Jeff Okudah Fantasy

The Atlanta Falcons acquired cornerback Jeff Okudah from the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, according to his agent Kevin Conner. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Falcons sent the Lions a fifth-round pick in this year's draft in exchange for Okudah, according to a source. The 24-year-old will get a fresh start in Atlanta after the Lions took him with the third overall pick in 2020 out of Ohio State. Injuries limited Okudah to just 10 games in his first two NFL seasons, but he was able to play in 15 games in 2022 and finished with a career-high 73 tackles (59 solo), one interception returned for a touchdown, seven passes defensed and one forced fumble. In his new home Okudah will be looking to supplant Casey Heyward as a starter in Atlanta opposing A.J. Terrell.

Apr. 11th • 1:12 PM

Detroit Lions defensive back Jeff Okudah (elbow) is listed as questionable for the Week 18 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. It appears the 23-year-old suffered an elbow injury during practice on Friday, which has put his status in question. The Lions will turn to Jerry Jacobs and Mike Hughes if Okudah doesn't suit up. His absence would be a significant hit considering this is a must-win game for the Lions. The former first round pick has 73 tackles, seven passes defended, and one interception in 15 games this season.

Jan. 8th • 10:44 AM

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (concussion) is officially inactive for the Thanksgiving Day game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. Detroit's defense will also be without defensive end Charles Harris (groin) and Joshua Pascal (knee) against a potent Bills offense. Okudah suffered a concussion in last week's upset victory over the New York Giants, and he'll miss his first game of the season this week as a result. Hopefully the 23-year-old will be able to clear the league's protocols and return to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13. With Okudah out, the Lions secondary will be even more vulnerable against a Bills offense that should have a field day on Turkey Day.

Nov. 24th • 11:38 AM