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Albert Okwuegbunam: Let go by Philadelphia
The Eagles cut Okwuegbunam (abdomen) on Tuesday.
Okwuegbunam began the regular season on injured reserve after undergoing a core muscle repair procedure at the conclusion of training camp. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 16, and he was close to being activated off IR as he was able to log full practices leading up to Week 9 against the Jaguars. The 2020 fourth-round pick could stick around in Philadelphia on the practice squad or look to catch on with another team in need of depth at tight end.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Staying on IR
Okwuegbunam (abdomen) has not been activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, per the NFL's transaction log.
Okwuegbunam started the regular season on injured reserve after undergoing a core muscle repair procedure at the end of training camp. His 21-day practice window to return from IR opened Oct. 16, and while he doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game, he will be sidelined for that contest. Okwuegbunam will need to be activated off IR leading up to Week 10 against the Cowboys, otherwise he'll be forced to sit for the entire 2024 regular season, per Anthony DiBona of Philly Sports Network.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: On cusp of return
Okwuegbunam (abdomen) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars.
Okwuegbunam logged three full practices this week as he closes in on the end of his 21-day practice window, which expires on Nov. 6. The tight end needs to be activated from injured reserve by that date or he'll remain sidelined for the remainder of the season. Considering his participation level this week, he has a good shot of making his 2024 debut against Jacksonville in Week 9.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Logs full practice Wednesday
Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice session.
Okwuegbunam started the regular season on injured reserve after undergoing a core muscle repair procedure. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 16, and despite logging full practices since then, he has not been activated from IR. If Okwuegbunam is able to practice in full over the next two days, he'll give himself a good chance of making his regular-season debut against the Jaguars on Sunday.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Not activated for Week 8
The Eagles did not activate Okwuegbunam (abdomen) from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.
Okwuegbunam has been on IR all season while recovering from the core-muscle surgery he underwent in August, but he looks to be back to 100 percent after turning in a trio of full practices in both of the past two weeks. He didn't carry a designation into Sunday's contest, but the Eagles won't look to open up a spot on the 53-man roster for him just yet, even with top tight end Dallas Goedert (hamstring) set to miss a second straight game. Okwuegbunam's 21-day evaluation window will come to a close Nov. 6, so the Eagles will have to activate him by then, or else he won't be eligible to play this season.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Could play Week 8
Okwuegbunam (abdomen) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Despite Okwuegbunam having no injury designation, he'll still have to be activated from injured reserve by Saturday in order to play Sunday. With Dallas Goedert (hamstring) set to miss a second consecutive game in Week 8, Okwuegbunam could have an opportunity to serve as a secondary pass-catching option at tight end behind Grant Calcaterra.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Not activated for Week 7
Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was not activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Okwuegbunam had his 21-day practice window opened earlier this week on Wednesday, but he's not yet ready to return to game action. He'll miss a sixth straight game to open the 2024 campaign, and it's notable with Dallas Goedert (hamstring) ruled out for Week 7. Grant Calcaterra is expected to handle pass-catching duties at tight end for the Eagles against the Giants, while Jack Stoll likely focuses on the blocking responsibilities.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Logs another full practice Friday
Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
Okwuegbunam has now logged three consecutive full practice sessions after being designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. The 26-year-old tight end still must be activated to the Eagles' active roster in order to suit up Sunday. If Okwuegbunam is able to make his 2024 debut in Week 7, he could see increased offensive work with Dallas Goedert (hamstring) sidelined.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Practices in full Thursday
Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Okwuegbunam began the regular season on injured reserve due to an abdomen injury he sustained during training camp. That's caused him to miss the first five games of the year, but the 2020 fourth-round pick returned to practice Wednesday, and he has been a full participant in both practices. Barring any setbacks, Okwuegbunam should be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's NFC East showdown against the Giants.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Designated to return
Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Okwuegbunam has yet to appear in a game for the Eagles this season after sustaining an abdomen injury in mid-August that landed him on IR. However, the opening of his practice window Wednesday indicates that the 26-year-old is nearing a return to the field. The Eagles now have 21 days to activate Okwuegbunam to their active roster before he reverts to IR. Expect the second-year Eagle to serve as a depth piece in the team's tight end room once he's past his injury.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Undergoes surgery, placed on IR
The Eagles placed Okwuegbunam (abdomen) on injured reserve and designated him to return Tuesday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Okwuegbunam underwent a core muscle repair procedure, and he is projected to be out for 6-to-8 weeks. With the Eagles scheduled to have their bye in Week 5, the 2020 fourth-round tight end could aim to return to action for Week 6 against the Browns on Oct. 13. McLane notes that Philadelphia has released E.J. Jenkins, meaning Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra are the only two active tight ends on the roster for the time being.
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Eagles' Albert Okwuegbunam: Missing practice again
Okwuegbunam (abdomen) did not participate at practice Saturday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.
It was previously reported that Okwuegbunam's abdomen injury is not serious, but it's at least somewhat concerning that it's still keeping him off the field as the regular season approaches. Whether he gets a spot on the final 53-man roster may depend on how many tight ends Philadelphia's opts to keep on it.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 258 lbs |
| Birthplace: Springfield, IL |
| Age: 26 |
| School: Missouri |
| Experience: 5 |