ALBERT OKWUEGBUNAM JR. NEWS

Albert Okwuegbunam secures 8-yard touchdown catch | Rams at Broncos Tight end Albert Okwuegbunam pulls in an 8-yard pass from quarterback Jarrett Stidham for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos' HC Puts Pressure on TE Albert Okwuegbunam: 'This is the Time' Sean Payton sent a message to Albert Okwuegbunam this week.

JUNE 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Finishes disappointing third season Okwuegbunam caught 10 of 18 targets for 95 yards and one touchdown while playing eight games in the 2022 season.

Impact Okwuegbunam entered the 2022 campaign with high expectations following the departure of Noah Fant and arrival of quarterback Russell Wilson in the offseason. However, the veteran tight end was a complete afterthought in the Broncos' struggling passing attack throughout the season, as he appeared in only eight games. Okwuegbunam eventually ceded No. 1 tight end duties to rookie Greg Dulcich (hamstring), who became a reliable option for Wilson during stretches of the season. Looking ahead to next year, Dulcich figures to lead Denver's tight end corps, but the 24-year-old Okwuegbunam may have a chance to prove himself. A new coaching staff should offer him a fresh start with the chance to earn more playing time in 2023. Okwuegbunam is entering the final year of his rookie deal and is set to become a free agent in 2024.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'I want to do everything I can to prove myself': TE Albert Okwuegbunam motivated to earn greater role in 2023 “I knew another opportunity would come eventually, and it did, thankfully, in the last two weeks of the season,” Okwuegbunam said. “... I ju...

JANUARY 12, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Justin Outten on TE Albert Okwuegbunam: 'I'm excited to see his role expand this week' Offensive Coordinator Justin Outten talks about tight end Albert Okwuegbunam's performance in Week 17 and his first experience calling plays...

JANUARY 5, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Finds end zone in loss Okwuegbunam caught three of six targets for 45 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Okwuegbunam stepped into a 53 percent offensive snap share in the contest with rookie Greg Dulcich (hamstring) on injured reserve. Sunday marked only the seventh game the veteran has appeared in this season, and his snap percentage was his highest since Week 2. Additionally, Okwuegbunam's touchdown was his first trip to the end zone of the 2022 campaign. After entering the season as a candidate to take a major step forward, the season has been one to forget for the 24-year-old. Okwuegbunam should enter a Week 18 matchup with the Chargers looking to end the year on a high note as Denver's de facto No. 1 tight end.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Okwuegbunam Speaks Out on Benching After Big Day in KC The Denver Broncos tight end had himself a day in Kansas City.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mile High Morning: TE Albert Okwuegbunam takes advantage of opportunity in Broncos' matchup with Chiefs “There are a lot of things that happened this season that are out of my control, but I’m just glad to come out here and contribute today,” O...

JANUARY 2, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Russell Wilson finds Albert Okwuegbunam for a 25-yard touchdown | Broncos at Chiefs Quarterback Russell Wilson finds tight end Albert Okwuegbunam wide open in the end zone for a 25-yard touchdown vs. the Chiefs.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

WATCH: Russell Wilson throws 25-yard TD pass to Albert Okwuegbunam Broncos QB Russell Wilson throws 25-yard TD pass to Albert Okwuegbunam to take a 17-13 lead over the Chiefs.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Healthy scratch against Rams Okwuegbunam (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Okwuegbunam hasn't seen much playing time in recent weeks, and he'll be a healthy scratch for Sunday's Christmas Day matchup. As long as the Broncos' other tight ends remain healthy, Okwuegbunam is unlikely to see much of a role late in the regular season.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No injury designation Okwuegbunam (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Kansas City.

Impact Okwuegbunam landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant, but he upgraded to full participation Friday and is ready to go for the Week 14 divisional matchup. The tight end has been a healthy scratch since Week 5, but he could return to the field in Week 14 with reserve tight end Andrew Beck (hamstring) sidelined. The Broncos could certainly benefit from the addition of Okwuegbunam's size (6-foot-5, 258 pounds) and pass-catching skills on offense, as Denver won't have any wide receivers taller than 6-foot-2 on the field Sunday with 6-foot-4 wideout and No. 1 target Courtland Sutton (hamstring) also ruled out.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited will illness Okwuegbunam (illness) was a limited paticipant in practice Thursday, Ellie Kinney of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Okwuegbunam's limited participation is an encouraging sign that he'll be able to overcome this ailment before Denver's final injury report Friday. The third-year tight end caught seven of 11 targets for 50 yards over the first five weeks of the season, but he's been a healthy scratch since the emergence of rookie Greg Dulcich in Week 6. However, coach Nathaniel Hackett said Thursday that Okwuegbunam could be active again for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, as he could help supplement the team's depleted receiving corps with wideout Courtland Sutton considered doubtful to play with a hamstring injury.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could suit up Sunday Okwuegbunam may be active Sunday against the Chiefs for the first time since Week 5, according to head coach Nathanial Hackett, Zac Stevens of the DNVR.com reports.

Impact Okwuegbunam has been a healthy scratch since the Week 6 debut of Greg Dulcich. The former's inability to succeed in a blocking role has left him stuck behind Eric Tomlinson and Eric Saubert on the team's positional depth chart, while Dulcich handles more of a receiving role for the team at tight end. However, with Courtland Sutton (hamstring) considered doubtful for Sunday's game with the Chiefs, Okwuegbunam could find himself active and taking on a wide receiver role in the contest, as the Broncos would be lacking size at the position if Sutton were to sit.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos Address Rumors on TE Albert Okwuegbunam Where does Albert Okwuegbunam stand with the Denver Broncos?

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Broncos Address Rumors on TE Albert Okwuegbunam Where does Albert Okwuegbunam stand with the Denver Broncos?

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Inactive for third straight game Okwuegbunam (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Okwuegbunam will be a healthy scratch for the third game in a row, and he'll likely continue to find himself outside of Denver's offensive game plans for the foreseeable future with rookie third-round pick Greg Dulcich having taking over as the Broncos' top tight end. Because he offers limited utility as a blocker or on special teams, Okwuegbunam also finds himself behind Eric Tomlinson, Andrew Beck and Eric Saubert on the depth chart. The 24-year-old Okwuegbunam could surely benefit from a change of scenery, and he could be a candidate to get dealt ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline if the Broncos find a suitor in need of a tight end with some pass-catching upside.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another healthy scratch Okwuegbunam (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Jets, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact For a second straight game, the Broncos have made Okwuegbunam a healthy scratch, instead going with the quartet of Greg Dulcich, Eric Saubert, Eric Tomlinson and Andrew Beck at tight end. Okwuegbunam's next opportunity to suit up arrives next Sunday at Jacksonville.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Broncos TE Albert Okwuegbunam Drawing Trade Interest Albert O. was a healthy scratch Monday night.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Taking seat Monday Okwuegbunam (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Monday at the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Okwuegbunam's usage has wavered from all season, ranging from two to 66 percent of the offensive snaps and zero to six targets per game through five contests. Now, he won't be available to Denver's offense at all Week 6. The team thus will trot out Eric Saubert, rookie Greg Dulcich, Eric Tomlinson and Andrew Beck at tight end, while Okwuegbunam's next chance to play is this coming Sunday against the Jets.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 15 snaps in loss Okwuegbunam caught his only target for five yards in Thursday's 12-9 overtime loss to the Colts.

Impact Okwuegbunam's precipitous fall from fantasy relevance continued Thursday, as the veteran tight end was on the field for just 21 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps, the lowest snap share of all Denver tight ends. Teammate Eric Saubert once again led the Broncos' tight end room in both snaps (41) and targets (7). However, Okwuegbunam's 15 offensive snaps were also behind Eric Tomlinson (35) and Andrew Beck (19) in the tight end pecking order. The 24-year-old Okwuegbunam's lack of playing time is a major concern, and it's unlikely things will get much better with rookie Greg Dulcich (hamstring) nearing a return from injured reserve. Okwuegbunam should remain off the fantasy radar as the Broncos visit the Chargers in Week 6.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Okwuegbunam in Doghouse with Greg Dulcich Set to Come off IR Where does Albert Okwuegbunam stand with the Denver Broncos?

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Plays just one snap in loss Okwuegbunam played one offensive snap and didn't record any counting stats during Sunday's 32-23 loss to the Raiders.

Impact Okwuegbunam played 42 offensive snaps in the team's season-opening loss to the Seahawks, but he's seen his snap count decrease in each of the past three games and hardly played at all in Week 4. Eric Saubert led the Broncos' tight end room with 41 offensive snaps against Las Vegas, while Eric Tomlinson (21) and Andrew Beck (12) both garnered solid roles as well. However, Saubert was the only tight end involved in the passing attack, catching one of two targets for 25 yards. Greg Dulcich, a rookie third-round pick, is on track to return from IR ahead of Week 5, so his presence will make Okwuegbunam's path back into the offensive game plan even more difficult.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches one pass in win Okwuegbunam caught one of two targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 11-10 win over the 49ers.

Impact Okwuegbunam continued his disappointing start to the 2022 season, seeing just two targets for the second straight week. What's more concerning is that the 24-year-old played on just 24 of the Broncos' 74 offensive snaps, 11 fewer than fellow tight ends Eric Saubert and Eric Tomlinson. Fantasy managers hoping for Okwuegbunam to take a major step forward this season will have to take a wait-and-see approach as Denver works to repair an offense that has been disjointed through three weeks. Until then, the 6-foot-5, 258-pounder will be extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes when the Broncos visit the Raiders in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE