ALBERT OKWUEGBUNAM JR. NEWS

Back to practice squad Okwuegbunam reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Okwuegbunam was elevated to the Raiders' active roster for a second straight game. He didn't end up playing in Week 4 against the Bears, but he saw the field for 31 offensive snaps Sunday due to the absences of Brock Bowers (knee) and Michael Mayer (concussion), which was second among Las Vegas tight ends behind Ian Thomas (38). Okwuegbunam took advantage of the additional playing time, finishing Sunday's loss with five catches (on six targets) for 36 yards, and his five receptions were tied with Ashton Jeanty for most on the Raiders. Okwuegbunam would be in line to be elevated to Las Vegas' active roster for Week 6 against the Titans if one or both of Bowers and Mayer were not cleared to play.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Raiders elevated Okwuegbunam from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Colts.

Impact Okwuegbunam will provide extra depth at tight end as Michael Mayer (concussion) isn't expected to play, and Brock Bowers (knee) is also dealing with an injury. This is the second straight week the team has elevated Okwuegbunam, although he didn't see the field during last week's loss versus the Bears.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Okwuegbunam reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Okwuegbunam was elevated to the Raiders' practice squad to provide depth after Michael Mayer was ruled out with a concussion. Although Okwuegbunam was active for the game, he did not play a single snap as Brock Bowers and Ian Thomas handled all the snaps on offense. Okwuegbunam is eligible to be elevated to the active roster two more times this season.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Raiders elevated Okwuegbunam from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Bears.

Impact Okwuegbunam will likely serve as the team's No. 3 tight end Sunday behind Brock Bowers and Ian Thomas as Michael Mayer has been ruled out with a concussion. Okwuegbunam can contribute on both offense and special teams and will be eligible to be elevated two more times this season.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining with Raiders Las Vegas signed Okwuegbunam to its practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Okwuegbunam was a casualty of cutdown day Tuesday but will remain with Las Vegas on the practice squad. The veteran tight end hasn't logged a regular-season NFL snap since he played in four games with Philadelphia in 2023.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Las Vegas The Raiders released Okwuegbunam on Tuesday.

Impact Okwuegbunam caught on with the Raiders in early August after being let go by the Colts on July 31, and across Las Vegas' three preseason games he logged three catches (on five targets) for 24 yards. The 2020 fourth-rounder wasn't able to grab a spot on the Raiders' 53-man roster, but he could stay in Las Vegas as a member of the team's practice squad.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders young players are slowly creeping up on veteran (and he may lose his spot) Young Las Vegas Raiders tight ends like Carter Runyon, Qadir Ismail and Albert Okwuegbunam could challenge veteran Ian Thomas for a roster s...

AUGUST 18 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Catches on with Las Vegas The Raiders signed Okwuegbunam on Sunday.

Impact Okwuegbunam was let go by the Colts on Thursday, but he'll have another opportunity to earn a spot on an NFL roster after inking a deal with the Raiders. Okwuegbunam last saw regular-season action in 2023 with the Eagles, when he appeared in four games and failed to haul in his lone target. The 2020 fourth-rounder will compete with Justin Shorter, Ian Thomas and Michael Mayer for backup tight end duties behind Brock Bowers.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Indianapolis The Colts released Okwuegbunam on Thursday.

Impact Okwuegbunam signed with the Colts' practice squad last December but didn't appear in a regular-season game during the 2024 campaign. The 27-year-old clearly didn't show enough in practice this offseason behind Tyler Warren, Mo Alie-Cox, Drew Ogletree, Jelani Woods and Will Mallory. Okwuegnunam's NFL career appears to be running on fumes.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Inks futures deal with Indy The Colts signed Okwuegbunam to a reserve/futures contract Monday.

Impact 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 had suited up for four regular-season games with the Eagles, in which span he failed to secure his only target.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Colts' practice squad Indianapolis signed Okwuegbunam to its practice squad Tuesday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets workout in Los Angeles The Chargers worked out Okwuegbunam on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact 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, where he appeared in four contests and failing to haul in his lone target across 55 offensive snaps. Okwuegbunam could find work with the Chargers' practice squad if Friday's tryout goes well.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Okwuegbunam reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Okwuegbunam 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.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Philadelphia The Eagles released Okwuegbunam (abdomen) on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Staying on IR Okwuegbunam (abdomen) has not been activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Okwuegbunam started the regular season on injured reserve after undergoing a core muscle repair procedure at the end of training camp. His 21-day practice window to return from IR opened Oct. 16, and while he doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game, he will be sidelined for that contest. Okwuegbunam will need to be activated off IR leading up to Week 10 against the Cowboys, otherwise he'll be forced to sit for the entire 2024 regular season, per Anthony DiBona of Philly Sports Network.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On cusp of return Okwuegbunam (abdomen) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice session.

Impact Okwuegbunam started the regular season on injured reserve after undergoing a core muscle repair procedure. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 16, and despite logging full practices since then, he has not been activated from IR. If Okwuegbunam is able to practice in full over the next two days, he'll give himself a good chance of making his regular-season debut against the Jaguars on Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not activated for Week 8 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Week 8? Okwuegbunam (abdomen) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.

Impact Despite Okwuegbunam having no injury designation, he must still be activated to the Eagles' active roster in order to suit up Sunday. With Dallas Goedert (hamstring) missing his second consecutive game in Week 8, Okwuegbunam could have the opportunity to see increased snaps with Philadelphia's first-team offense.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not activated for Week 7 Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was not activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another full practice Friday Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Thursday Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery, placed on IR The Eagles placed Okwuegbunam (abdomen) on injured reserve Tuesday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Okwuegbunam underwent a core muscle repair procedure, and he is projected to be out for six-to-eight 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.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery, placed on IR The Eagles placed Okwuegbunam (abdomen) on injured reserve and designated him to return Tuesday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE