Fantasy Player Profile Sam Okuayinonu
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@IND: #5 vs opposing DL - 12.39 FPA
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Ready to face Colts
Okuayinonu (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against Indianapolis.
Analysis: Okuayinonu will retake the field for the first time since suffering an ankle injury versus the Browns in Week 12. He's expected to resume handling a starting role at defensive end on the road against the Colts on Monday night.
Published: Sat, Dec 20 at 3:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice
Okuayinonu (ankle) logged a limited practice Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: This marked Okuayinonu's first practice since suffering an ankle injury in San Francisco's Week 12 matchup. Though it's a positive sign, his status for Monday's game against the Colts remains unclear.
Published: Thu, Dec 18 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected back at pracitce
Okuayinonu (ankle) is expected to return to practice during Week 16 prep, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Okuayinonu has not practiced or played over the 49ers' last two games due to an ankle injury, but he seems to have recovered enough to be cleared to practice. His practice participation will determine whether he's ultimately given the green light to play in the 49ers' Week 16 road tilt against the Colts on Monday, Dec. 22.
Published: Mon, Dec 15 at 4:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Week 15
Okuayinonu (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Okuayinonu will miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury despite having additional time to recover due to the 49ers' Week 14 bye. It's an injury that he has worked through since late October, and he'll look to progress enough in his recovery to return for San Francisco's Week 16 clash against Indianapolis on Monday, Dec. 22. Keion White, Clelin Ferrell and Robert Beal will continue to see more snaps at defensive end opposite Bryce Huff for as long as Okuayinonu is sidelined.
Published: Fri, Dec 12 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined to begin week
Okuayinonu (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Okuayinonu suffered a serious ankle injury in Week 12 and was expected to miss multiple games. Even with the 49ers' bye week benefiting him with additional time to rest, Okuayinonu appears unlikely to suit up in Week 15 against Tennessee.
Published: Wed, Dec 10 at 9:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to miss Week 13
Okuayinonu (ankle) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Okuayinonu suffered an ankle injury in the team's 20-9 victory over the Panthers on Monday Night Football, and he is now set to "miss a couple weeks," according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. With the 49ers set to be idle in Week 14, it's possible that the defensive lineman's absence is limited to just one game. In the meantime, Robert Beal (concussion), Keion White and Clelin Ferrell are candidates to step into a starting role on San Francisco's defensive line against the Browns on Sunday.
Published: Wed, Nov 26 at 4:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits game with ankle injury
Okuayinonu (ankle) is questionable to return to Monday's game against Carolina, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Per Barrows, Okuayinonu has been laboring through an ankle injury for most of Monday's game. With Robert Beal (concussion) inactive, Keion White and Clelin Ferrell will see more snaps at defensive end opposite Bryce Huff for as long as Okuayinonu is out of the game.
Published: Mon, Nov 24 at 7:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go Sunday
Okuayinonu (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Giants, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
Analysis: The defensive end suffered the ankle injury in Week 8 against the Texans and missed Wednesday's practice, but he was able to return for Thursday's session. On Sunday against the G-men, Okuayinonu should continue to fill in for Nick Bosa, who is out for the season with a torn ACL. Okuayinonu has 22 tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble on the year.
Published: Sun, Nov 2 at 9:05am by Rotowire.com
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Limited in return to practice
Okuayinonu (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Okuayinonu missed Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury he picked up in Week 8 against the Texans, so his return to practice Thursday is a positive sign. He would avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants if he were to log a full practice Friday. Okuayinonu has logged 19 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, over his last six games, and he has seen an increased role on defense after Nick Bosa sustained a season-ending torn ACL against the Cardinals in Week…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 30 at 5:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Can't practice Wednesday
Okuayinonu (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Okuayinonu left Sunday's game at Houston on a cart in the fourth quarter after suffering an ankle injury, and now his status for Week 9 is in jeopardy. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to suit up Sunday against the Giants.
Published: Wed, Oct 29 at 6:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Hurts ankle in Week 8
Okuayinonu is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against Houston due to an ankle injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Okuayinonu was injured on a C.J. Stroud scramble early in the fourth quarter. He had to be carted off the field, so it wouldn't be surprising if he's unable to return to the game. Okuayinonu's injury is another blow to a San Francisco defensive line that is already without a bevy of players, including Nick Bosa (knee), Bryce Huff (hamstring) and Yetur Gross-Matos (knee/hamstring).
Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs full practice Wednesday
Okuayinonu (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Okuayinonu was sidelined for training camp practices due to a groin issue and was most recently working through a shoulder injury, but his full practice participation Wednesday indicates that he's on track to play Week 1 against the Seahawks on Sunday. Okuayinonu is slated to work in rotation at defensive end with Bryce Huff, Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), Nick Bosa and rookie first-rounder Mykel Williams.
Published: Wed, Sep 3 at 5:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice
Okuayinonu (groin) participated during Tuesday's training camp practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Okuayinonu was forced to sit out for a couple weeks of training camp because of a groin issue, but he now seems to be back in football shape ahead of San Francisco's final preseason contest Saturday versus the Chargers. With regular starter Nick Bosa still limited by neck soreness, Okuayinonu currently projects as a favorite for first-team reps on the edge.
Published: Tue, Aug 19 at 4:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice Monday
Okuayinonu (groin) sat out of practice Monday, Eric Branch of The San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said the defensive end would likely miss a couple weeks with the injury, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Okuayinonu found his role as a rotational player a year ago, recording 35 tackles (25 solo), including 3.0 sacks, a pass breakup and a forced fumble, and he projects to fill a similar role in 2025.
Published: Mon, Aug 4 at 5:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs ERFA tender
Okuayinonu signed his one-year exclusive rights tendered contract with the 49ers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Okuayinonu logged a career year with San Francisco in 2024, suiting up for 16 regular-season games while racking up 35 tackles (25 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble. He'll work to take a step forward in his development this offseason, and to again produce in a rotational role among the 49ers' pass rush.
Published: Thu, Mar 27 at 10:02am by Rotowire.com
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Establishes larger role in 2024
Okuayinonu finished the 2024 regular season with 35 tackles (25 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble across 16 games.
Analysis: Okuayinonu signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers in February of 2024 after being without a team for the entire 2023 season. He didn't make the Niners' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he was signed to the active roster in late September following a short stint on the practice squad. Okuayinonu eventually earned his role as a rotational defensive end behind starters Nick Bosa and Leonard Floyd, and Okuayinonu was able to show off his pass-rushing ability when he…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 8 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @SEA, | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 4.00 |
| 2 | @NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 3 | ARI, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 4 | JAX, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 5 | @LAR, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 6 | @TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | ATL, | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 4.00 |
| 8 | @HOU, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 9 | @NYG, | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 5.50 |
| 10 | LAR, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 11 | @ARI, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 12 | CAR, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 13 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Sam Okuayinonu overwhelms Giants backfield to sack Jaxson DartSun, Nov 2 at 12:19pm
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu overwhelms Giants backfield to sack Jaxson Dart.
- 49ers' collect 5-yard sack following Falcons' meet and greet at the QBSun, Oct 19 at 6:10pm
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Bryce Huff and defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for a 5-yard loss.
- Sam Okuayinonu strips Smith-Njigba for a fourth-quarter turnoverSun, Sep 7 at 3:30pm
San Francisco 49ers' defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu chases down and strips Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the football for a fourth-quarter takeaway.
- Sam Okuayinonu registers third sack of 2024 with QB takedown of PrescottSun, Oct 27 at 8:46pm
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu registers his third sack of 2024 NFL regular season with QB takedown of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
- 49ers scoop up Rhamondre Stevenson's fumble in fourth straight gameSun, Sep 29 at 2:01pm
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu forces a fumble against New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson and teammate Maliek Collins recovers for a turnover.
- Titans' top plays vs. Bears | Preseason Week 1Sat, Aug 12 at 1:52pm
Watch Tennessee Titans' top plays vs. Bears during Preseason Week 1.
- Sam Okuayinonu caps Titans' preseason with final sack to put game awaySat, Aug 27 at 7:26pm
Tennessee Titans defensive end Sam Okuayinonu caps Titans' preseason with a final sack to put the game away against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Up Next- Sam Okuayinonu overwhelms Giants backfield to sack Jaxson DartSun, Nov 2 at 12:19pm
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu overwhelms Giants backfield to sack Jaxson Dart.
- 49ers' collect 5-yard sack following Falcons' meet and greet at the QBSun, Oct 19 at 6:10pm
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Bryce Huff and defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for a 5-yard loss.
- Sam Okuayinonu strips Smith-Njigba for a fourth-quarter turnoverSun, Sep 7 at 3:30pm
San Francisco 49ers' defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu chases down and strips Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the football for a fourth-quarter takeaway.
- Sam Okuayinonu registers third sack of 2024 with QB takedown of PrescottSun, Oct 27 at 8:46pm
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu registers his third sack of 2024 NFL regular season with QB takedown of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
- 49ers scoop up Rhamondre Stevenson's fumble in fourth straight gameSun, Sep 29 at 2:01pm
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu forces a fumble against New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson and teammate Maliek Collins recovers for a turnover.
- Titans' top plays vs. Bears | Preseason Week 1Sat, Aug 12 at 1:52pm
Watch Tennessee Titans' top plays vs. Bears during Preseason Week 1.
- Sam Okuayinonu caps Titans' preseason with final sack to put game awaySat, Aug 27 at 7:26pm
Tennessee Titans defensive end Sam Okuayinonu caps Titans' preseason with a final sack to put the game away against the Arizona Cardinals.