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Texans' Jeff Okudah: Remaining on IR
Jeff Okudah (hip) will not be designated to return from injured reserve this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Okudah suffered the injury in Week 1 and according to Wilson, the Ohio State product was looking at about a two-month timeline in his recovery. Considering he is a couple of weeks shy of that, his continued stay on IR makes sense. With no return for Week 8 on the table and a quick turnaround to a Thursday game in Week 9, Okudah could wait to return to action in Week 10 against the Lions.
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Texans' Jeff Okudah: Moves to IR
Jeff Okudah (hip) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.Okudah suffered the injury during the Houston Texans' Week 1 win over the Colts. He'll now miss at least the next four weeks, which could leave Houston light on depth in the secondary. They'll likely make a signing from their practice squad ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the Bears, while Okudah works on his recovery.
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Texans' Jeff Okudah: Downgraded to out
Jeff Okudah (hip) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Colts.The backup cornerback did not record a stat before exiting. Kris Boyd is Houston's other backup corner.
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Texans' Jeff Okudah: Questionable to return
Jeff Okudah (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts.The backup cornerback did not record a stat before exiting. Kris Boyd is Houston's other backup corner.
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Texans' Jeff Okudah: Signing with Texans
Houston plans to sign Jeff Okudah to a one-year, $4.75 million contract, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.After a short-lived stint with the Falcons, Okudah is now joining forces with the Houston Texans. Over 13 games in 2023, he recorded 44 tackles (34 solo) and three passes defensed. He projects as a rotational option for Houston in 2024.
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Falcons' Jeff Okudah: Replaced in 2023
Jeff Okudah finished 2023 with 44 tackles (34 solo) and three pass defenses in 13 appearances.After back-to-back disappointing seasons to start his career, Okudah made an impact on the Lions' defense in 2022, totaling 73 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble. However, he was traded to Atlanta last offseason and carved out a starting role, posting 41 tackles from Weeks 4 to 13. However, he was ultimately replaced by Clark Phillips down the stretch. The Atlanta Falcons declined the fifth-year team option for 2024 on Okudah's rookie deal, so the cornerback will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
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Falcons' Jeff Okudah: Fully recovered
Jeff Okudah (ankle) was a full participant during practice Wednesday, Amna Subhan of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Okudah logged a limited practice Friday before being ruled out for last Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. However, with Week 15 prep underway, the Ohio State product was a full go and should suit up for this Sunday's matchup with the Panthers.
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Falcons' Jeff Okudah: Inactive Sunday
Jeff Okudah (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Okudah missed Thursday's practice, participated on a limited basis Friday and was listed as questionable going into Sunday. The starting right cornerback has 41 tackles and three passes defensed this season. Mike Hughes, Dee Alford and Clark Phillips could be in line to see more playing time in Okudah's absence.
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Falcons' Jeff Okudah: Chance to play Week 14
Jeff Okudah (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.Okudah could be trending in the right direction to suit up Sunday, as he went from not participating in Thursday's practice to a limited session Friday. If the 2020 first-round pick is unable to play in Week 14, both Dee Alford and Clark Phillips would likely see increased work in Atlanta's secondary.
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Falcons' Jeff Okudah: Goes backward
Jeff Okudah (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Amna Subhan of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Okudah was limited during Wednesday's practice so this is a step in the wrong direction for the Ohio State product. With A.J. Terrell still in concussion protocols, the Falcons could potentially be missing both of their starting corners for Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers. Okudah will work to get back on the field Friday to increase his chances of playing in the contest.