JULY 13 • USATODAY.COM
MICHAEL OJEMUDIA
2024 Cardinals roster preview: CB Michael Ojemudia We will preview every player on the Cardinals’ roster heading into training camp. This is about cornerback Michael Ojemudia.
Michael Ojemudia, Denver Broncos, Safety Michael Ojemudia is a 6-2, 190-pound Outside Linebacker from Farmington, MI. He has committed to Eastern Michigan Eagles.
APRIL 29 • 247SPORTS.COM
Plays primarily on special teams Ojemudia didn't post a tackle in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18, and ended the season with no statistics over two games played.
Impact Ojemudia was signed by the Bears ahead of Week 17 after spending time with the Broncos earlier in the season. While with Denver, he played two defensive snaps and 23 snaps on special teams. He's under contract with the team through the 2023 season, and he'll likely compete for a roster spot in training camp.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets activated Ojemudia (elbow) was returned to the active roster Monday.
Impact Ojemudia suffered a dislocated elbow during a preseason contest and will be making his season debut Monday night. His return should be a boost to the Broncos' secondary.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Damarri Mathis and Michael Ojemudia embrace opportunity to step up in place of CB Ronald Darby “[I have] that ‘next man up’ mentality,” Mathis said. “I’m ready to play, and I just feel like I have that mindset and [I’m] just ready to g...
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Hoping to be available by Monday Head coach Nathaniel Hackett said that he hopes to have Ojemudia (elbow) on the team's active roster and off injured reserve by Monday night's contest versus the Chargers, Zac Stev...
Impact Ojemudia was placed on IR after suffering a dislocated elbow in August, and he's since missed the team's first first five games as a result. If the 200-pound cornerback is indeed elevated to Denver's active roster before Monday night's matchup against the Chargers, he'll likely serve as a depth piece in the Broncos' secondary behind Patrick Surtain, K'Waun Williams (wrist) and Damarri Mathis (knee).
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Ojemudia (elbow) was designated to return from IR on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact Ojemudia was able to practice with the team Tuesday as a result, and he could return to play as soon as Monday against the Chargers. However, he will need to be activated to the 53-man roster before then, which the team now has three weeks to do.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos designate Justin Simmons, Greg Dulcich, Michael Ojemudia to return from injured reserve All three players are eligible to play against the Chargers in Week 6, but they must be activated to the 53-man roster to participate in the...
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Broncos Lose CB Michael Ojemudia to a 4-to-6-Week Injury The Broncos not only played poorly but suffered a few injury losses as well.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dislocates elbow Ojemudia suffered a dislocated elbow Saturday, Andrew Mason of 104.3 The Fan reports.
Impact It's a really tough break for Ojemudia, who had been jockeying for depth chart positioning in an uber-competitive Broncos defensive backfield. He should still be in line to see the field in some capacity this season once he has fully recovered from his injury, but in the meantime, K'Waun Williams and Damarri Mathis will likely see most of Denver's reps at corner behind Patrick Surtain and Ronald Darby.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers elbow injury Ojemudia left the game with an elbow injury during Denver's 42-15 preseason loss at Buffalo on Saturday.
Impact It's unclear how severe the injury is, but more should be known upon another update from the team. The 24-year-old corner also left last week's preseason game versus Dallas prematurely to enter concussion protocol, and he missed 15 games due to a hamstring injury last season. Until he's ready to play again, K'Waun Williams and Damarri Mathis should see increased reps.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared of concussion Ojemudia (concussion protocol) was cleared to return to Saturday's preseason game against Dallas.
Impact Ojemudia seems to have avoided any serious issues after he exited Saturday's exhibition to be evaluated for a potential concussion. The 24-year-old cornerback missed 15 games due to a hamstring injury last season, but he should play a prominent role in Denver's secondary if he can stay healthy during this coming regular season.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoing concussion evaluation Ojemudia (head) left Saturday' preseason game against the Cowboys to be evaluated for a possible concussion.
Impact Ojemudia is questionable to return to Saturday' exhibition after suffering a head injury. The 2020 third-round pick recorded 62 tackles and six passes defended over 16 games as a rookie, but he was sidelined for all but two weeks while dealing with a hamstring injury last season. When healthy, Ojemudia figures to compete with Damarri Mathis and Blessuan Austin for a primary depth role in Denver's secondary this preseason.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Why CB Michael Ojemudia, after a lost season, could be vital piece for Broncos Ojemudia's season finale was a springboard to his offseason as he hopes to earn a role as a key depth piece for the Broncos.
MAY 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Activated from IR Ojemudia (hamstring) was activated from IR on Saturday.
Impact Ojemudia was injured during the preseason and it was expected his hamstring was more of a week-to-week issue, but this Sunday will be his first chance to play in 2021. Assuming the second-year pro is active Sunday against the Lions, he'll likely provide some depth in the secondary and snaps on special teams.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos activate Bryce Callahan, Michael Ojemudia, Micah Kiser from IR; place Malik Reed on Reserve/COVID-19 list Denver’s roster will receive reinforcements as three players return from injured reserve.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Designated to return from IR Ojemudia (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact Ojemudia has has to see game action in 2021 after suffering an injury during the preseason. The move opens a 21-day practice window during which he can be activated at any point before reverting to injured reserve for the rest of the season.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from COVID-19 list Ojemudia (hamstring/illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Ojemudia tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in November but has now cleared the league's health and safety protocols. However, the cornerback will remain on injured reserve as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos activate QB Drew Lock, LB Justin Strnad, CB Michael Ojemudia from Reserve/COVID-19 list Ojemudia remains on injured reserve.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Ojemudia (hamstring) tested positive for COVID and was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Ojemudia is also dealing with a hamstring injury and has yet to play this season. The 2020 third-round selection will try to get healthy so he can take the field in 2021.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on IR The Broncos placed Ojemudia (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Ojemudia's hamstring injury wasn't expected to be that serious, but he will start the season on injured reserve anyways. He has to spend a minimum of three weeks on IR before being eligible to return.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Denver Broncos trade WR Trinity Benson to Detroit Lions
The Denver Broncos have traded speedy wide receiver Trinity Benson to the Detroit Lions in exchange for fifth- and seventh-round picks in the 2022 draftAUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Report: Broncos CB Michael Ojemudia out 'week to week' with hamstring injury Overall good news — Broncos CB Michael Ojemudia injured his hamstring, not his knee, and he should be OK long-term.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Suffers hamstring injury Ojemudia (hamstring) is considered week-to-week but should be OK, according to Mike Klis of 9News Denver.
Impact It was originally feared that Ojemudia suffered a knee injury in Saturday's 30-3 win over the Seahawks, but multiple sources indicate that the injury is related to his hamstring. The 23-year-old cornerback has had a solid training camp and preseason, but his playing time in the Denver defense likely will be limited going forward. The Broncos acquired Kyle Fuller, Ronald Darby and rookie Patrick Surtain this offseason, and this trio should see the majority of snaps in Denver's defensive backfield. Ojemudia's injury only muddies his situation more entering the 2021 season.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Teddy's Time? Bridgewater solid as Broncos thump Seahawks
Teddy Bridgewater made another strong statement in his case to be Denver’s starting quarterback, leading a pair of touchdown drives in the Broncos’ 30-3 preseason win over the Seat...AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
