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Eagles' Pass Rush Hit as Ogbo Okoronkwo Likely Heads to IR With Suspected Triceps Tear

The injury leaves Philadelphia short on edge rushers, pressing backups into larger roles.

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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
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Overview

  • ESPN and multiple reporters said Okoronkwo suffered a triceps tear in Week 4 and is likely bound for injured reserve, with Ian Rapoport indicating his season is expected to be over.
  • Further testing is pending to confirm the diagnosis, and surgery would be season-ending if a full tear is verified.
  • Okoronkwo was injured in the second quarter of a 31-25 win at Tampa Bay during his Eagles debut, logging four snaps before exiting.
  • Philadelphia already has starter Nolan Smith on injured reserve with a triceps injury, with a potential return targeted for after the Week 9 bye in November.
  • With depth strained, the Eagles are set to lean on Jalyx Hunt, Za'Darius Smith, Josh Uche, Patrick Johnson and Azeez Ojulari, and additional roster moves are under consideration.