49ers Part Ways With Veteran Defensive Lineman

The San Francisco 49ers have parted ways with veteran defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo. The team announced on Friday that they had released the 31-year-old on August 30. Okoronkwo joined the 49ers in August on a one-year contract, reuniting with his former defensive coordinator Raheem Morris.

Despite being released, Okoronkwo quickly found his way back to the team, being signed to the practice squad on August 31. He made his return to the active roster later that day, recording two tackles and one sack in the first four games of the season.

Born as a fifth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, Okoronkwo spent his initial four seasons with the team before moving to the Houston Texans in 2022. He had a standout year in Houston, tallying 44 tackles and five sacks, which led to a three-year, $19 million contract with the Cleveland Browns the following offseason.

However, Okoronkwo's production declined over the subsequent years, leading to his release by the Browns ahead of the 2025 season. He then joined the Philadelphia Eagles but suffered a triceps tear in Week 4, placing him on injured reserve.