Fantasy Player Profile Chidobe Awuzie
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ChidobeAwuzie
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- DB #22
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ChidobeAwuzie
- College: ColoradoHeight: 72" Weight: 203lbDOB: 05-24-1995 Exp: 7
Year Total Pos Rk '22 39.00 158 '21 76.50 57 '20 42.50 102 '19 81.50 23
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- Manager: FA
vs. CLE: #27 vs opposing DB - 27.94 FPA
| Bye Week7 | Rank92 | % Rostered- | % Change- | WK 17 Pts4.50 | WK 18 Pts0.00 |
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| Wk | Opp | Results | Pts |
| 1 | @CLE | 5.00 | |
| 2 | BAL | 4.00 | |
| 3 | LA | 3.00 | |
| 4 | @TEN | 4.00 | |
| 5 | @ARI | 0.00 | |
| 6 | SEA | 0.00 | |
| 7 | Bye | 0.00 | |
| 8 | @SF | 0.00 | |
| 9 | BUF | 2.50 | |
| 10 | HOU | 7.50 | |
| 11 | @BAL | 4.00 | |
| 12 | PIT | 2.00 | |
| 13 | @JAX | 8.00 | |
| 14 | IND | 6.50 | |
| 15 | MIN | 3.50 | |
| 16 | @PIT | 5.50 | |
| 17 | @KC | 4.50 | |
| 18 | CLE | 0.00 |
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @CLE, | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 5.00 |
| 2 | BAL, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 4.00 |
| 3 | LA, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 4 | @TEN, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 4.00 |
| 5 | @ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | BUF, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 10 | HOU, | 5 | - | - | - | - | 7.50 |
| 11 | @BAL, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 4.00 |
| 12 | PIT, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 13 | @JAX, | 6 | - | - | - | - | 8.00 |
| 14 | IND, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 6.50 |
| 15 | MIN, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3.50 |
| 16 | @PIT, | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | 5.50 |
| 17 | @KC, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 18 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Agrees to deal with Titans
Tennessee plans to sign Awuzie to a three-year contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Awuzie immediately projects as the top cornerback for a Titans defense that was middling against the pass in 2023. Over 15 games in 2023, he posted 57 tackles (43 solo) and six passes defensed.
Published: Mon, Mar 11 at 4:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Missing season finale
Awuzie (shoulder) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.
Analysis: The veteran cornerback was originally listed as questionable after he went from a limited practice session Thursday to a DNP on Friday, but it now seems as if he won't be able to suit up in Week 18. Expect Cam Taylor-Britt to shoulder an increased workload in Awuzie's stead.
Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday vs. Browns
Awuzie (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Browns.
Analysis: Awuzie did not participate at practice Friday, so he's likely closer to the doubtful end of the questionable designation. If he can't go in Week 18, rookie second-rounder DJ Turner would figure to see an expanded role.
Published: Fri, Jan 5 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Registers five tackles in loss
Awuzie tallied five tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 25-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Awuzie played every single defensive snap for the second straight game and the third time this season. He's recorded at least four tackles in five straight games and is up to 57 tackles (43 solo) over 15 games this season.
Published: Tue, Jan 2 at 5:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go Thursday
Awuzie (knee) does not carry an injury designation going into Thursday's game at Baltimore.
Analysis: After being limited at practice Tuesday, Awuzie was able to upgrade to full participation Tuesday and Wednesday, putting him in position to suit up in Week 11. He should step back into a rotational role in the Bengals' defensive backfield against the run-dependent Ravens.
Published: Wed, Nov 15 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Nursing knee injury
Awuzie (knee) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday, Jay Morrison of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Analysis: It's not clear when Awuzie hurt his knee or how severe the issue might be at this point. Either way, he will likely end up being questionable for Week 11 if he can't manage a full practice Wednesday.
Published: Tue, Nov 14 at 5:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Active Sunday
Awuzie (back) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The veteran cornerback was listed as a game-time decision after he missed the Bengals' Week 5 win over the Cardinals, but it now seems as if he'll play through his back issue this Sunday. Awuzie has appeared in 26 games for Cincinnati over the past three years, logging 113 total tackles, 20 pass deflections and two interceptions.
Published: Sun, Oct 15 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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Will be game-time decision
Awuzie (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Seattle.
Analysis: Per Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site, Awuzie is being characterized as a game-time decision for Week 6, meaning the public likely won't know if he's suiting up until Cincinnati releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. If Awuzie is sidelined this weekend, rookie second-round pick DJ Turner will probably see an expanded role in the secondary.
Published: Fri, Oct 13 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice, still limited
Awuzie (back) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After opening the week by not participating at practice Wednesday, Awuzie took a positive step towards suiting up in Week 6 by managing limited participation Thursday. He'll still probably need to practice in full Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
Published: Thu, Oct 12 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice to begin week
Awuzie (back) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: After sitting out of Sunday's game at Arizona with an injury he apparently sustained last week, Awuzie missed Cincinnati's first practice ahead of Week 6. He'll probably need to practice Thursday or Friday in order to have a chance to suit up versus Seattle.
Published: Wed, Oct 11 at 3:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Awuzie (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The cornerback was a limited participant in practice Thursday before missing Friday's session. Awuzie started the first four games of the season and recorded 14 tackles and a pass defensed. The seventh-year pro has started all 26 games he's appeared in since joining the Bengals in 2021.
Published: Sun, Oct 8 at 11:43am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable with back issue
Awuzie (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Arizona.
Analysis: Awuzie did not participate at practice Friday, putting him on the doubtful end of the questionable tag headed into the weekend. If he can't go, Cam Taylor-Britt and/or DJ Turner would probably see an increase in snaps Sunday.
Published: Fri, Oct 6 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with back injury
Awuzie (back) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: The injury is presumably a new one for Awuzie, who was not listed on Cincinnati's injury report Wednesday. He'll likely need to log a full practice Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
Published: Thu, Oct 5 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Will play Sunday
Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Awuzie (knee) will play Week 1 at Cleveland, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: After sustaining a torn ACL in October of 2022, Awuzie is healthy enough to start Sunday at the Browns. He'll try to contain Amari Cooper in a matchup that could produce a pass-happy game script for Cleveland early.
Published: Mon, Sep 4 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Advances to team drills
Awuzie (knee) advanced to team drills on Sunday for the first time this training camp, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: If Awuzie can return to his pre-injury form, it'll give the Bengals a big boost in their pass coverage, since they lost two starting safeties and chose not to re-sign Eli Apple at CB. Awuzie could potentially allow the Bengals to ease in rookie DJ Turner to their coverage schemes.
Published: Sun, Aug 20 at 3:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to return to practice
Awuzie (knee) was removed from the active/PUP list Tuesday.
Analysis: Awuzie was placed on the PUP list Sunday, but he's already been cleared to return to practice and appears ready to go ahead of the 2023 campaign. The cornerback played in eight contests with the Bengals last season, recording 35 tackles, five pass deflections and a forced fumble.
Published: Tue, Jul 25 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on PUP list
Awuzie (knee) was placed on the active//PUP list Sunday.
Analysis: Awuzie said Sunday that he was "heading in a positive direction" and "feeling really good right now," according to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. However, the 28-year-old is still not fully recovered from his torn ACL suffered in Week 8 of last season. He'll be eligible to play in the preseason if he can prove himself healthy, although a Week 1 return is the more realistic goal.
Published: Sun, Jul 23 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Continues to rehab at minicamp
Awuzie (knee) was rehabbing during the first day of Cincinnati's mandatory minicamp Tuesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Awuzie tore his ACL in Week 8 last season, but he said earlier in the offseason that he believes he'll be ready to go by Week 1 of 2023. Per Dehner, the cornerback looked explosive and fluid on the side fields Tuesday, confirming Awuzie's notion that his rehab is ahead of schedule. Regardless, the Bengals presumably won't push Awuzie into full-team drills until training camp. With Eli Apple out of the picture, Awuzie is slated for a starting outside job when he's back to full strength.
Published: Tue, Jun 13 at 9:48am by Rotowire.com
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Rehab going well
Awuzie (knee) believes that he will be ready to go for the 2023 campaign, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Awuzie tore his ACL in Week 8 of the 2022 season, missing the remainder of the Bengals' contests while recovering. The cornerback said that his rehab is going well, and his goal is to be ready for Week 1 of the upcoming campaign. With Eli Apple no longer a part of the team, Awuzie, when healthy, could operate in a more significant role in Cincinnati's secondary.
Published: Mon, Apr 17 at 7:37am by Rotowire.com
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No timetable for return
Awuzie (knee) won't put a timeline on his return, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Awuzie hopes to be ready for the start of the season after tearing his ACL during Cincinnati's Week 8 loss to Cleveland last year. The 2017 second-round pick does not want to rush his recovery but will look to ramp up his running program later this month, and if the 27-year-old can get healthy he should be poised for a bigger role this season following Eli Apple's departure.
Published: Tue, Apr 4 at 3:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on IR
Cincinnati placed Awuzie (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Awuzie is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022 campaign after tearing his ACL during Cincinnati's Week 8 loss to Cleveland, so his move to IR is simply transactional. In his absence, Mike Hilton, Tre Flowers (hamstring) and Cam Taylor-Britt are all candidates for increased roles opposite Eli Apple.
Published: Sun, Nov 6 at 8:14am by Rotowire.com
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ACL tear confirmed, out for season
Awuzie suffered a torn ACL during Monday's loss to the Browns and will miss the remainder of the 2022 campaign, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Awuize has been the Bengals' top cornerback over the last two seasons, so his absence will be a huge blow to Cincinnati's defense. With Awuize no longer in the picture, Mike Hilton, Tre Flowers and Cam Taylor-Britt are all candidates for increased roles opposite of Eli Apple (hamstring).
Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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Season-ending injury feared
The Bengals fear Awuzie (knee) suffered a season-ending injury during Monday's loss to the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Awuzie is set for additional testing Tuesday, including an MRI on his right knee, to determine the severity of his injury. Initial reports suggest that Awuzie may have torn his ACL, an injury for which the 27-year-old would require season-ending surgery and face a difficult rehab process for the 2023 campaign.
Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 7:43am by Rotowire.com
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Spotted in leg cast postgame
Awuzie was seen wearing a leg cast after he injured his right knee in Monday's 32-13 loss to the Browns, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The exact nature of Awuzie's injury is still unclear, but Bengals coach Zac Taylor said postgame that the issue is "not great," per Jay Morrison of The Athletic. The 27-year-old has been Cincinnati's best cornerback since signing with the team ahead of the 2021 season, recording 33 tackles, five passes defended and a forced fumble over the first seven games of 2022. Awuzie's potential loss would be a massive blow to the team's secondary with fellow cornerbacks Eli Apple (hamstring) and Tre…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 31 at 9:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Forced out Monday
Awuzie was ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Browns with a right knee injury.
Analysis: Awuzie went down late in the second quarter and was temporarily looked at in the Bengals' medical tent before being carted to the locker room. The veteran cornerback was ruled out shortly thereafter, and he'll have a slightly shorter week to recover before Sunday's contest against Carolina. With Eli Apple (hamstring) already inactive, expect Mike Hilton and Cam Taylor-Britt to serve as Cincinnati's top two cornerbacks in the second half.
Published: Mon, Oct 31 at 6:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Bats away three passes in win
Awuzie totaled five tackles and defended three passes in Sunday's 27-12 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Awuzie had a big hand in helping slow the Jets' wideout troika of Corey Davis, Garrett Wilson and Elijah Moore, as none of three exceeded 60 receiving yards while New York quarterback Joe Flacco instead settled on tight end Tyler Conklin (eight catches for 84 yards) in the middle of the field as his favorite target. Through three games this season, Awuzie has notched 16 tackles and has been credited with a forced fumble.
Published: Tue, Sep 27 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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First double-digit tackle outing
Awuzie notched 10 solo tackles during Sunday's 34-31 win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: Awuzie logged his best fantasy performance of the season during Week 17's crucial win, while playing 100 percent of defensive snaps for the first time since Week 11. The starting cornerback will look to capitalize on opportunities Week 18 against the Browns and quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has thrown seven interceptions in his last three appearances.
Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 3:03am by Rotowire.com
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Comes off COVID-19 list
Awuzie was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Awuzie did not play in the Week 15 win over the Broncos, but the starting cornerback will be available in a pivotal divisional matchup come Sunday. The 26-year-old corner has already set a career high with two interceptions and could even push for a career high in tackles with a couple of solid games to end the season.
Published: Sat, Dec 25 at 8:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Sitting out against Broncos
Awuzie (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Denver, per coach Zac Taylor, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Awuzie is on the reserve/COVID-19 list and was also battling a foot injury prior to being placed in COVID protocols. His next chance to take the field will come in Week 16 against the Ravens.
Published: Fri, Dec 17 at 10:22am by Rotowire.com
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Placed on COVID-19 list
Awuzie (foot) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Analysis: Awuzie hurt his foot in Sunday's loss to the 49ers and was hopeful he'd be able to play in Week 15, but he'll now need to spend some time away from the team. It's not yet clear whether the 26-year-old has tested positive for COVID-19, but his status for Sunday's game against Denver appears to be in doubt. The Bengals are hopeful that Trae Waynes (hamstring) will be able to return from injured reserve to shoulder some of the load in the secondary, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Sits out Wednesday's practice
Awuzie (foot) didn't participate at Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Awuzie aggravated his foot injury during Sunday's loss to the 49ers but expressed confidence he won't miss additional time, though he's sitting out practice to start Week 15. The 26-year-old may need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance of suiting up this weekend in Denver.
Published: Wed, Dec 15 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Confident he will play Week 15
Awuzie said he re-injured his foot during Sunday's loss to the 49ers, but he is confident he'll be available for Week 15, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Awuzie was dealing with an ankle injury ahead of Week 14, but he was able to suit up and notched six tackles across 58 defensive snaps. Despite the minor setback, the fifth-year pro is expected to play in Week 15, but his status should be monitored closely throughout the week.
Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Active against 49ers
Awuzie (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Analysis: Awuzie managed only one limited practice throughout the week, though that will be enough for him to suit up. He should maintain his role as a starting corner, and he's recorded 41 tackles, 10 passes defended and two interceptions through 11 games on the campaign.
Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Receives questionable tag
Awuzie (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Awuzie suffered the foot injury during last week's loss to the Chargers, and his availability for Week 14 remains up in the air. Vernon Hargreaves figures to have an increased role if Awuzie is unable to suit up Sunday.
Published: Fri, Dec 10 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Doubtful with foot inury
Awuzie is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers with a right foot injury.
Analysis: Awuzie picked off Justin Herbert earlier in the game by making a leaping catch over Josh Palmer. He was seen testing his foot on the sideline, though the injury appears to be serious enough to likely keep him sidelined him for the rest of the game.
Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated by Bengals
Awuzie (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Tyler Dragon of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Awuzie landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list for an undisclosed reason Wednesday, but he won't be forced to miss any game action. He's logged 33 tackles (29 solo), an interception and eight pass defenses across eight games to begin the year.
Published: Sat, Nov 13 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on COVID-19 list
The Bengals placed Awuzie (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Awuzie will need to clear all protocols related to COVID-19 before returning to team facilities, but with the Bengals on bye Week 10, he will have plenty of additional time before Nov. 21's contest against the Raiders. In his two most recent appearances, Awuzie has handled 95-plus percent of defensive snaps.
Published: Wed, Nov 10 at 8:42am by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to return
Awuzie (head) was cleared and returned to Sunday's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Awuzie exited the game in the first half with a head injury and was evaluated for a concussion. However, he cleared all testing and has been able to return to bolster the Bengals' secondary in the final two quarters.
Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Evaluated for concussion
Awuzie is being evaluated for a concussion after exiting Sunday's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Awuzie had been very active early in the game, logging four tackles and an interception prior to his exit. It's unclear whether he will be able to return, and Eli Apple will likely see a bigger role in Awuzie's absence.
Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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Available Sunday
Awuzie (groin) will play in Sunday's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Awuzie missed last week's win over Jacksonville with a groin issue, but he shed his injury designation after he logged a full practice Friday. The 26-year-old has recorded nine tackles (seven solo) and three pass defenses across three appearances to begin the year.
Published: Fri, Oct 8 at 7:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Thursday
Awuzie (groin) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Jaguars, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Awuzie sustained a groin injury in Sunday's win over the Steelers, and he'll be held out of Thursday's matchup as a result. Eli Apple and Mike Hilton should see increased work against Jacksonville, while Awuzie's next chance to return will be Oct. 10 against Green Bay.
Published: Thu, Sep 30 at 3:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with groin injury
Awuzie (groin) is questionable to return Sunday against the Steelers.
Analysis: It remains to be seen whether the cornerback's injury is serious enough to keep him sidelined for the rest of the game. In case he can't return to action, then Mike Hilton or Darius Phillips would see an increased amount of snaps.
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Thriving in camp
Awuzie has been shutting down the Bengals' receivers all camp, looking more than adequate in filling the part vacated by William Jackson III when Jackson left via free agency, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Awuzie was limited to eight games last season with lower-body injuries and a trip to the COVID list, but in his previous three seasons he was a solid cover corner. So far Awuzie appears to be the version of the player that we saw in his first three years.
Published: Tue, Aug 10 at 6:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins Bengals on three-year deal
Awuzie agreed to a three-year contract with the Bengals on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The financial terms of the contract have yet to be disclosed, but Awuzie will add depth to Cincinnati's revamped secondary, which will also be adding former Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton. Awuzie had 38 tackles and five passes defensed with the Cowboys last season, needing just eight games to rack up those statistics.
Published: Tue, Mar 16 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Battles through tough season
Awuzie recorded 38 tackles (29 solo) with five passes defended, an interception and a fumble recovery during eight games in 2020.
Analysis: Lower-body issues and a brief stint on the COVID-19 list cost him half the year, but when he was on the field Awuzie delivered his usual rate of IDP production. The fourth-year corner is headed for free agency, and with the Cowboys bringing in a new defensive coordinator in Dan Quinn, it's not clear whether retaining the services of the 2017 second-round pick will be a priority this offseason.
Published: Mon, Jan 18 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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Returns from COVID list
Awuzie was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Analysis: Awuzie was placed on the list after being in close contact with an infected individual, but he has cleared the protocols necessary to return. Barring any setbacks in practice this week, the cornerback should be out there Sunday against San Francisco.
Published: Wed, Dec 16 at 11:22am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Week 15
Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Awuzie will be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list soon, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Awuzie was a high-risk close contact to an infected person, and he's cleared the necessary protocols to return to the team facilities. He's expected to practice Wednesday. Barring a setback, Awuzie should start at cornerback in Sunday's game against the 49ers. Through five games this season, Awuzie has allowed 215 yards and two touchdowns in coverage.
Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 3:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Shifts to COVID-19 list
The Cowboys placed Awuzie (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Awuzie was placed on the list due to either testing positive for the virus or coming into close contact with someone who did. The Colorado product has been used in a starting role the past three games, racking up 20 tackles (15 solo) and a pass breakup over that span. If Awuzie is forced to miss Sunday's game against the Bengals, Deante Burton and C.J. Goodwin would be in line for an uptick in snaps.
Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 3:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Moves to active roster
The Cowboys activated Awuzie (hamstring) from injured reserve Tuesday, Rob Phillips of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Awuzie has recovered from a severe hamstring injury, and he'll make his return to the lineup in Week 11 against the Vikings, his first appearance since Week 2. The Cowboys' defense could use the boost, as it's allowed a league-high 32.2 points per game this season. Awuzie should return to a starting role after allowing just 45.1 receiving yards per game in 2019.
Published: Tue, Nov 10 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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May make it back against Steelers
Coach Mike McCarthy said that Awuzie (hamstring) "was not quite ready" to be activated for Sunday night's 23-9 loss to the Eagles, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Awuzie has been residing on injured reserve since Sept. 26, missing a total of six games for the Cowboys. Dallas' defense has been brutal this season, getting torched for 34 or more points in five outings already. The return of Awuzie would provide some relief for a Cowboys team that has lost five of its past six contests, and it seems that development is on the horizon with him being designated to return from IR on Oct. 22.
Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Shifting off IR
Awuzie was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The banged-up Cowboys secondary has performed pitifully this season, allowing the fourth-most passing touchdowns per game (2.3) and the fourth-most completions of 40-plus yards (five). Awuzie's pending return has a chance to sure up Dallas' back end, as he has held opponents to a sub-60 percent completion rate each of the past two seasons. Though Awuzie surrendered two passing TDs over his first two appearances of 2020 during Weeks 1 and 2, he did at least record an interception and two pass…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 22 at 4:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on IR
Awuzie (hamstring) was put on IR on Saturday.
Analysis: The 2020 IR rules dictate that Awuzie will need to sit a minimum of three weeks before returning, so the soonest he could return to the field will be in Week 6 against the Cardinals. Saivion Smith was signed from the practice squad to fill the roster spot vacated by Awuzie.
Published: Sat, Sep 26 at 5:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Not suiting up Week 3
Awuzie (hamstring) won't play Sunday in Seattle, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Awuzie suffered a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys' Week 2 win against the Falcons while working on special teams. After failing to practice all week, he'll yield his 86-percent snap share to some combination of Jourdan Lewis and Daryl Worley for at least one game and perhaps more.
Published: Fri, Sep 25 at 3:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Multi-week absence expected
Awuzie (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: It's never a good time to suffer an injury, but Awuzie's absence figures to be especially glaring with Russell Wilson and the high-flying Seahawks passing game on the schedule in Week 3. Given the multiweek timeline of his absence, the soonest Awuzie could realistically return to the field will be Week 5 against the Giants.
Published: Wed, Sep 23 at 11:29am by Rotowire.com
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Done for day
Awuzie (hamstring) is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Atlanta, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: It's unclear how Awuize suffered the injury, but with the game seemingly out of reach, the team could elect to save the corner from further injury. As long as Awuize is sidelined, expect Jourdan Lewis to see an uptick in snaps.
Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Snags pick in Sunday's loss
Awuzie recorded two tackles and his first interception of the season in Sunday's loss to the Rams.
Analysis: He intercepted exactly one pass in each of his first three seasons in the NFL, and Awuzie took care of extending that streak very quickly in 2020, snagging a Jared Goff pass intended for rookie Van Jefferson in the third quarter. With free agency looming, Awuzie should be very motivated to make an impact this season, and a more aggressive defensive philosophy under new coordinator Mike Nolan should give him more chances to ball hawk than he had under Rod Marinelli's system.
Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 7:55am by Rotowire.com
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Officially ready for Week 1
Awuzie (leg) will play in Sunday's game versus the Rams, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Awuzie was expected to be available, but it's good news that it's official since Jourdan Lewis (ankle) has been ruled out. The 25-year-old cornerback may not be a starter Sunday with rookie Trevon Diggs on board, but Awuzie will likely still log a major workload after playing nearly every snap last season and recording 79 tackles, 14 pass breakups and an interception.
Published: Fri, Sep 11 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices in full
Awuzie (leg) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Awuzie suffered a leg injury late August, but he's already resumed practicing without restrictions. The 2017 second-round pick is on track to suit up Sunday night against the Rams. Coach Mike McCarthy alluded to the possibility of Awuzie taking snaps at both cornerback and safety earlier this offseason.
Published: Wed, Sep 9 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Held out Sunday
Awuzie did not practice Sunday due to a leg injury, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: The severity of Awuzie's injury remains unclear, but there's not yet any reason to worry about his regular-season availability. With Jourdan Lewis (ankle) still not practicing and in a walking boot, however, the Cowboys will be forced to practice with a depleted cornerback group as long as Awuzie remains sidelined.
Published: Sun, Aug 30 at 4:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Could see snaps at safety
Head coach Mike McCarthy said after the draft that he was comfortable with the Cowboys' flexibility in the secondary, and Awuzie would seem to be the most likely player to split time between corner and safety, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Dallas added two cornerbacks, including second-round pick Trevon Diggs, in the draft but didn't pick up a safety, but the team's new coach doesn't think lack of depth at the latter position will be an issue. "We may have some players that can not only play corner but can also slide over and play some safety," McCarthy said afterward. Awuzie was viewed as a possible corner/safety hybrid coming out of college, as he lined up all over the field in the Colorado defense, but so far he's played only…read more
Published: Mon, Apr 27 at 7:43am by Rotowire.com
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Another solid season
Awuzie finished the 2019 campaign with 79 tackles (48 solo), one interception on 14 passes defended and a fumble recovery.
Analysis: The tackles and PDs were both career highs for the third-year corner, while his 87.2 QB rating allowed on 96 pass attempts sent his way was a slight improvement on his 2018 performance. Awuzie's efforts have made him a solid complement to Byron Jones in the Cowboys' secondary, but with Jones headed into free agency, Awuzie could find himself overmatched as the team's No. 1 cornerback in 2020 if Jones doesn't return or isn't replaced by another true shutdown CB.
Published: Fri, Jan 3 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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Has thigh contusion
Awuzie suffered a thigh contusion in Thursday's loss to the Bills, Brianna Dix of D210 Sports reports.
Analysis: The team is optimistic Awuzie will be able to suit up Week 14 against the Bears. The 24-year-old has 60 tackles (36 solo), one interception and 10 pass breakups in 12 games this season.
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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