EFE OBADA NEWS

Opens season on PUP list Obada (lower leg) was placed on the reserve/PUP list by the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official website reports.

Impact Obada failed to appear in a game this preseason while continuing to recover from multiple lower leg fractures that he sustained in November and he'll now be forced to sit out the team's first four games of the regular season while on the PUP list. Obada is first eligible to return to the field in Week 5 against the Browns on Oct. 6.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to PUP list Obada (lower leg) was placed on the active/PUP list Wednesday, Chick Hernandez of WUSA 9 reports.

Impact Obada suffered multiple lower leg fractures in late November, missing the final six games of the 2023 regular season after undergoing surgery. He is expected to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, but he'll require some additional time before he'll be able to practice in a full capacity at the Commanders' training camp.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders DE Efe Obada Placed on IR After Quick Surgery Washington Commanders defensive end Efe Obada was placed on season-ending IR after being carted off in Sunday’s loss to the New York Giants.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Placed on injured reserve The Commanders placed Obada (lower leg) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Obada will head to injured reserve after suffering a lower leg fracture during Sunday's loss to the Giants. The 31-year-old underwent surgery Monday and is expected to miss the remainder of season, and in his absence K.J. Henry and Andre Jones should be in line for increased playing time.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders DE Efe Obada undergoes surgery on leg breaks Nov 19, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Efe Obada (97) is carted off the field after being injured agains...

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Sitting Week 7 Obada (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Giants, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact One week after coming off injured reserve and making his season debut, Obada is a healthy scratch in New York. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 8 versus the Eagles.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders' Efe Obada 'Progressing Very Nicely' Washington Commanders defensive end Efe Obada could make his season debut on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Commanders DE Efe Obada activated off injured reserve Aug 11, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Efe Obada (97) hits Cleveland Browns quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) d...

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

How Commanders' Efe Obada, other players are working to grow NFL popularity abroad The Commanders' Efe Obada was one of a handful of NFL players to be part of the first Player Passport Tour this offseason.

JUNE 30, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Efe Obada and Clyde Edwards-Helaire joined by NFL stars to inspire local London school kids Efe Obada breaks into laughter as one child nabs and parades his watch to the joy of fellow students, Gabe Davis performs the Griddy dance w...

JUNE 23, 2023 • SKY.COM

Back on one-year deal The Commanders re-signed Obada to a one-year contract Wednesday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

Impact Obada, 30, appeared in all 17 games for the Commanders last season, recording four sacks as a deep reserve on roughly one third of the defensive snaps.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clear to play Sunday night Washington upgraded Obada (finger) on Saturday, meaning he'll be available for Sunday's game versus the Giants.

Impact Obada apparently sustained an injury to his finger at practice Friday, but it doesn't look like it will hold him back in Week 15. He should continue to rotate in at defensive end behind Montez Sweat and James Smith-Williams.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders Activate Wes Martin, Upgrade Efe Obada to Play vs. Giants Follow along with Commander Country as we keep you up to date with all firings, hirings, and breaking news in the NFL

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Ben Standig: DL Efe Obada now cleared to play, the team... - The Athletic DL Efe Obada now cleared to play, the team announced. Previously listed as questionable with a finger injury suffered during Friday's practi...

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Late addition to injury report Obada (finger) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Obada was added to the injury report after apparently suffering an injury during practice. He still managed a limited session, which bodes well for his potential availability for the important divisional showdown. Obada has served a significant role along the Commanders' defensive line this season, tallying 18 total tackles with three sacks across 13 games.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young opens Commanders camp on PUP list, is far from return

Chase Young is starting Washington Commanders training camp on the physically unable to perform list

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Obada becomes latest ex-Panthers player added by Commanders

The Washington Commanders have signed defensive end Efe Obada and brought back depth cornerback Danny Johnson

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins Washington Obada agreed to a contract with the Commanders on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Obada spent the 2021 campaign with the Bills following three years with the Panthers. For his career, he's registered 62 tackles, 11 sacks, four pass deflections, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble across 52 appearances. Obada will likely provide depth behind Montez Sweat and Chase Young (knee) during the 2022 campaign.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bills have limited salary cap space entering free agency

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane has a decision to weigh: stick with the players he’s familiar with or plug the team’s needs in free agency

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills' Vernon Butler out vs. Chiefs, Efe Obada active The Bills had some tough decisions to make with a healthy roster.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM

Dugger, Hightower active for Pats' playoff game versus Bills

New England defensive back Kyle Dugger and linebacker Dont’a Hightower returned to the lineup for the Patriots' wild-card playoff game at the Buffalo Bills after missing last week’...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not listed on injury report Obada (ankle) was estimated as full participant during Tuesday's walkthrough.

Impact Obada was unable to practice ahead of Week 18 and was ultimately sidelined for the regular-season finale. However, it appears he's on track to return for Saturday's wild-card matchup with the Patriots. The fourth-year pro has 12 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 10 appearances for the Bills this season.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

13 players from 9 nations to compete for NFL global program

The NFL will have 13 athletes from nine countries competing for a spot in the league’s International Player Pathway program

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills' D has reason to crow while challenges lie ahead

Buffalo Bills safeties Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde had every reason to crow after their playoff-bound team wrapped up the season ranking first in numerous categories

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out with ankle injury Obada has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets with an ankle injury.

Impact Obada was unable to practice this week due to the injury and will miss the final game of the regular season. He has 12 tackles (eight solo) and 3.5 sacks in 10 games.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE