Amobi Okoye

[strongarmqb]

What's going on with this guy? I haven't heard anything since he was eligible to come off the Non Football Injury list.

 

[dallasdave]

I think this guy is someone who will be on next years squad.

 

[xwalker]

What's going on with this guy? I haven't heard anything since he was eligible to come off the Non Football Injury list.

I don't know if he is practicing or not. Once he practices, the clock starts on a dead-line to either activate him or put him on IR for the season. In general, they could wait as late as week 14 to activate him.

There's really not a spot for him on the roster right now, IMO. T. McClain is starting to play well as the 4th DT and they only have 4 active for game-day.

 

[CCBoy]

I'm rooting for the guy, none-the-less.

 

[kiheikiwi]

I'm rooting for the guy, none-the-less.

ME too ! Not only because if he makes it back it would be a truly great story, but I always liked him when he was drafted by the Texans, he was just in the wrong scheme. (3/4) Not bulky enough for a 1-tech. but has played it. But I think perfect for the 3-tech. Just a bit of a log jam there right now. So allowing him a little longer in his recovery is a good thing. Would hope he can get some sort of playing time before the end of the season, but yes, next year (he signed a 2 year deal) is where we should reap the rewards of picking him up. I think he can be a great rotation up front - if he can get back healthy !

 

[EPL0c0]

I believe he came off of the Non-football injury list last week and could have been eligible for return for the Giants game.

I think Demarcus Lawrence is clear to return Week 9. Brent ?Week 12?

 

[remdak]

I think this guy is someone who will be on next years squad.

I agree. It's going to be hard to cut somebody this year to bring up a guy who was recently in a coma unless they think he is going to be clearly better than what they have.
Let him go through a full training camp.

 

[JohnsKey19]

He's insurance in case of injury. Brent presumably will replace Hayden. Once Lawrence returns, the DL rotation is set. Who knows, they may like Hayden enough to keep him around on the 53 and go light somewhere else on the roster.

 

[gambit187]

Espn just reported he will practice Thursday
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/65342/amobi-okoye-expected-to-practice-thursday

 

[boysfanindc]

The link states

The Cowboys will monitor Okoye's work closely since no player has ever played in the NFL after this condition.

Scary stuff.

 

[Wood]

What's going on with this guy? I haven't heard anything since he was eligible to come off the Non Football Injury list.

the only contribute I have heard from him was last week when he was telling either Mickey or Brian that he was amazed at how Josh Brent was moving around out there for guy his size.