Albert Okwuegbunam

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Albert Okwuegbunam was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Colts. Michael Mayer (concussion) has already been ruled out, marking his second-straight absence. In addition, Brock Bowers (knee) is "trending toward not playing." If Bowers ends up missing the Week 4 matchup versus Indianapolis, Ian Thomas and Okwuegbunam could see extra looks from Geno Smith. However, neither player can be trusted from a fantasy standpoint, so managers ... [Read More]

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam is active for Week 14 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. He had been a healthy scratch for the last seven weeks but will suit up this Sunday with Andrew Beck (hamstring) sidelined. It remains to be seen if Okwuegbunam is able to carve out a role on offense. [Read More]

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam and running back Marlon Mack are both healthy scratches for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Okwuegbunam has now been inactive for three straight games. He has just seven catches for 50 yards this season and is a candidate to be traded or released at the upcoming deadline. In his absence, Greg Dulcich will continue to operate as the starting tight end. Meanwhile, Mack was signed to the active roster last Monday but will have... [Read More]

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (coach's decision) will not suit up for Sunday's game against the New York Jets. This is the second week in a row that Okwuegbunam, who has drawn trade interest, is a healthy scratch. Greg Dulcich will operate as Denver's top tight end, but he isn't a viable fantasy option with Brett Rypien starting at quarterback. [Read More]

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam is a healthy inactive in Week 6 against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. Meanwhile, Eric Saubert (thigh), who was listed as questionable, will play and should serve as the team's starting tight end with Okwuegbunam out. Okwuegbunam just hasn't been involved in Denver's lackluster offense so far this year, and now he finds himself in street clothes without even being injured. The 24-year-old has just seven catches on 11 targets... [Read More]