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Back with Baltimore The Ravens signed Okoye to a one-year, $1 million contract Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Okoye came through the International Player Pathway Program and played 13 regular-season games for Baltimore last season, logging 214 defensive snaps and compiling 15 tackles along with a defensed pass. He'll likely continue to serve in a rotational role along the defensive line in 2026.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Late reversal helps Steelers hold on for 27-22 win over Ravens and sole possession of division lead

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DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

C.J. Okoye Shares His Amazing Journey From Nigeria, How He Learned Football, And His New Goals | The Ravens Lounge Podcast #826 Ravens DT C.J. Okoye joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about making the change from Nigerian pro basketball player t...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

C.J. Okoye Joins The Lounge Ravens DT C.J. Okoye joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about making the change from Nigerian pro basketball player t...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Signed to Ravens' active roster The Ravens signed Okoye from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Okoye joined the Ravens' practice squad in late August after failing to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was elevated practice squad twice and logged seven tackles (five solo) across two games. With Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) and Broderick Washington (ankle) both on injured reserve, Okoye's addition to the active roster gives the Ravens much-needed depth on the defensive line.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Ravens' active roster The Ravens signed Okoye from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Okoye joined the Ravens' practice squad in late August after failing to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was elevated from the practice squad twice and logged seven tackles (five solo) across two games. With Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) and Broderick Washington (ankle) both on injured reserve, Okoye's addition to the active roster gives the Ravens much-needed depth on the defensive line.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens Sign C.J. Okoye to 53-Man Roster, Waive Safety The Ravens have activated QB Tyler Huntley and undrafted rookie S Keondre Jackson from the practice squad for Sunday’s game.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Ravens Elevate Tyler Huntley, C.J. Okoye to Face Texans The Ravens have elevated a backup quarterback and defensive line depth for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Ravens put defensive linemen Madubuike and Washington on injured reserve

The Baltimore Ravens have put defensive linemen Nnamdi Madubuike and Broderick Washington on injured reserve

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Ravens may have just solved Cowboys' nightmare problem with stunning cut The Dallas Cowboys should claim recently released Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle C.J. Okoye.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Ravens' 370-pound prospect from Nigeria has 'come light years' | Sporting News C.J. Okoye could be special.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

From Nigeria to the Ravens, C.J. Okoye Is Starting to Stand Out for New Reasons The 6-foot-6, 370-pound nose tackle flashed in the Ravens’ preseason game after coming to the NFL via the NFL International Player Pathway.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Chargers DL CJ Okoye on sack in first organized game: 'I have never played football, just magically got a sack' CJ Okoye arrived to the Los Angeles Chargers as part of the NFL International Pathway program on May 4. Just more than three months later, h...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • NFL.COM

CJ Okoye on His First NFL Sack in His First Game Defensive lineman CJ Okoye meets with the media to discuss his first NFL sack in his first organized game of football, what it meant to see...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • CHARGERS.COM

Derrick Ansley on CJ Okoye's First NFL Sack Defensive Coordinator Derrick Ansley meets with the media to discuss developing linebacker Kenneth Murray, defensive lineman CJ Okoye's firs...

AUGUST 14, 2023 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers' 'Nigerian Nightmare' on defense? 6-foot-7 lineman gets sack in first organized game Nigerian import CJ Okoye was given a game ball after the Chargers' preseason win over the Rams. Why? He registered a sack in his first organ...

AUGUST 14, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

'GMFB' reacts to Chargers DL CJ Okoye recording sack in first organized football game "GMFB" reacts to Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman CJ Okoye recording sack in first organized football game.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • NFL.COM