Alex Okafor Fantasy Stats

Free-agent pass-rusher Alex Okafor signed an undisclosed one-year deal to return to the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, according to a source. Okafor signed a three-year deal with the Chiefs in 2019, but he restructured his contract before the 2020 campaign and hit free agency this offseason after his second year with the team. The 30-year-old former fourth-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals in 2013 played in just 21 games (nine starts) the last two years in KC due to injuries, but he's been productive when on the field and had eight sacks combined in 2019 and 2020. Okafor will likely play a rotational role on Kansas City's defensive line in his third straight season with the team.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Mondays contest versus Buffalo after exiting in the first half with a hamstring injury. Additionally, offensive lineman Mitchell Schwartz (back) has also been ruled out, further hampering the Kansas City o-line. Okafor made his sixth tackle of the season prior to his departure, with Tanoh Kpassagnon likely to see a larger workload on the edge for the remainder of the contest. Despite some injury blows to the Chiefs Defense, the team should be in a prime season-long fantasy spot over the coming weeks with matchups against the Broncos, Jets, and Panthers on the horizon.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Alex Okafor (ankle, knee) was diagnosed with a sprained ankle and knee bone bruise after he underwent an MRI exam on Wednesday, according to sources informed of the situation. He's considered week-to-week and it's unclear when he'll return to practice. Okafor is coming off a torn Achilles in Week 11 of last year, but he was having a strong year before the injury, tallying 43 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. A fully healthy season for Okafor could put him on the IDP map, but he's a big injury risk.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Alex Okafor suffered an undisclosed injury in practice on Wednesday and limped off the field under his own power. This is notable since Okafor is coming off a torn Achilles he suffered in Week 11 last year. Before his injury, he had 43 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Okafor and Cameron Jordan can combine to form a fearsome pass rush for the Saints, so hopefully Okafor's injury isn't serious and isn't related to his Achilles. Stay tuned for more updates.

The New Orleans Saints re-signed linebacker Alex Okafor on a two-year deal worth up to $10 million, according to a source. Okafor was having an All-Pro season before he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. He racked up 43 tackles and 4.5 sacks in just 10 games, and the Saints understandably want to see what he can do over a full season. New Orleans defensive unit is slowly becoming a scary group and one that fantasy owners should target as a sleeper.

The New Orleans Saints are interested in re-signing linebacker Alex Okafor, according to a source familiar with the situation. However, Okafor is also drawing interest around the league, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers being one of the interested parties. Okafor was having a career year with 43 tackles (27 solo), 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and three passes defensed before a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 11. If fully healthy in 2018, Okafor could be an excellent value pick in IDP leagues.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Alex Okafor (Achilles) suffered a season-ending Achilles injury against Washington in Week 11. Okafor is in his fifth NFL season and first in New Orleans. His signing this offseason proved to be a key part of the defensive turnaround the Saints have experienced this season. Okafor ends his season with 4.5 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. The defense struggled last week and may have a bit more trouble from here on out without a key cog. Third-round pick Trey Hendrickson will likely step in for Okafor at defensive end.