratch as the Patriots roll with a wide-receiver corps of DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker. Osborn's next opportunity to play will be Week 15 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 15.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: No catches Sunday
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Osborn logged 29 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
After being a healthy scratch in Week 9, Osborn returned to the mix Sunday, while finishing second among New England's wideouts in terms of snaps. However, he didn't catch his only target in the contest, and unless his volume picks up in the coming weeks, he'll remain off the fantasy radar.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Back in lineup Sunday
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Osborn is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Osborn was a healthy scratch in Week 9, but following the NFL trade deadline he remains in the Patriots' wideout mix. However, with DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte and Kendrick Bourne likely slated to lead the team's Week 10 WR corps, Osborn isn't a high-percentage fantasy option.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Inactive Sunday
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Osborn is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
With Osborn and Tyquan Thornton not playing Sunday, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker are available to handle the Patriots' Week 9 wideout duties. With the NFL trade deadline looming, it's possible that Osborn could be on the move in the coming days.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Finds end zone
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Osborn recorded two receptions on three targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars.
Osborn looked to be phased out of the New England offense, as he failed to log a snap in Week 6. However, he managed to make an impact Sunday with DeMario Douglas (illness) held out for much of the second half and Ja'Lynn Polk continuing to struggle. Osborn's primary impact came midway through the fourth quarter when he hauled in a 22-yard touchdown reception. He'll likely return to a minimal role in Week 8 against the Jets, though it will be worth monitoring the health of the Patriots' other pass catchers.
