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DE Alex Okafor talks recent success with the defense following a victory over the Raiders Chiefs' DE Alex Okafor talks recent success with the defense following a victory over the Raiders during press conference Monday.
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Hamstring has healed Okafor (hamstring) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Impact Okafor was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, indicating that the hamstring injury he sustained over a month ago is no longer bothering him. The veteran defensive end is healthy as the Chiefs prepare to face the Browns in Week 1.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bothered by hamstring Okafor (hamstring) departed Wednesday's practice early due to injury, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Okafor and fellow defensive starter Willie Gay (head) were both early departures Wednesday. The 30-year-old veteran has handled a rotational role for Kansas City in each of the last two seasons, with 21 appearances in that span.
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Chiefs veterans have something to prove in 2021
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Chiefs open training camp, place Watts on PUP list
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Kansas City Chiefs re-sign DE Alex Okafor to 1-year deal
Veteran defensive end Alex Okafor has signed a one-year deal to return to the Kansas City Chiefs, just days before the first players begin reporting for training campJULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Signs one-year deal Okafor has signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Impact Okafor, who spent the last two seasons with the team, is thus slated to return to Kansas City in 2021 and bolster the defense while serving as a rotational pass rusher. The 30-year-old appeared in 11 games last year, recording 16 tackles and three sacks.
JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs believe late-round medical gambles could pay off big
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Chiefs search in NFL draft for more help protecting Mahomes
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Super Bowl: BetMGM odds, how to watch former Longhorn Alex Okafor The final game of the NFL season is upon us. This season, Texas ex Alex Okafor will finally get his shot to play in the Super Bowl.
FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Chiefs’ Run It Back campaign fueled by determined, previously injured players After missing last year’s Super Bowl, players such as Juan Thonhill, Alex Okafor and Andrew Wylie will play key roles in Sunday’s game.
FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Reigning champion Chiefs dump Bills 38-24 in AFC title game
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Raiders RT Sam Young, Chiefs WR Watkins among inactives
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Back on active roster The Chiefs activated Okafor (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Okafor will return to the field in Sunday's game against the Raiders for the first time since Week 6 against the Bills. He's missed five total games this season due to hamstring issues, while the veteran defensive end has notched six tackles and a half sack over the four games he's played.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Wednesday Okafor (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, indicating the beginning of his 21-day window to be activated from IR, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Okafor has missed the requisite amount of time on IR, and he could play this week against the Raiders. Frank Clark and Tanoh Kpassagnon will remain the starting defensive ends, but Okafor's reserve role could expand since Taco Charlton (fractured leg) is out for the year.
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
