JEFF OKUDAH NEWS

Fans Debate If Jeff Okudah Will Ever Succeed with Detroit Lions Detroit Lions fans continue to debate just how successful Jeff Okudah can be in the NFL.

JUNE 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions CB Jeff Okudah on recovering from injury: 'I feel like I've been hungry like I haven't ate in years' Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah has been no stranger to on-the-field hardship since joining Detroit. After suffering a torn Achilles in Week 1...

JUNE 4, 2022 • NFL.COM

Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah 'hungry' to return from Achilles injury ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Jeff Okudah was trying to keep a positive mindset following the immediate evaluation of his injured leg from last year's...

JUNE 2, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Lions OTA observations: 10 thoughts on Ben Johnson, Michael Brockers, Jeff Okudah and more Okudah looks great physically as he recovers from a torn Achilles. Meanwhile, rookies Aidan Hutchinson and Kerby Joseph keep making plays.

JUNE 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why Jeff Okudah Is Not Playing Safety Any Time Soon Jeff Okudah is going to play cornerback for the Detroit Lions for the foreseeable future.

JUNE 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions head coach Dan Campbell on cornerback Jeff Okudah: 'I'm very encouraged' Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he's \

JUNE 2, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Lions Confident Jeff Okudah 'Will Be Ready' for Training Camp Dan Campbell updates the rehabilitation process of cornerback Jeff Okudah.

JUNE 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Expected to be ready for training camp Okudah is progressing well in his recovery from an Achilles injury, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Okudah is still working his way back from the injury, which he suffered in Week 1 of the 2021 season, but head coach Dan Campbell told Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com that he feels the cornerback will "be ready" to go full throttle at training camp. Regardless of his immediate availability at camp, Okudah appears to be on the right track to be available for the start of the 2022 regular season.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at OTAs Okudah (Achilles) took part in individual drills during Thursday's OTAs, but Lions head coach Dan Campbell said it's "hard to put a timeline" on when the cornerback will be ready f...

Impact Okudah tore his Achilles during the first game of the 2021 campaign and was sidelined for the remainder of the season. However, it appears he's progressing well throughout rehab and could potentially be ready for the start of the regular season. Regardless, Detroit is expected to be cautious with its 2020 first-round pick after he's appeared in just 10 games across his first two years in the NFL.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

3 Reasons Why Jeff Okudah Playing Safety Is Best for Lions' Defense Read more on why Jeff Okudah playing safety would be best for the Detroit Lions’ defense in 2022.

MAY 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Amani Oruwariye on Jeff Okudah Doubters: 'Stay In Your Lane' Cornerback Amani Oruwariye wants to remain a Detroit Lions for the foreseeable future and defends teammate Jeff Okudah.

MAY 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Amani Oruwariye on Jeff Okudah Doubters: 'Stay In Your Lane' Cornerback Amani Oruwariye wants to remain a Detroit Lions for the foreseeable future and defends teammate Jeff Okudah.

MAY 11, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: 5 Detroit Lions offseason storylines to watch: Jeff Okudah's health, contract extensions 5 Detroit Lions offseason storylines to watch: Jeff Okudah's health, contract extensions (subscription required)

MAY 9, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions take Hutchinson at No. 2, trade up to take Williams

The Detroit Lions selected Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson with the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft, addressing a desperate need with a hometown star

APRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All Lions: Should Lions Move Jeff Okudah to Nickel Cornerback? Cornerback Jeff Okudah has been posting videos of his rehabilitation on social media.

APRIL 3, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Jeff Okudah offers a promising video update on his injury recovery Lions CB Jeff Okudah offers a promising video update on his recovery from his Achilles injury

MARCH 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Lions Get Good News on Jeff Okudah Injury Update The Detroit Lions featured one of the youngest secondaries in the NFL last year. Every snap has become crucial to their development, which m...

MARCH 27, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

On track for summer return Head coach Dan Campbell recently said that Okudah (Achilles) is on track for a summer return, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact It's not clear whether that means Okudah will be ready for minicamp in June or training camp in August. However, on Thursday the 23-year-old posted a video of himself sprinting in a straight line, per SB Nation, so it seems that he could be returning sooner than later.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Campbell: Jeff Okudah sticking at CB, should return from Achilles by training camp Detroit Lions defensive back Jeff Okudah posted encouraging video Monday on Twitter of him doing change-of-direction and backpedal drills

MARCH 1, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Resumes running Okudah (Achilles) appears to have resumed running per a video he posted on Instagram Stories.

Impact Five months removed from surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles, Okudah is seen running through a series of small agility hurdles. While it remains to be seen how involved he will be once OTAs kick off in late May, Okudah at least seems to be on the right track for training camp.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions' Jeff Okudah 'hungry,' on right track as he moves into next phase of rehab Matthew Stafford set to join select club of ex-Detroit Lions quarterbacks in playoffs

JANUARY 18, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Amani Oruwariye: 'Time for the world to really see' what Lions CB Jeff Okudah can do The 3rd pick in 2020 NFL draft, Jeff Okudah has missed more than twice as many games (23) as he has played (10) in first 2 seasons with Detr...

JANUARY 11, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Packers dominate 2nd half, bounce back to beat Lions 35-17

Aaron Jones caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes and rushed for a fourth score, and the Green Bay Packers had a welcome return to normal after an embarrassing openi...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

THE DAILY DRIVE: How Detroit Lions will make up for Jeff Okudah's loss in young secondary Why I was so impressed with Dan Campbell after his Detroit Lions coaching debut (Subscription Required)

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions' Jeff Okudah has ruptured Achilles tendon, ending season ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Jeff Okudah's second season is over. The Detroit Lions' second-year cornerback suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in th...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM