CJ Okoye forces fumble in preseason finale

Initial 53-man roster decisions are next.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 281 min read

CJ Okoye with a clutch punch to force a fumble 👏 WASvsBAL on @NFLNetwork Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/QyyEJYofF1 Via @NFL on X

What happened: Okoye created the turnover by punching the ball loose. NFL Network carried the matchup, with NFL Plus streaming it.

Why it matters: Okoye entered the game amid competition for an interior defensive-line role. He also generated backfield pressure in the previous preseason game.

What to watch: Watch Okoye's usage through the rest of the finale and his place on the initial roster.

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