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NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 25
10-Year NFL Veteran CJ Uzomah Retires as a Bengal Despite Last Playing for the Franchise in 2022
There’s a particular kind of ending that only football can write. Two weeks after suffering a sprained MCL in the AFC Championship Game, CJ Uzomah suited up anyway for Super Bowl LVI, hauling in two catches for 11 yards as the Cincinnati Bengals fell to the Los Angeles Rams, one gut-punch of a drive away from the franchise’s first championship.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / August 24
TE C.J. Uzomah Announces Retirement
C.J. Uzomah is calling it a career. The veteran tight end took to social media today to announce his retirement. Uzomah also revealed that he inked a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Bengals.
The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24
Veteran TE C.J. Uzomah Announces Retirement
Veteran TE C.J. Uzomah announced his retirement as a Cincinnati Bengal on social media after 10 years in the NFL. Uzomah captioned the post with the following statement: “History has a way of repeating itself and there’s no place I’d want to formally announce my retirement, than the place that started it all for me and gave me my chance.
NFL News / Field Level Media / August 24
Ex-Bengals TE CJ Uzomah retires after 10 seasons
Tight end C.J. Uzomah announced his retirement Monday after 10 NFL seasons. He played his first seven seasons (2015-21) with the Cincinnati Bengals, who drafted him in the fifth round in 2015.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Talk / January 30, 2025
Eagles open practice windows for Brandon Graham, C.J. Uzomah 
Defensive end Brandon Graham's bid to return to action in the Super Bowl has taken a step forward. Graham was thought to be done for the season when he tore his triceps in Week 12, but he has been talking about a potential return over the last few weeks and the Eagles are giving him the chance to show he's able to play.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Talk / December 4, 2024
Eagles sign C.J. Uzomah to 53-man roster
The Eagles have added a veteran to their 53-man roster. Philadelphia announced the club has signed tight end C.J. Uzomah off of its practice squad. Uzomah, 31, initially joined the Eagles in April but was released in August.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 4, 2024
Eagles Promote TE C.J. Uzomah, Sign WR Parris Campbell To PS
The Philadelphia Eagles announced they have promoted TE C.J. Uzomah from the practice squad to the active roster. They also re-signed WR Parris Campbell to the practice squad. Uzomah, 31, is a former fifth-round pick of the Bengals back in the 2015 draft out of Auburn.
Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 23, 2024
Eagles Announce Two Roster Moves
The Eagles announced two roster moves ahead of Week 12, elevating TE C.J. Uzomah and activating WR Britain Covey from injured reserve. Uzomah, 31, is a former fifth-round pick of the Bengals back in the 2015 draft out of Auburn.
NFL News / Inside the Iggles / November 14, 2024
Philadelphia Eagles inactives list for Week 10 game vs. Washington Commanders
And, just like that, the short week concludes with a game. The Philadelphia Eagles FINALLY get to play at home. The opponent is familiar. It's also one of the surprises of the season.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / November 14, 2024
Eagles Elevate TE, Sit Three O-Linemen Vs. Commanders
All 53 Eagles active players were available for Thursday night's first-place showdown with the Washington Commanders. Despite that the Eagles dipped into the practice squad for a third tight end in veteran C.J.
Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 14, 2024
Eagles Call Up TE C.J. Uzomah
The Philadelphia Eagles announced that they’ve elevated TE C.J. Uzomah to their active roster for Thursday’s game against the Commanders. Uzomah, 31, is a former fifth-round pick of the Bengals back in the 2015 draft out of Auburn.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10, 2024
It's official: Eagles sign veteran TE to practice squad
The Eagles initially signed him in April but cut him in August. Now they are bringing him back.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / October 10, 2024
Eagles Sign Intriguing Playmaker Ahead Of Browns Game
The Philadelphia Eagles continue to find ways to tweak the practice squad. Philadelphia has made a flurry of moves throughout the season and made yet another on Thursday.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 10, 2024
Eagles sign former Bengals, Jets tight end to practice squad
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed veteran tight end C.J. Uzomah to their practice squad, according to a report from NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The 31-year-old tight end brings an experienced presence and a solid track record from his stints with the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets as the 2024 NFL season progresses.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Total Apex Sports / August 23, 2024
Philadelphia Eagles Release TE C.J. Uzomah
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that they cut their veteran tight end, C.J. Uzomah. Though it was an unexpected move, bringing the news now has surprised fans and analysts alike since the team will soon start the new season.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / August 21, 2024
Eagles release veteran tight end
The Eagles have released a veteran tight end as final cuts approach.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 11, 2024
Eagles planning to sign veteran TE
The TE delivered his best slate in 2021, helping the Bengals to their first Super Bowl in 33 years.
New York Jets News / 5 GOATs / March 5, 2024
New York Jets plan to release tight end C.J. Uzomah
The New York Jets are reportedly releasing tight end C.J. Uzomah this week, according to ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler. The move clears $5.3 million in cap space for the organization that will try to make a playoff push with the return of Aaron Rodgers in 2024.
New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / December 4, 2023
Jets place veteran TE on IR
C.J. Uzomah exited Sunday’s loss with a knee injury, and the Jets tight end will now miss at least the next four games.
New York Jets News / Field Level Media / December 3, 2023
Jets TE C.J. Uzomah injures knee vs. Falcons
New York Jets tight end C.J. Uzomah was carted to the locker room with a right knee injury early in Sunday's game against the visiting Atlanta Falcons.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 20, 2023
Discrepancy between Dolphins, Jets offenses shown with one remarkable statistic
The high-powered Miami Dolphins offense will take on the struggling New York Jets offensive unit in the Week 12 "Black Friday" game. It'll be a matchup of two groups with historically different success rates this season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 9, 2023
C.J. Uzomah ready to recruit Packers' Aaron Rodgers to Jets
New York Jets tight end C.J. Uzomah sounds ready to recruit Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
New York Jets News / Yardbarker / December 12, 2022
Jets HC Robert Saleh leaves door open for Zach Wilson to be active backup vs. Lions
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has left the door open for quarterback Zach Wilson to be activated from his demotion for this coming Sunday's home game against the 6-7 Detroit Lions.
New York Jets News / Yardbarker / November 30, 2022
Jets' C.J. Uzomah: Zach Wilson 'rubbed the team the wrong way' after Patriots loss
Jets tight end C.J. Uzomah confirmed quarterback Zach Wilson upset teammates with his now infamous press conference and that Uzomah encouraged Wilson to address the team.
New York Jets News / Yardbarker / May 11, 2022
Jets TE C.J. Uzomah expecting QB Zach Wilson to 'make huge strides' next season
Statistically speaking, New York's Zach Wilson was one of the league's worst overall signal-callers during his rookie season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 14, 2022
Jets add former Bengals TE C.J. Uzomah on three-year deal
The New York Jets are set to add tight end C.J. Uzomah on a three-year contract worth $24 million.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / February 16, 2022
Bengals hope TE C.J. Uzomah will avoid knee surgery
Uzomah went down with a sprained MCL in his left knee early into the AFC Championship win over the Kansas City Chiefs back on Jan. 30.
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