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NFL News / New York Jets on SI / March 12
Jets Sign Ex-Patriots Tackle Who Left Team After One Game Last Season
The New York Jets have poached a lineman away from the New England Patriots! Well … sort of. 27-year-old offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor is technically a former Patriot, as he started one game for New England last season, but then he promptly left the team.
New York Jets News / Pro Football Talk / March 12
Jets agree to terms with CB Isaiah Oliver, OT Chukwuma Okorafor 
The Jets agreed to terms with cornerback Isaiah Oliver, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Oliver, 28, signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Jets a year ago and played all 17 games with seven starts.
The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz
How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / March 12
Former Steelers OT Joins Justin Fields With Jets
Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor is headed to his third NFL Team. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, the veteran offensive lineman has signed with the New York Jets.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 12
Jets Sign OT Chukwuma Okorafor
The New York Jets officially signed OT Chukwuma Okorafor to a contract on Wednesday. Okorafor was benched after just 12 plays during the season opener in Week 1 and later decided to leave the team.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / February 11
Patriots Reward Defensive Tackle With Two-Year Extension
After already making notable news with the release of Chukwuma Okorafor on Monday afternoon, the New England Patriots re-signed 28-year-old defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr.
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / February 10
Patriots release veteran OT Chukwuma Okorafor
Chukwuma Okorafor‘s time with the Patriots has come to a predictable end. ESPN’s Field Yates reports that the organization has released the offensive tackle.
New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 10
Patriots Releasing OT Chukwuma Okorafor
Field Yates reports that the Patriots are releasing OT Chukwuma Okorafor to give him a head start on finding a new team. Okorafor intends to play for a new franchise in 2025 after he was placed on the exempt/left squad list in Week 2 of the regular season.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 20
Former Steelers Starter Ends Season After Leaving Team
Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle and third-round pick Chukwuma Okorafor is officially done for the season after leaving his current team, the New England Patriots, following a tough start to the year.
New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 19
Patriots Move OT Chukwuma Okorafor To Reserve/Left Squad List
The New England Patriots have moved OT Chukwuma Okorafor from the exempt/left squad list to the reserve/left squad list, per the NFL transaction wire. That means Okorafor’s season is over as he cannot return from the reserve list. Okorafor was benched after just 12 plays during the season opener in Week 1.
NFL News / Steeler Nation / September 14
Ex-Steelers Disappointment Quickly Quits On New England Patriots
The Pittsburgh Steelers got the chance to start the organization's 2023 first-round pick during his rookie season after a surprising mid-year benching.
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / September 14
Key Patriots offensive lineman leaves team
After six years of playing right tackle for the Steelers, he was asked to step in as a left tackle for New England in 2024 after the departure of Trent Brown this offseason.
NFL News / Steelers Now / September 14
Former Steelers OT Quits Patriots after Getting Benched
The New England Patriots placed former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor on the exempt/left squad list, the team announced on Saturday.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 14
Patriots place starting LT on exempt/left squad list, future with team in doubt
Multiple reports suggest his time with the team has come to an end.
New England Patriots News / Boston Sports Journal / July 26
Bedard's Breakdown: Could Chukwuma Okorafor be a potential steal for Patriots at left tackle?
In the run-up to camp, let's break down some of the new additions to the Patriots, including our film and video analysis. BACKGROUND Chukwuma Okorafor 2018 third-round pick of Steelers (92nd overall) out of Western Michigan.
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / May 26
Patriots considering longtime Steeler to guard Drake Maye's blind side
With veteran left tackle Trent Brown departing in free agency, the Patriots are looking to fill that role this offseason. As organized team activities have opened, free agent addition Chukwuma Okorafor has been taking first-team snaps at the position, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 23, 2024
Patriots' new offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor reveals jersey number for 2024 season
While the New England Patriots lost one of their veteran offensive tackles, they have another one ready to go. The Patriots signed former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor at the beginning of the month.
NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / March 8, 2024
Patriots Chukwuma Okorafor Contract Details Revealed
The New England Patriots jumpstarted their free agency period Thursday, signing former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor. Now, the details of Okorafor's contract have been revealed.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / February 26, 2024
Former Steelers Tackle Ranked among Top Available Free Agents
Former Pittsburgh Steelers right tackle Chukwuma Okorafor has been named one of the top available free agents at the position by CBS Sports. Okorafor was released by the Steelers earlier this month, as the team did not want to pay his $8.75 million salary for the 2024 season after he was benched mid-2023 for first-round pick Broderick Jones.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / February 25, 2024
Former Steelers OT Named Top Free Agent
Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor is already expected to be a hot commodity in the free agency market, and is receiving praise
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / February 20, 2024
Steelers Officially Release Tackle Chukwuma Okorafor
The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially released right tackle Chukwuma Okorafor after announcing their intentions last Monday, according to the NFL transaction wire.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 13, 2024
Former Steelers LB Hopeful That Chukwuma Okorafor Goes To An AFC North Rival
The day after Super Bowl LVIII, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced the release of punter Pressley Harvin, quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, and offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / February 13, 2024
Did Steelers make mistake in attempt to cut costs?
The Steelers didn't waste any time following Super Bowl LVIII, making several cuts on Monday. However, did they make a mistake in their first round of releases to begin the offseason?
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / February 12, 2024
Steelers Cut Ties with Tackle Chukwuma Okorafor
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released right tackle Chukwuma Okorafor, the team announced on Monday. Okorafor, 26, had been with the team since the Steelers drafted him in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 17, 2024
Steelers offensive lineman regrets re-signing with team
The Steelers' 2023 season didn't go how most of their players likely imagined.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 16, 2024
Steelers Offensive Lineman Chukwuma Okorafor Regrets Signing Back In Pittsburgh After Brutal 2023
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle, Chukwuma "Chuks" Okorafor signed a $29.2 million contract before the 2022 season. While his performance had been somewhat inconsistent, he seemed to be improving as did the whole offensive line.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 23, 2022
Browns' Anthony Walker Jr. out for season following questionable hit
Walker Jr. suffered the injury when Steelers' offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor jumped on top of him while he was lying face down on the turf.
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