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C.J. Uzomah: Reverts to practice squad
C.J. Uzomah reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.Uzomah suited up for the Eagles' Week 11 win over the Commanders on Thursday night, playing just one offensive snap and failing to record a stat. He could rejoin Philadelphia's active roster as soon as Week 12's matchup against the Rams, as the Eagles are currently carrying just two tight ends: Grant Calcaterra and Dallas Goedert.
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Eagles' C.J. Uzomah: Elevated for Thursday night
The Philadelphia Eagles elevated C.J. Uzomah from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday night's game against Washington.Uzomah failed to make the Eagles' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he signed with their practice squad Oct. 10. He'll serve as the Eagles' No. 3 tight end Thursday behind Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra.
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C.J. Uzomah: Receives another opportunity
C.J. Uzomah signed with the Eagles' practice squad Thursday.Uzomah signed with Philadelphia as a free agent in April, but he was ultimately released by the team Aug. 21. He'll now rejoin the franchise as a member of the practice squad and work to earn a spot on the 53-man roster.
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C.J. Uzomah: Gets cut loose
C.J. Uzomah was released by the Eagles on Wednesday, EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Uzomah's exit comes as a bit of a surprise after signing a one-year contract with the team in April. His departure will leave Albert Okwuegbunam, E.J. Jenkins, Kevin Foelsch and Armani Rogers battling for what will likely be one or two spots on the Eagles' final 53-man roster at tight end.
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Eagles' C.J. Uzomah: Participating in OTAs
C.J. Uzomah (knee) was seen participating at the Philadelphia Eagles' organized training activities Friday, Dave Zangaro of nbcsportsphiladelphia.com reports.Uzomah's 2023 campaign came to an early end after suffering a knee injury in December and subsequently being placed on the Jets' injured reserve. He was ultimately released by New York before later landing in Philadelphia. His participation at OTAs indicates his health is back up to par. The veteran is expected to compete for the Eagles' No. 2 tight end role behind Dallas Goedert.
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Eagles' C.J. Uzomah: Agrees to terms with Philadelphia
C.J. Uzomah (knee) agreed to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.After spending the first nine years of his career with the Bengals and Jets, Uzomah has found a new home in Philadelphia. The nine-year veteran appeared in the Jets' first 12 games in 2023 before sustaining a season-ending MCL injury. In those contests, Uzomah tallied eight receptions for 58 yards and one touchdown. Once 31-year-old has recovered from his MCL issue, he's expected to compete for the Eagles' top backup tight end role behind Dallas Goedert.
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C.J. Uzomah: To be released by Jets
The Jets are releasing C.J. Uzomah (knee) to clear $5.3 million in cap space, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.The 31-year-old tight end caught 29 passes for 290 yards and three touchdowns in 27 games after signing a three-year, $24 million contract with the Jets in March of 2022. Uzomah finished the 2023 season on injured reserve with an MCL injury, and he'll likely have to compete for a backup job if he wants to continue his NFL career.
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Jets' C.J. Uzomah: Likely to be released by New York
C.J. Uzomah (knee) is expected to be released by the New York Jets this offseason, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.The veteran tight end finished the 2023 season on injured reserve after spraining his MCL in Week 13. His signing has proved to be a disaster for Jets GM Joe Douglas, as Uzomah has produced just 29 catches for 290 yards and three touchdowns across 27 contests with the team. Entering the final year of a three-year, $24 million deal, Uzomah is due an $8 million salary in 2024. The Jets can save $5.3 million against the cap by releasing the 31-year-old, leaving behind over $5.9 million in dead money.
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Jets' C.J. Uzomah: Officially placed on IR
The New York Jets placed C.J. Uzomah (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.Uzomah's move to IR comes after he sustained a sprained MCL of his right knee in the Jets' Week 13 loss to the Falcons. Given that he will have to spend a minimum of four games on IR, Uzomah won't be eligible to take the field until Week 18 against the Patriots, though the Jets could opt to shut him down for the season if the team is eliminated from playoff contention. The Jets activated tight end Kenny Yeboah (hamstring) from IR in a corresponding transaction.
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Jets' C.J. Uzomah: Expected to go on IR
Coach Robert Saleh said Monday that C.J. Uzomah (knee) will go on injured reserve.Uzomah sprained his MCL in Sunday's loss to the Falcons. Once he's officially placed on injured reserve, he'll be sidelined for a minimum of four weeks, so he won't be eligible to play before Week 18 against the Patriots. Tyler Conklin and Jeremy Ruckert had already been working ahead of Uzomah and will remain New York's top two tight ends.
C.J. Uzomah
#47 TE / Philadelphia Eagles / EXP: 10YRS Height: 6-6 Weight: 271 lb Age: 31 College: Auburn Bye 5Fantasy Points by Week
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