Okudah (quadriceps) is active for Monday night's matchup with the Cowboys.
The cornerback suffered the quad injury in Week 1 and missed the next nine games, but he was activated from injured reserve Monday. Okudah should serve as a depth piece at corner against the Cowboys. The 2020 first-round pick played on five special-teams snaps but no defensive snaps in his only appearance this season.
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Texans' Jeff Okudah: Activated Monday
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Okudah (quadriceps) was activated from injured reserve Monday.
The 2020 first-round pick from Ohio State has been sidelined since sustaining a quadriceps injury in the Texans' Week 1 win over the Colts. However, he's listed as questionable for Houston's Week 11 matchup against the Cowboys following Monday's activation. Okudah appears to be trending toward returning Monday night, as he practiced in full throughout the week. He'll likely serve as a depth piece in the Texans' secondary while also contributing on special teams if he suits up in Week 11.
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Texans' Jeff Okudah: Won't play Sunday
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Okudah (quadriceps) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against Detroit.
Okudah has been on injured reserve since injuring his hip in Week 1 against the Colts. He was designated to return from IR on Monday, and while he was able to log a full practice Friday, he's not yet ready to return. Okudah's next chance at suiting up will be Week 11 against Dallas on Monday, Nov. 18.
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Texans' Jeff Okudah: Gets designation to return
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Houston designated Okudah (hip) for return from its injured reserve list Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Okudah has spent the Texans' last eight games on the sidelines rehabbing a hip issue he picked up in Week 1 at Indianapolis, but it now seems he could have a chance to play in Week 10 versus the Lions. Houston's first official practice report of the week Wednesday will shed more light on Okudah's potential availability for that game.
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Texans' Jeff Okudah: Moves to IR
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Okudah (hip) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Okudah suffered the injury during the 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
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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
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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
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Houston plans to sign 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 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
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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 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
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Okudah (ankle) was a full participant during practice Wednesday, Amna Subhan of the 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: Good chance to debut Sunday
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Okudah (foot) is expected to play Sunday in Detroit as long as he doesn't experience any issues during pregame warmups, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Okudah injured his foot during practice in early August and missed the Falcons' first two games of the regular season. However, he was a full participant in practice this week and appears set to make his team debut despite carrying a questionable tag into Sunday. With Okudah's return, Tre Flowers will likely return to a reserve role.
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Falcons' Jeff Okudah: Practices fully Wednesday
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Okudah (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Okudah looks poised to make his Falcons debut Week 3 against his former team in the Lions after he was traded from Detroit to Atlanta during the offseason. He was initially injured back in early August during training camp.
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Falcons' Jeff Okudah: Misses practice Wednesday
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Okudah (ankle) did not participate at the Falcons' practice Wednesday, Scott Bair of the team's official website reports.
Okudah has been showing improvement ahead of Week 1, but it appears as if his ankle injury could force him to miss Sunday's contest with the Panthers. The cornerback still has two more days to practice before this weekend and more information on his status will likely be provided Thursday.
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Falcons' Jeff Okudah: Showing improvement
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Head coach Arthur Smith said Wednesday that Okudah (ankle) is "making a lot of progress," Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Okudah's status for Sunday's season opener versus the Panthers is still in question, but the Ohio State product may be further along in his recovery from an ankle injury than expected. The 24-year-old cornerback suffered the injury during practice in early August and was expected to miss the first few weeks of the season. If Okudah ultimately isn't cleared to play Week 1, Tre Flowers and Dee Alford could be called upon to step into bigger workloads in the secondary.
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Falcons' Jeff Okudah: Trending toward early season return
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Falcons coach Arthur Smith said Saturday that he's still "very optimistic" that Odukah (ankle) will be available to play sometime in the first few weeks of the regular season, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Okudah sustained an unspecified ankle injury and had to be carted off the field during practice Aug. 4. However, since undergoing an MRI the following day, the team has indicated that the 24-year-old didn't suffer a long-term injury. Therefore, it's encouraging that Okudah apparently hasn't hit any setbacks in his recovery. When healthy, he should slot in as one of Atlanta's starting cornerbacks opposite fellow 2020 first-round pick A.J. Terrell.
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Lions' Jeff Okudah: Sitting out Sunday
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Okudah (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's game in Green Bay.
Okudah suffered an elbow injury at Friday's practice, which will force his second absence of the season. With the third-year pro unavailable to the Lions defense, Will Harris, Jerry Jacobs and Mike Hughes should be busy at cornerback Week 18.
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Lions' Jeff Okudah: Suffers elbow injury Friday
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Okudah suffered an elbow injury during Friday's practice and is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Packers, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
The severity of the issue is unclear, but this is certainly a concerning development for the Lions' defense. If Okudah is sidelined for the critical Week 18 matchup, Jerry Jacobs and Mike Hughes would be candidates for increased snaps opposite Will Harris.
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Lions' Jeff Okudah: Playing Sunday
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Okudah (illness) is active Sunday against the Vikings.
Okudah logged DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday, but he returned to practice in limited fashion Friday. The 23-year-old's ability to suit up is certainly good news for the Lions' defense as they look to keep Justin Jefferson in check Sunday.
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Lions' Jeff Okudah: Out for Thanksgiving
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Okudah (concussion) is listed as out for Thursday's game versus Buffalo.
Okudah will miss his first game of the 2022 season as he recovers from a concussion he sustained Sunday at the Giants. In the 2020 first-rounder's stead, Will Harris should see increased work on the boundaries.
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Lions' Jeff Okudah: Likely out Week 12
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Head coach Dan Campbell said after Sunday's win over the Giants that Okudah is unlikely to clear the NFL's concussion protocol prior to the Lions' next game Thanksgiving Day against the Bills, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Okudah was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game after exiting early in the Week 11 contest. The cornerback's expected absence against the Bills' dangerous passing attack will be a major blow to a defense that has generally struggled this season. Jerry Jacobs will be the likely beneficiary of increased playing time Week 12, assuming Okudah sits out.
