Okoronkwo recorded four tackles, 1.0 sacks and forced a fumble in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints in Week 11. This was Cleveland's first game since it traded defensive end Za'Darius Smith to Detroit, which opened up available snaps for depth ends. Okoronkwo and Isaiah McGuire are the names most often discussed as beneficiaries of the trade. The sack was the third of the season for Okoronkwo, who was part of the starting eleven on defense and should continue to see a bump in playing time without Smith around.
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ACTIVELatest Ogbo Okoronkwo news
Team
Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
4/24/1995 (29)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'2", 250 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 5; Pk (LA)
Birthplace
Gainesville, FL, USA
Position
DE
College
Oklahoma
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Cleveland Browns
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Houston Texans
2022-2023
(1 season)
Los Angeles Rams
2018-2022
(4 seasons)
Okoronkwo recorded four tackles, 1.0 sacks and forced a fumble in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints in Week 11. This was Cleveland's first game since it traded defensive end Za'Darius Smith to Detroit, which opened up available snaps for depth ends. Okoronkwo and Isaiah McGuire are the names most often discussed as beneficiaries of the trade. The sack was the third of the season for Okoronkwo, who was part of the starting eleven on defense and should continue to see a bump in playing time without Smith around.
Okoronkwo (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Okoronkwo began the Browns' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions after sustaining a knee injury in the team's Week 8 win over the Ravens. However, he upgraded to full practice Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his knee issue in time for Week 9. Expect the 29-year-old to serve as the Browns' top rotational defensive end Sunday.
Okoronkwo (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Baltimore. While Okoronkwo is sidelined, Isaiah McGuire will be the Lions' lone backup at defensive end behind starters Myles Garrett and Za'Darius Smith.
Okoronkwo (illness) was a full participant during practice Wednesday. Okoronkwo exited Sunday's loss to the Commanders early due to illness, but when the Browns returned to the practice field Wednesday, the Oklahoma product was feeling well. He should be all set to suit up Week 6 against the Eagles.
Okoronkwo (illness) has left Sunday's game against the Commanders, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Okoronkwo's exit will be a blow to the Browns' defensive line depth as they finish out Week 5 against the Commanders. While he's sidelined, Sam Kamara and Isaiah McGuire will likely see extra snaps on the edges.
Okoronkwo was cleared from concussion protocol Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Okoronkwo sustained a head injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win, but it appears he's already moved past the issue. The 29-year-old has yet to record a stat while playing 58 total snaps (37 defensive and 21 on special teams) across two games. Despite a slow start, Okoronkwo is expected to remain one of the Browns' top rotational edge rushers as the team takes on the Giants in Week 3.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters after Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars that Okoronkwo (head) is being evaluated for a concussion, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports. Okoronkwo sustained a head injury on the Browns' final defensive series in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game, and he finished the game without recording a tackle. His practice participation leading up to Week 3 against the Giants will be worth monitoring. If Okoronkwo is unable to suit up for the Browns' next game, then Alex Wright would serve as the primary backup defensive end behind starters Myles Garrett and Za'Darius Smith.
Okoronkwo recorded 31 tackles, 4.5 sacks, one pass defensed and a fumble recovery over 14 regular-season games for the Browns in 2023. Okoronkwo parlayed a strong 2022 season with the Texans into a three-year deal in Cleveland, and the 28-year-old edge rusher gave maximum effort when not sidelined by injury. He showed that grit in returning from a December pectoral injury that initially appeared to be of the season-ending variety. Okoronkwo maintained a spot in the rotation at defensive end along with Myles Garrett and Za'Darius Smith. It looks like the Browns hit in Year 1 of the deal, and Okoronkwo should remain part of the edge rotation in 2024.