Amobi Okoye IL FA Fri 8/31/12 11:02 AM
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Bears agree to terms with free agent DT Amobi Okoye, formerly of the Bucs.
Amobi Okoye IL FA Wed 8/29/12 4:12 PM
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Bucs DT Amobi Okoye's knee has continued to be a problem throughout training camp despite his June scope.
"It's not just one surgery," said coach Greg Schiano. "He has a history with that knee." Okoye has missed the Bucs' last two preseason games and practiced sparingly. Tampa Bay's interior defensive line is going to be a major weakness again this year. They'll be a running game to target in fantasy matchups.
Amobi Okoye IL FA Fri 7/27/12 8:55 PM
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Bucs DT Amobi Okoye has been cleared for camp after an offseason knee scope.
Okoye spent Wednesday on active/PUP, then was activated Thursday and practiced fully on Friday. The Bucs view Okoye as primarily a three-technique tackle, backing up Gerald McCoy. Roy Miller and Gary Gibson will compete at nose tackle.
Amobi Okoye IL FA Tue 6/12/12 2:26 PM
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Bucs DT Amobi Okoye is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery.
It was merely a simple scope. Okoye is absent from Tuesday's practice, but coach Greg Schiano expects him to return as early as Wednesday. Expected to be a rotational lineman this season, Okoye should be back to full health for training camp.
Amobi Okoye IL FA Sat 4/7/12 10:19 PM 1 Comment
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Buccaneers signed DT Amobi Okoye to a one-year, $2 million contract.
Amobi Okoye IL FA Thu 4/5/12 4:00 PM
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According to the Tampa Bay Times, the Buccaneers' interest in free agent DT Amobi Okoye is "mutual."
The Times confirms Okoye is also receiving interest from the Broncos and Bengals, although the Buccaneers could offer him significant playing time in a three-man rotation. Usual third DT Roy Miller is coming off a poor year. Okoye could be the top reserve behind Gerald McCoy and Brian Price.
Amobi Okoye IL FA Thu 4/5/12 9:46 AM
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The Bears will not be re-signing free agent DT Amobi Okoye.
GM Phil Emery recently hinted Okoye was no longer in Chicago's plans. Per Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune, Okoye is "likely headed" to Denver, Cincinnati, or Tampa Bay. It sounds like the Broncos quietly entered the bidding.
Amobi Okoye IL FA Mon 4/2/12 8:24 AM
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Free agent DT Amobi Okoye will visit the Bengals on Tuesday.
Akoye has also reportedly drawn interest from the Bucs, Patriots and Broncos, but Cincinnati will be his first known visit. The Bears remain interested in re-signing him. Okoye will be a part of a three-technique tackle rotation wherever he ends up.
Amobi Okoye IL FA Tue 3/27/12 10:23 AM
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TheSidelineView.com reports free agent DT Amobi Okoye is drawing interest from the Bucs, Patriots and Broncos in addition to the Bengals and Bears.
Only the Bengals are believed to have lined up a visit, however. Okoye isn't known to have had contract talks with the Bears since the beginning of free agency. The former first-round bust will likely be a part of a three-technique tackle rotation wherever he ends up.
Amobi Okoye IL FA Mon 3/26/12 1:13 PM
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The Bengals have scheduled a meeting with free agent DT Amobi Okoye.
Okoye could spell three-technique tackle Geno Atkins in Cincinnati. The free agent visit will take place after this week's Owners Meetings. Okoye, who's still only 24, tallied four sacks in 16 appearances with the Bears last season.