ALBERT OKWUEGBUNAM JR. NEWS

Dealing with knee injury Okwuegbunam (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Okwuegbunam dealt with a knee injury earlier in the season, so it's hard to gauge how much concern to have over his limited participation, as it's possible this was more of a maintenance decision. Despite being second on the tight end positional depth chart, Okwuegbunam has been a steady contributor for the Broncos this season, notching 31 catches on 36 targets for 325 yards and two touchdowns.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Denver in receiving Okwuegbunam caught three of four targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Okwuegbunam remained involved in Denver's passing attack Sunday, as his 58 yards were a team-high. The 23-year-old tight end has now seen at least four targets in his last 3 games. Against Cincinnati, Okwuegbunam played on 30 of the Broncos' 75 offensive snaps, exactly half of starter Noah Fant's snap total in the contest. Though Okwuegbunam is difficult to trust for fantasy purposes, his involvement in the offense is an encouraging sign. The 6-foot-5, 258-pounder will be nothing more than a desperation play in a favorable matchup with the Raiders in Week 16.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Try to win the rest of these games and see where we land': Albert Okwuegbunam on goals going forward Tight end Albert Okwuegbunam checks in with team reporter Sydney Jones following the Broncos' 15-10 loss to discuss the offense's performanc...

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

#CINvsDEN: Drew Lock finds Albert Okwuegbunam for 24-yard gain QB Drew Lock finds TE Albert Okwuegbunam for a 24-yard gain against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Bridgewater hospitalized overnight after head injury in loss

Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was admitted to a hospital Sunday after a scary collision left him apparently unconscious and with a head injury

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

#CINvsDEN: Albert Okwuegbunam hurdles Bengals defender for first down TE Albert Okwuegbunam hurdles a defender to pick up first down for Denver against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

#DETvsDEN: TE Albert Okwuegbunam TE Albert Okwuegbunam discusses the offense's success vs. the Lions, the blocking by tight ends and the offensive line setting up a big rush...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Hauls in TD pass Sunday Okwuegbunam caught all five of his targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-10 win over the Lions.

Impact Noah Fant managed 10 more yards on one fewer reception, but Okwuegbunam was the Denver tight end who made the biggest impact with a four-yard score in the fourth quarter. It was only the second TD of the season for the second-year player, with his first coming back in Week 1, but the five grabs were a season high. Okwuegbunam will look to build on this performance in Week 15 against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

#DETvsDEN: Albert Okwuegbunam scores on 4-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater TE Albert Okwuegbunam powers into the end zone on a 4-yard touchdown reception from QB Teddy Bridgewater.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos honor Demaryius Thomas with 38-10 rout of the Lions

The Denver Broncos honored the late Demaryius Thomas with a 38-10 win over Detroit and tributes including a video montage and a moment of silence

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catches three passes in loss Okwuegbunam secured three of four targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 22-9 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Okwuegbunam played 43 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps, operating as the No. 2 tight end behind Noah Fant. Though the 23-year-old has flashed his athleticism throughout the season, he'll likely continue to have little fantasy value while Fant is healthy and available.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited role in win Okwuegbunam caught one of two targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 28-13 win over the Chargers.

Impact Okwuegbunam played on 45 percent of Denver's offensive snaps, continuing to be the second option at tight end behind Noah Fant. The 23-year-old likely can't be a consistent producer for fantasy purposes with such a limited role in the offense. With Fant healthy, Okwuegbunam is best ignored for fantasy. The Broncos visit the Chiefs in Week 13.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Broncos WR Tim Patrick agrees to $30M extension

A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that wide receiver Tim Patrick and the Denver Broncos have agreed to a three-year extension worth $30 million...

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leading receiver in loss Okwuegbunam caught all three of his targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Eagles.

Impact The tight end did most of his damage on a 64-yard grab in the second quarter that set up a Broncos field goal, but that was enough to allow Okwuegbunam to lead the team in receiving yards while also setting a new career single-game high for the second-year player. With Noah Fant (5-59 on six targets Sunday) atop the depth chart at his position, however, Okwuegbunam's production will likely remain volatile on the other side of Denver's Week 11 bye.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No easy street: Broncos falter in 30-13 loss to Eagles

Everything was so difficult for the Denver Broncos in a 30-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slay's scoop-and-score leads Eagles past Broncos 30-13

Cornerback Darius Slay's 82-yard fumble return for a touchdown sparked the Philadelphia Eagles to a 30-13 upset of the Denver Broncos on Sunday

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

#PHIvsDEN: Albert Okwuegbunam picks up 64 yards on dazzling catch-and-run TE Albert Okwuegbunam creates a big gain for the Broncos on a reception against the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Albert Okwuegbunam can hardly be caught on 64-yard dash Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam can hardly be caught on 64-yard dash.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • NFL.COM

Active in Week 10 Okwuegbunam (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Zac Stevens of the TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact The second-year tight end will revert back to No. 2 duties with Noah Fant available after missing Week 9 due to a stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list. However, Okwuegbunam should still enjoy a modest role in the passing game and checks in with multiple receptions in each of the last two games, the former contest with Fant available.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Week 10 Okwuegbunam (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Okwuegbunam was unable to practice Wednesday but then managed to participate on a limited basis both Thursday and Friday. Denver got Noah Fant back from the reserve/COVID-19 list this week, so Albert O will work in a complementary role at tight end if he manages to play through the knee injury.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Increases practice activity Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said Okwuegbunam (knee) will be a limited participant in Thursday's practice, George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Okwuegbunam's upgrade from no activity at Wednesday's practice to a limited showing a day later seemingly suggests that he experienced no setbacks with the lingering knee injury coming out of last week's win over Dallas. Though he looks on track to be ready to play Sunday against the Eagles, Okwuegbunam is expected to see his playing time take a hit with top tight end Noah Fant (illness) having been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday after sitting out the Broncos' Week 9 victory.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Does not practice Wednesday Okwuegbunam (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Okwuegbunam was originally questionable for Week 9 against Dallas but ultimately suited up with Noah Fant (illness) out. Whether he missed practice as a precautionary measure or due to aggravating the injury is not yet known. He'll try to return to the practice field Thursday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in win Okwuegbunam secured four of five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Okwuegbunam started in place of Noah Fant (illness), but he was unable to capitalize on his opportunity as the team's No. 1 tight end. The 23-year-old played on 63 of the teams 78 offensive snaps and his five targets were tied with wideout Tim Patrick for the second most among Broncos pass catchers. With Fant likely rejoining the team for Week 10, Okwuegbunam can't be trusted to produce consistently for fantasy as Denver's No. 2 tight end. Nonetheless, the 6-foot-5, 258-pounder gets a matchup against the Eagles in a Week 10 showdown.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signature victory at Dallas keeps Broncos in playoff mix

The Denver Broncos are riding high after their biggest win since Super Bowl 50

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Okwuegbunam (knee) has returned to Sunday's game against the Cowboys, George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Okwuegbunam aggravated his knee injury and was labeled questionable to return early in the second half, but he'll play through the issue and is back on the field for Denver.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE