Okoronkwo tallied 23 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble over 16 games in 2024. The veteran defensive tackle saw his production decline significantly this season compared to 2023, recording fewer tackles (31 to 23), fewer sacks (4.5 to 3.0) and fewer passes defended (one to zero) in 2024, despite playing in two more games. Okoronkwo made five starts this season, recording just eight total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble in those contests. He's now entering the final season of a three-year, $19 million deal signed with Cleveland in 2022. Expect Okoronkwo to remain one of the Browns' top rotational defensive linemen heading into the 2025 season.
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Team
Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
4/24/1995 (29)
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Active
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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 tallied 23 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble over 16 games in 2024. The veteran defensive tackle saw his production decline significantly this season compared to 2023, recording fewer tackles (31 to 23), fewer sacks (4.5 to 3.0) and fewer passes defended (one to zero) in 2024, despite playing in two more games. Okoronkwo made five starts this season, recording just eight total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble in those contests. He's now entering the final season of a three-year, $19 million deal signed with Cleveland in 2022. Expect Okoronkwo to remain one of the Browns' top rotational defensive linemen heading into the 2025 season.
Okoronkwo (knee) is not among the Browns' inactives for Saturday's tilt against Baltimore. Okoronkwo missed last Sunday's game against Miami due to a knee injury, but he'll be able to return to the field Saturday. The veteran defensive lineman has seen his role fluctuate throughout the campaign but typically plays around half of the Browns' defensive snaps. Sam Kamara might see a bit less defensive work Saturday with Okoronkwo back in action.
Okoronkwo (knee) is questionable to play Saturday versus the Ravens. Okoronkwo was unavailable for the team's Week 17 loss to the Dolphins due to a knee injury and his status for Week 18 is now up in the air. The defensive lineman was able to log three limited practices during the week, opening the door for him to return to the field in the regular-season finale against Baltimore.
Okoronkwo (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Okoronkwo will miss his first game of the season in Week 17. He'd previously dealt with a knee issue in late October but managed to play through the injury. Okoronkwo has recorded 22 tackles (14 solo), including five TFLs and 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble across 15 appearances this season. He'd started five of the previous six contests for Cleveland. James Houston could get some extra reps as a sub-package edge rusher.
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.