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Detroit Lions season in review: Rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah First-rounder Jeff Okudah had a rough first season with the Detroit Lions Back in the 2019 season, the Detroit Lions had one of the worst pa...

JANUARY 5, 2021 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Successful surgery Okudah (groin) underwent surgery and is moving well, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Suffering a groin injury during Week 11, Okudah received season-ending surgery and is recovering well. The rookie is expected to be a full participant in the Lions' offseason training program. Throughout the 21-year-old's 11 games, he posted 47 tackles and one interception.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Lions officially place Jeff Okudah on IR The Detroit Lions have officially placed 1st round pick Jeff Okudah on injured reserve.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

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DECEMBER 15, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Undergoes season-ending surgery Okudah (groin) announced via his personal Twitter that he recently underwent successful core muscle surgery.

Impact The rookie was placed on injured reserve Monday with a groin injury and has now undergone his season-ending surgery. Okudah finishes his first NFL season with 47 tackles and an interception and will now begin his rehab process.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Okudah (groin) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Okudah will undergo season-ending surgery at some point this week and won't return this season. He should be back to 100 percent for the 2021 campaign, as he looks to build off an uninspiring rookie year. Through nine games this year, Okudah posted 47 tackles (41 solo), two pass breakups and an interception, and he let up 594 yards (11.2 yards per target) and two touchdowns in coverage.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season Okudah will undergo season-ending groin surgery next week, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Okudah missed last week's game against the Bears with shoulder and groin injuries, and he'll now be shut down for the season. The 2020 third-overall pick is expected to be 100 percent for the 2021 season. Okudah will finish his rookie season with 47 tackles (41 solo), two pass breakups and an interception over nine games. He struggled a bit in coverage, however, allowing 594 yards (11.2 yards per target) and two touchdowns this year. Expect him to be placed on injured reserve in the near future.

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions rookie CB Jeff Okudah needs season-ending surgery The No. 3 pick in the 2020 draft, Okudah appeared in just nine games for the Lions this season, including six starts.

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Unavailable against Green Bay Okudah (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Packers.

Impact Okudah will miss a third straight game. He didn't practice all week, either, so it's tough to get a grasp on his status for next week's clash against Tennessee. The rookie has struggled at times this season, so it won't be a major loss for the Lions' secondary. Darryl Roberts should see the largest increase in usage as a result.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still unable to practice Okudah (groin) did not participate during Thursday's practice session, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact The rookie No. 3 overall draft choice has been unavailable for eight consecutive practice sessions, having initially sustained his groin injury Nov. 22 against Carolina. If Okudah is in fact forced into a third straight game absence, it would present an especially daunting challenge for the Lions' secondary given a Week 14 matchup against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions Week 14 injury report: No practice for Kenny Golladay, Tyrell Crosby, or Jeff Okudah on Thursday Updating the Detroit Lions Week 14 injury report after their Thursday practice.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Detroit Lions Week 13 injury designations: Kenny Golladay, Da'Shawn Hand, Jeff Okudah ruled OUT Examining the Week 13 injury designations for the Detroit Lions as they prepare to take on the Chicago Bears.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play Week 13 Okudah (shoulder/groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Okudah was unable to practice at all this week and has tacked on a groin injury in addition to the shoulder problem that has been bothering him since Week 11. Mike Ford should start in Okudah's spot opposite Justin Coleman, and Amani Oruwariye is the only other healthy cornerback left on Detroit's roster.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 3, 2020 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Continues to miss practice Okudah (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Okudah hasn't been able to practice since sustaining his shoulder injury in Week 11. The rookie third-overall pick will have to heal up in a hurry in order to play against the Bears come Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions Week 13 injury report: Kenny Golladay, Jeff Okudah miss Wednesday's practice Examining the Detroit Lions injuries on the Week 13 Wednesday practice report as they prepare to face the Chicago Bears.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Won't suit up Thursday Okudah (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Texans, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Okudah missed the entire week of practice after suffering a shoulder injury in this past Sunday's loss to the Panthers.The third-overall pick's usage has declined recently, as he hasn't played more than 50 percent of the snaps on defense since Week 8. Desmond Trufant, Justin Coleman and Amani Oruwariye (back), who is considered questionable, are expected to start Thursday's game at cornerback.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions' D'Andre Swift questionable, Kenny Golladay, Jeff Okudah out for Thanksgiving Detroit Lions CB Jeff Okudah will miss Thursday's game with a shoulder injury, and Amani Oruwariye is questionable with a back injury

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Listed as DNP Okudah (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Okudah suffered this injury during Sunday's loss to the Panthers. It's discouraging that he's starting the week as a DNP, but he'll have two more practices to upgrade his status. Mike Ford (concussion) also missed Monday's practice, so Desmond Trufant, Justin Coleman and Amani Oruwariye are the only healthy cornerbacks on Detroit's roster.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up shoulder injury Okudah exited Sunday's game against the Panthers with a shoulder injury.

Impact The rookie first-round pick had seven tackles (five solo) before leaving the game during the fourth quarter. Okudah will have a short week to recover before Thursday's Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Texans.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' Jeff Okudah feeling some relief from his rookie 'growing pains' Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah was touted as a Day 1 starter.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Detroit Lions CB Jeff Okudah: Rookie year more difficult than I imagined Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah says his rookie year has been more difficult than he imagined going into the season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Upgraded Thursday Okudah (ankle/groin) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Okudah was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice with two separate injuries, but he seems on track for Sunday's game against the Football Team. The rookie from Ohio State has played at least half of the team's defensive snaps every game he's been healthy, so expect him to do so again in Week 10 now that he's fully healthy.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE