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Down year in 2024 Okoronkwo tallied 23 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble over 16 games in 2024.

Impact The veteran defensive tackle saw his production decline significantly this season compared to 2023, recording fewer tackles (31 to 23), fewer sacks (4.5 to 3.0) and fewer passes defended (one to zero) in 2024, despite playing in two more games. Okoronkwo made five starts this season, recording just eight total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble in those contests. He's now entering the final season of a three-year, $19 million deal signed with Cleveland in 2022. Expect Okoronkwo to remain one of the Browns' top rotational defensive linemen heading into the 2025 season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Able to suit up Week 18 Okoronkwo (knee) is not among the Browns' inactives for Saturday's tilt against Baltimore.

Impact Okoronkwo missed last Sunday's game against Miami due to a knee injury, but he'll be able to return to the field Saturday. The veteran defensive lineman has seen his role fluctuate throughout the campaign but typically plays around half of the Browns' defensive snaps. Sam Kamara might see a bit less defensive work Saturday with Okoronkwo back in action.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 18 Okoronkwo (knee) is questionable to play Saturday versus the Ravens.

Impact Okoronkwo was unavailable for the team's Week 17 loss to the Dolphins due to a knee injury and his status for Week 18 is now up in the air. The defensive lineman was able to log three limited practices during the week, opening the door for him to return to the field in the regular-season finale against Baltimore.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for Week 17 Okoronkwo (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Okoronkwo will miss his first game of the season in Week 17. He'd previously dealt with a knee issue in late October but managed to play through the injury. Okoronkwo has recorded 22 tackles (14 solo), including five TFLs and 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble across 15 appearances this season. He'd started five of the previous six contests for Cleveland. James Houston could get some extra reps as a sub-package edge rusher.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records sack in loss Okoronkwo recorded four tackles, 1.0 sacks and forced a fumble in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints in Week 11.

Impact This was Cleveland's first game since it traded defensive end Za'Darius Smith to Detroit. The sack was the third of the season for Okoronkwo, who should continue to see a bump in playing time without Smith on the roster.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Past knee injury Okoronkwo (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Okoronkwo began the Browns' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions after sustaining a knee injury in the team's Week 8 win over the Ravens. However, he upgraded to full practice Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his knee issue in time for Week 9. Expect the 29-year-old to serve as the Browns' top rotational defensive end Sunday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ogbo Okoronkwo questionable to return vs. Ravens Okoronkwo sustained the injury in the second quarter

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Exits game with knee injury Okoronkwo (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Baltimore.

Impact While Okoronkwo is sidelined, Isaiah McGuire will be the Lions' lone backup at defensive end behind starters Myles Garrett and Za'Darius Smith.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Sunday Okoronkwo (illness) was a full participant during practice Wednesday.

Impact Okoronkwo exited Sunday's loss to the Commanders early due to illness, but when the Browns returned to the practice field Wednesday, the Oklahoma product was feeling well. He should be all set to suit up Week 6 against the Eagles.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Okoronkwo (illness) has left Sunday's game against the Commanders, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Okoronkwo's exit will be a blow to the Browns' defensive line depth as they finish out Week 5 against the Commanders. While he's sidelined, Sam Kamara and Isaiah McGuire will likely see extra snaps on the edges.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Okoronkwo (illness) has left Sunday's game against the Commanders, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Okoronkwo's exit will be a blow to the Browns' defensive line depth as they finish out Week 5 against the Commanders. While he's sidelined, Sam Kamara and Isaiah McGuire will likely see extra snaps on the edges.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Past head injury Okoronkwo was cleared from concussion protocol Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Okoronkwo sustained a head injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win, but it appears he's already moved past the issue. The 29-year-old has yet to record a stat while playing 58 total snaps (37 defensive and 21 on special teams) across two games. Despite a slow start, Okoronkwo is expected to remain one of the Browns' top rotational edge rushers as the team takes on the Giants in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocols Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters after Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars that Okoronkwo (head) is being evaluated for a possible concussion, Zac Jackson of The Athletic...

Impact Okoronkwo sustained a head injury on the Browns' final defensive series in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game, and he finished the game without recording a tackle. His practice participation leading up to Week 3 against the Giants will be worth monitoring. If Okoronkwo is unable to suit up for the Browns' next game, then Alex Wright would serve as the primary backup defensive end behind starters Myles Garrett and Za'Darius Smith.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 18, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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AUGUST 15, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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JUNE 28, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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MAY 19, 2024 • SI.COM

Delivers in first year Okoronkwo recorded 31 tackles, 4.5 sacks, one pass defensed and a fumble recovery over 14 regular-season games for the Browns in 2023.

Impact Okoronkwo parlayed a strong 2022 season with the Texans into a three-year deal in Cleveland, and the 28-year-old edge rusher gave maximum effort when not sidelined by injury. He showed that effort in returning from a December pectoral injury that initially appeared to be season ending. Okoronkwo maintained a spot in the rotation at defensive end along with Myles Garrett and Za'Darius Smith. It looks like the Browns hit in year one of the deal, and Okoronkwo should remain as part of the edge rotation in 2024.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Week 18 Okoronkwo (pectoral) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Kelsey Russo of the Browns official site reports.

Impact Okoronkwo had missed Cleveland's last three games with this pectoral injury, but it now seems as if he's had enough time to move past the issue. Expect the 28-year-old to return to his usual duties as a rotational defensive end in Week 18.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ogbonnia Okoronkwo detonates on Broncos' rush attempt for red-zone TFL Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbonnia Okoronkwo stuffs Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine for a 3-yard loss.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM