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Eagles’ Edge Depth Takes Another Hit as Ogbo Okoronkwo Likely Lost for Season

Initial evaluations point to a torn triceps likely leading to injured reserve, further thinning a unit already missing Nolan Smith.

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Jun 10, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) uns a drill during minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Aug 22, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Patrick Johnson (48) celebrates a sack with defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (50) during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Overview

  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Ogbo Okoronkwo is expected to be done for the season with a torn triceps.
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane says Okoronkwo is believed to have torn his triceps and is likely headed to IR, with further testing pending.
  • The injury occurred during the Eagles’ Week 4 road win over the Buccaneers, a 31-25 result that moved Philadelphia to 4-0.
  • Philadelphia’s edge group was already depleted with Nolan Smith on injured reserve for a triceps issue and not expected back until November.
  • Okoronkwo, a late-July one-year signing, was making his first appearance of the season when he was hurt.