Colts' Albert Okwuegbunam: Inks futures deal with Indy
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The Colts signed Okwuegbunam to a reserve/futures contract Monday.
Okwuegbunam joined Indianapolis' practice squad mid-December, and he'll now get a chance to continue his development with the team during the offseason. Prior to landing with the Colts, Okwuegbunam suited up for four regular-season games with the Eagles and failed to secure his only target.
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Albert Okwuegbunam: Joins Colts' practice squad
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Indianapolis signed Okwuegbunam to its practice squad Tuesday.
Okwuegbunam worked out with the Colts shortly after being cut by Philadelphia back in November, and now he's officially working with a new organization. Indianapolis already has four healthy tight ends on its 53-man roster, though, so it will probably take at least one injury for him to get any action with the main unit.
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Albert Okwuegbunam: Gets workout in Los Angeles
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The Chargers worked out Okwuegbunam on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Okwuegbunam has been busy, working out with the Colts on Tuesday before having a workout with the Chargers on Friday. The Missouri product's most recent in-game action came in 2023 with the Eagles, when he appeared in four contests and didn't haul in his lone target across 55 offensive snaps. Okwuegbunam could find work with the Chargers' practice squad if Friday's tryout goes well.
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Albert Okwuegbunam: Works out with Colts
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Okwuegbunam had a tryout with the Colts on Tuesday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.
Okwuegbunam spent most of the season on the Eagles' injured reserve list after having a core muscle procedure in late August. After his 21-day window was opened Oct. 16, the team took a decision on bringing him back to the active roster down to the wire before cutting him loose Nov. 5. With a tryout under his belt with another organization, though, he's presumably back to full health.
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Albert Okwuegbunam: Let go by Philadelphia
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The Eagles cut Okwuegbunam (abdomen) on Tuesday.
Okwuegbunam began the regular season on injured reserve after undergoing a core muscle repair procedure at the conclusion of training camp. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 16, and he was close to being activated off IR as he was able to log full practices leading up to Week 9 against the Jaguars. The 2020 fourth-round pick could stick around in Philadelphia on the practice squad or look to catch on with another team in need of depth at tight end.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: On cusp of return
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Okwuegbunam (abdomen) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars.
Okwuegbunam logged three full practices this week as he closes in on the end of his 21-day practice window, which expires on Nov. 6. The tight end needs to be activated from injured reserve by that date or he'll remain sidelined for the remainder of the season. Considering his participation level this week, he has a good shot of making his 2024 debut against Jacksonville in Week 9.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Not activated for Week 8
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The Eagles did not activate Okwuegbunam (abdomen) from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.
Okwuegbunam has been on IR all season while recovering from the core-muscle surgery he underwent in August, but he looks to be back to 100 percent after turning in a trio of full practices in both of the past two weeks. He didn't carry a designation into Sunday's contest, but the Eagles won't look to open up a spot on the 53-man roster for him just yet, even with top tight end Dallas Goedert (hamstring) set to miss a second straight game. Okwuegbunam's 21-day evaluation window will come to a close Nov. 6, so the Eagles will have to activate him by then, or else he won't be eligible to play this season.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Could play Week 8
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Okwuegbunam (abdomen) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Despite Okwuegbunam having no injury designation, he'll still have to be activated from injured reserve by Saturday in order to play Sunday. With Dallas Goedert (hamstring) set to miss a second consecutive game in Week 8, Okwuegbunam could have an opportunity to serve as a secondary pass-catching option at tight end behind Grant Calcaterra.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Not activated for Week 7
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Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was not activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Okwuegbunam had his 21-day practice window opened earlier this week on Wednesday, but he's not yet ready to return to game action. He'll miss a sixth straight game to open the 2024 campaign, and it's notable with Dallas Goedert (hamstring) ruled out for Week 7. Grant Calcaterra is expected to handle pass-catching duties at tight end for the Eagles against the Giants, while Jack Stoll likely focuses on the blocking responsibilities.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Logs another full practice Friday
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Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
Okwuegbunam has now logged three consecutive full practice sessions after being designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. The 26-year-old tight end still must be activated to the Eagles' active roster in order to suit up Sunday. If Okwuegbunam is able to make his 2024 debut in Week 7, he could see increased offensive work with Dallas Goedert (hamstring) sidelined.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Practices in full Thursday
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Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Okwuegbunam began the regular season on injured reserve due to an abdomen injury he sustained during training camp. That's caused him to miss the first five games of the year, but the 2020 fourth-round pick returned to practice Wednesday, and he has been a full participant in both practices. Barring any setbacks, Okwuegbunam should be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's NFC East showdown against the Giants.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Designated to return
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Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Okwuegbunam has yet to appear in a game for the Eagles this season after sustaining an abdomen injury in mid-August that landed him on IR. However, the opening of his practice window Wednesday indicates that the 26-year-old is nearing a return to the field. The Eagles now have 21 days to activate Okwuegbunam to their active roster before he reverts to IR. Expect the second-year Eagle to serve as a depth piece in the team's tight end room once he's past his injury.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Undergoes surgery, placed on IR
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The Eagles placed Okwuegbunam (abdomen) on injured reserve and designated him to return Tuesday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Okwuegbunam underwent a core muscle repair procedure, and he is projected to be out for 6-to-8 weeks. With the Eagles scheduled to have their bye in Week 5, the 2020 fourth-round tight end could aim to return to action for Week 6 against the Browns on Oct. 13. McLane notes that Philadelphia has released E.J. Jenkins, meaning Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra are the only two active tight ends on the roster for the time being.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Missing practice again
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Okwuegbunam (abdomen) did not participate at practice Saturday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.
It was previously reported that Okwuegbunam's abdomen injury is not serious, but it's at least somewhat concerning that it's still keeping him off the field as the regular season approaches. Whether he gets a spot on the final 53-man roster may depend on how many tight ends Philadelphia's opts to keep on it.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Sits out of practice
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Okwuegbunam (abdomen) missed practice Sunday, Zach Berman of PHLY reports.
The tight end dealt with a hamstring issue last season, but this listing appears to be new. Okwuegbunam was also still out there for the session and appeared to just be "getting the day off," per Chris Franklin of NJ.com. The fifth-year pro is listed as the fourth tight end on Philadelphia's depth chart and did not catch a pass in his first season with the team last year.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Active for OTAs
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Okwuegbunam (hamstring) has been participating in the Eagles' team OTAs, Fran Duffy of Big News Network reports.
Okwuegbunam was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury in late December, but he looks to be 100 percent ahead the 2024 season, his second campaign with the Eagles. The tight end appeared in four games with Philadelphia last year, failing to catch his only target. Okwuegbunam will likely operate in a depth role this season behind the likes of Dallas Goedert and newly-acquired C.J. Uzomah (knee).
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Out Week 17
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Okwuegbunam (hamstring) has been downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.
Okwuegbunam originally received a questionable designation due to a hamstring issue, but Philadelphia will ultimately err on the side of caution. The depth tight end's next opportunity to suit up will come in the regular-season finale versus the Giants.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Gets questionable tag
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Okwuegbunam (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
The 25-year-old tight end was a late addition to the Eagles' injury report, as he popped up as a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a hamstring issue. Even if Okwuegbunam is ready to play Sunday, there's still a chance he's inactive, as he's been a healthy scratch each of the last three weeks.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Healthy scratch
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Okwuegbunam (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's matchup against the Giants.
Okwuegbunam is a healthy scratch for a third straight week, a stretch that began with the return of Dallas Goedert from injured reserve. Jack Stoll and Grant Calcaterra will be the backups behind Goedert again.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Not playing versus Seattle
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Okwuegbunam (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Philadelphia's game versus the Seahawks on Monday.
Okwuegbunam will now be inactive for the second straight week since Dallas Goedert has returned from a forearm injury. Okwuegbunam has appeared in just four games this season and has yet to even be targeted.
