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The San Francisco 49ers released defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo to clear a roster spot for Mykel Williams, who is expected to make his season debut against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5. The move addresses ongoing defensive line injuries, including those of Nick Bosa and James Thompson Jr., as the team prepares for a challenging road game at Lumen Field.
The Cleveland Browns released defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo and re-signed kicker Andre Szmyt as part of their roster updates.
The Cleveland Browns signed kicker Andre Szmyt and released defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo, with Szmyt making his NFL debut after stints with Syracuse, the Bears, and the UFL, while Okoronkwo, who joined the Browns in 2023, played 30 games over two seasons.
Joe Flacco has officially been added to the Cleveland Browns' 53-man roster, easing concerns for fans. The team also discusses Amari Cooper's improving health and the possibility of him returning to form. However, Ogbo Okoronkwo's season is expected to end due to injury, with little chance of him playing through it.
The Cleveland Browns have suffered significant defensive losses as safety Grant Delpit is placed on injured reserve with a groin injury and defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo could miss the rest of the season with a pectoral injury. Delpit, the team's leading tackler, could potentially return for the playoffs after undergoing surgery. The Browns have faced a series of season-ending injuries this year, including to key players such as running back Nick Chubb and quarterback Deshaun Watson. Despite the setbacks, the Browns currently hold the No. 5 seed in the AFC wild-card race.
The Cleveland Browns' recent acquisition of three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Za'Darius Smith is not bad news for fellow edge Ogbo Okoronkwo, who will still likely get as many snaps as he would have. The Browns have known all along that they'd acquire a proven third rusher to rotate with Myles Garrett and Okoronkwo, and if it wasn't Smith, it would've been someone else. The player this trade impacts far more than Okoronkwo in the short term is 2022 third-round pick Alex Wright, who will now have to fight and scrap for every rep he gets.