Ravens' Chidobe Awuzie: Participates in team drills
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Awuzie (ankle) participated in team drills during Monday's training camp practice, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Awuzie had been eased into training camp after suffering an ankle injury in early June, but the veteran corner has been cleared to participate in team drills. Awuzie signed with the Ravens in late March after being released by the Titans, and he is expected to serve in a depth role at outside corner behind projected starters Nate Wiggins and Jaire Alexander. Awuzie was limited to just eight regular-season games last year due to a groin injury and finished with 26 tackles (17 solo), four pass defenses (one interception) and one forced fumble.
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Ravens' Chidobe Awuzie: Limited to start camp
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Awuzie (ankle) has been a limited participant in training camp, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Awuzie injured his ankle during a June practice and apparently is being eased into training camp. Ravens coach John Harbaugh said the 30-year-old cornerback is fine, although it remains to be seen if Awuzie can earn a key role in a CB room with Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins and Jaire Alexander.
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Ravens' Chidobe Awuzie: Hurts ankle in practice
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Awuzie suffered what appeared to be an ankle injury at practice Monday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan reports.
Per Woodland, Awuzie's injury looked less severe than the lower-body injury suffered by teammate Beau Brade at the same practice. The Ravens have little reason to rush Awuzie back during OTAs, but the cornerback's availability will bear monitoring moving forward.
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Ravens' Chidobe Awuzie: Signs with Baltimore
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The Ravens signed Awuzie to a one-year deal Tuesday.
Awuzie racked up 26 tackles (17 solo) and an interception in eight games for the Titans last season prior to being released earlier this month. He could provide some much-needed depth at cornerback for the Ravens, who are currently shorthanded at the position.
Awuzie logged 26 tackles (17 solo), four pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble across eight regular-season games in 2024.
Awuzie signed a three-year, $36 million contract with the Titans in March of 2024 after spending the prior three seasons with the Bengals. He suffered a groin injury in Week 3 against the Vikings, which was severe enough for him to be placed on IR in late September and didn't return until early December. Rookie fifth-round pick Jarvis Brownlee saw extended playing time at outside corner due to injuries to Awuzie and L'Jarius Sneed (quadriceps), and the trio figure to compete for slotting in training camp ahead of the 2025 campaign.
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Titans' Chidobe Awuzie: Snags pick in return
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Awuzie logged three tackles (two solo) during the Titan's loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Awuzie landed on injured reserve with a groin injury following the team's Week 3 loss versus the Packers but managed to make his return Sunday. Not only did he rack up a season-high three tackles but also hauled in his first interception of the campaign.
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Titans' Chidobe Awuzie: Activated off IR
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The Titans activated Awuzie (groin) from injured reserve Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Awuzie was placed on injured reserve in late September after suffering a groin injury against the Packers in Week 3. He's been sidelined for the Titans' last nine games, but he will return for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after fully practicing all week. Awuzie will likely reclaim his starting spot at outside corner opposite either Jarvis Brownlee (hip) or Darrell Baker.
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Titans' Chidobe Awuzie: No injury designation
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Awuzie (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Awuzie has missed the Titans' last nine games after being placed on injured reserve due to a a groin injury sustained in a Week 3 loss to the Packers. However, the veteran cornerback practiced in full all week and appears poised to make his return in Week 14. Awuzie has yet to be activated to the Titans' active roster, a move that must still be made for him play Sunday.
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Titans' Chidobe Awuzie: Expected to return for Week 14
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The Titans are expected to activate Awuzie (groin) from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Awuzie has been on the Titans' injured reserve since suffering a groin injury in Week 3 against the Packers. He was cleared to return from IR on Nov. 27, and seeing as he opened the week as a full practice participant, he appears to be on track to play in Sunday's AFC South clash. If Awuzie does return, he'll likely reclaim his starting spot at outside corner opposite Jarvis Brownlee (hip) while Darrell Baker reverts to a rotational role.
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Titans' Chidobe Awuzie: Remaining on IR for Week 13
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Awuzie (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Awuzie will miss a ninth straight game due to a groin injury he suffered during the Titans' Week 3 loss to the Packers. He was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, and while he was able to participate in practice all week in a limited capacity, he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to return for Week 13. Awuzie's next chance to play will be Week 14 when the Titans host the Jaguars on Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Titans' Chidobe Awuzie: Close to returning to practice
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There's optimism Awuzie (groin) could return to practice within two to three weeks, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.
Awuzie has been on IR for Tennessee's last five games due to a groin issue he picked up in Week 3 versus the Packers, but there's reason to believe it won't be long before he's back on the field. In the meantime, Darrell Baker figures to continue to see increased work.
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Titans' Chidobe Awuzie: Officially placed on IR
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The Titans placed Awuzie (groin) on injured reserve Friday.
Coach Brian Callahan had already said this move was coming this week. Awuzie started all three games to begin the season, registering four tackles (three solo) before going down last week against the Packers. Look for Jarvis Brownlee to enter the rotation at cornerback alongside L'Jarius Sneed and Roger McCreary for Tennessee. Awuzie will be eligible to return in Week 9 against the Patriots since the Titans have a Week 5 bye.
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Titans' Chidobe Awuzie: Extended absence likely
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Head coach Brian Callahan said Monday that Awuzie's groin injury will keep him out for weeks, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Awuzie exited Sunday's loss to the Packers early with the injury and was unable to return. Any extended absence, which it appears he is facing, will be a blow to the Titans' secondary and lead to extra opportunities for Jarvis Brownlee and Darrell Baker.
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Titans' Chidobe Awuzie: Active Sunday
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Awuzie (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The cornerback should be in line to start opposite L'Jarius Sneed. Awuzie popped up on the injury report Friday. The eighth-year pro signed a three-year, $36-million contract with the Titans in the offseason after spending the previous three seasons with the Bengals.
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Titans' Chidobe Awuzie: Past calf issue
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Awuzie (calf) was left off Tennessee's injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Bears, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Awuzie was sidelined for the past month with a calf injury, but it appears he's moved past the issue just in time for Tennessee's Week 1 outing. The first-year Titan is expected to line up opposite L'Jarius Sneed as a part of the team's new and improved cornerback room in 2024.
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Titans' Chidobe Awuzie: To remain out this week
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Awuzie (calf) won't play this week but could return to practice soon, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Awuzie has missed the bulk of training camp due to a calf injury and will likely end up being sidelined for all three of the Titans' preseason games. The fact that the veteran cornerback is expected to resume practicing soon, though, bodes well for his likelihood of suiting up Week 1 of the regular season. Awuzie is looking to bolster Tennessee's secondary after recording 57 tackles (43 solo) and six pass defenses over 15 regular-season games with Cincinnati last season.
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Titans' Chidobe Awuzie: Agrees to deal with Titans
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Tennessee plans to sign Awuzie to a three-year contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Bengals' Chidobe Awuzie: Good to go Thursday
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Awuzie (knee) does not carry an injury designation going into Thursday's game at Baltimore.
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.
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Bengals' Chidobe Awuzie: Nursing knee injury
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Awuzie (knee) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday, Jay Morrison of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
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.
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Bengals' Chidobe Awuzie: Active Sunday
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Awuzie (back) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
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.
