Obada was released by the Commanders on Tuesday.
The move opens a spot on the Commanders' 53-man roster for Marshon Lattimore, who was acquired from the Saints on Tuesday. Obada played in each of Washington's last four regular-season games while serving in rotational role at defensive end behind starters Dorance Armstrong and Clelin Ferrell. Over that span, Obada registered three tackles (one solo) across 52 defensive snaps. He should get interest from teams looking to add depth at defensive end.
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Commanders' Efe Obada: Set for season debut
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Obada (lower leg) is active Sunday against the Ravens.
Obada was activated from the reserve/PUP list Saturday, as he remained focused on his recovery from multiple leg fractures suffered last November. The return of the 32-year-old should be a boost to the Commanders' defensive line depth.
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Commanders' Efe Obada: Lifted from reserve/PUP list
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The Commanders activated Obada (lower leg) from the reserve/PUP list Saturday.
Obada was placed on the PUP list ahead of Washington's regular-season opener and has been working his way back since. The defensive lineman had his practice window opened Oct. 2 and was able to log a trio of full practice sessions this week, giving him a good chance of returning to action Sunday versus Baltimore. Upon his return, Obada will likely take on a rotational role.
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Commanders' Efe Obada: Opens season on PUP list
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Obada (lower leg) was placed on the reserve/PUP list by the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official website reports.
Obada failed to appear in a game this preseason while continuing to recover from multiple lower leg fractures that he sustained in November and he'll now be forced to sit out the team's first four games of the regular season while on the PUP list. Obada is first eligible to return to the field in Week 5 against the Browns on Oct. 6.
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Commanders' Efe Obada: Back with Washington
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The Commanders re-signed Obada (lower leg) on Thursday.
Obada returns for a third consecutive season in Washington, after having played just five games in 2023 before needing to undergo right leg surgery. After a full offseason to recover, Odaba figures to be ready to contribute as a depth defensive end Week 1.
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Commanders' Efe Obada: Sitting Week 7
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Obada (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Giants, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
One week after coming off injured reserve and making his season debut, Obada is a healthy scratch in New York. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 8 versus the Eagles.
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Commanders' Efe Obada: Good to go
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Obada (knee) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game in Atlanta.
Obada is set to make his season debut after being designated to return from injured reserve earlier in the week. The defensive end is expected to provide depth behind Chase Young and Montez Sweat on the edge, assuming he avoids any setbacks.
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Commanders' Efe Obada: Questionable to play at Atlanta
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Obada (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Falcons.
Obada was designated to return from Washington's injured reserve list Wednesday, and he practiced in full Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, so it seems he has a good chance of playing in Week 6. He managed four sacks over 370 defensive snaps last season.
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Commanders' Efe Obada: Designated to return
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Obada (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Obada was placed on IR ahead of the 2023 campaign with a patella injury, keeping him sidelined for the first five games of the season. The 31-year-old will now have a 21-day window to return to practice before he must either be restored to the active roster or revert to IR for the remainder of the season.
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Commanders' Efe Obada: Headed to IR
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The Commanders placed Obada (knee) on injured reserve Thursday.
Obada has been dealing with a patella issue with his knee and is now required to sit out for at least the first four games of the 2023 season. He played in all 17 games for the Commanders as a rookie last season, registering 24 tackles (14 solo) and four sacks.
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Commanders' Efe Obada: Late addition to injury report
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Obada (finger) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Obada was added to the injury report after apparently suffering an injury during practice. He still managed a limited session, which bodes well for his potential availability for the important divisional showdown. Obada has served a significant role along the Commanders' defensive line this season, tallying 18 total tackles with three sacks across 13 games.
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Bills' Efe Obada: Not listed on injury report
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Obada (ankle) was estimated as full participant during Tuesday's walkthrough.
Obada was unable to practice ahead of Week 18 and was ultimately sidelined for the regular-season finale. However, it appears he's on track to return for Saturday's wild-card matchup with the Patriots. The fourth-year pro has 12 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 10 appearances for the Bills this season.
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Bills' Efe Obada: Will be available Sunday
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Obada (hip) is active for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.
Obada will be available Week 14 after being sidelined the week prior due to a hip injury. In a rotational role along the Bills' defensive line, the fourth-year pro has recorded eight tackles, 1.5 sacks and one pass deflection across six appearances.
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Bills' Efe Obada: Out with hip injury
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Obada (hip) is inactive for Monday's matchup against the Patriots.
Over his last three games, Obada has played 68 defensive snaps, registering five tackles, 1.5 sacks and one pass deflection. In his absence, Mario Addison, A.J. Epenesa and Carlos Basham are all candidates for slightly increased roles.
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Bills' Efe Obada: Back to full health
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Obada (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Obada couldn't suit up versus the Dolphins in Week 2, but he looks set to return for Sunday's matchup against Washington. He only played 26 percent of defensive snaps Week 1.
Obada signed a one-year deal with the Bills on Wednesday.
Obada won't have too much trouble getting comfortable in his new digs, as several Bills -- including general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott -- have spent time with the Panthers organization. Obada, who hails from Nigeria, has worked his way through the NFL's international program. He'll try to land a spot on a deep Bills team as a reserve defensive end.
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Panthers' Efe Obada: Ready for Thursday night
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Odaba (back) is active for Thursday's game against the Falcons, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.
Odaba was listed as questionable for Thursday's contest, despite the fact that he logged a trio of full practices leading up to the game. He'll play his usual rotational role at defensive end against Matt Ryan and the Falcons.
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Panthers' Efe Obada: Rejoins Panthers
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Obada was re-signed by the Panthers on Tuesday after clearing waivers, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Obada's roster spot isn't very secure considering the team was willing to run the risk of having him go through waivers, but the defensive lineman should be on the Week 1 roster against the Raiders now that he's back on the 53-man roster.
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Panthers' Efe Obada: Re-ups with Panthers
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Obada signed a one-year contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.
Obada, who went undrafted in 2015, made his NFL debut for the Panthers in 2018. The 27-year-old evidently impressed the team's brass across his 10 appearances, tallying eight tackles, two sacks and one interception. He'll likely play a rotation role at defensive end once again in his sophomore season.
