Okoye (illness) will remain on IR for the rest of the season, the Dallas Morning News reports.

The Cowboys apparently didn't see enough progress from him in practice to warrant adding him to the 53-man roster. Okoye will get a chance to win a roster spot in training camp next year, however.

Okoye (illness) will begin practicing on Thursday, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Once he begins practicing, the Cowboys will have three weeks to decide whether to add him to the 53-man roster or not. Okoye hasn't played in a game since December 2012 after surviving a battle with a rare brain condition, but he could add some more depth at defensive tackle coming out of the Cowboys' bye week.

Okoye (illness) feels that he'll be ready to play when he's eligible to come off the non-football injury list after Week 6, Rowan Kavner of DallasCowboys.com reports.

He's currently doing conditioning work and getting back to his playing weight after surviving a serious and rare brain condition that required him to be placed in a medically-induced coma. It's been almost two years since Okoye played in a game, however, so don't expect him to make any kind of immediate impact once he gets into the lineup.

Okoye (illness) could begin practicing with the Cowboys as soon as Monday, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Details are finally surfacing about Okoye's illness, an extremely rare and potentially fatal auto-immune disorder that causes brain inflammation, and given what Okoye's been through over the past 17 months it's amazing that he's even close to a return to the field. The Cowboys will understandably be very cautious with Okoye, but it's beginning to look like he will have a role on their defensive line this season.

Cowboys placed DT Amobi Okoye (illness) on active/NFI.

Okoye is still battling an unknown issue that kept him out of the league last season. The No. 10 overall pick in the 2007 draft hasn't been a regular starter since 2010 while with the Texans.

Cowboys DT Amobi Okoye (illness) is "recovering well and getting close."

Okoye remains hopeful he'll be cleared for camp, though he's still a candidate to begin on the active/PUP list. Okoye's undisclosed ailment kept him out for all of 2013. Any contributions the Cowboys' depleted defensive line gets from Okoye this season will be a bonus.

Cowboys DT Amobi Okoye could open training camp on the active/PUP list.

Okoye is recovering from an unknown medical issue, one that kept him out of the league last season. The Cowboys handed him a two-year deal in May, reuniting him with DC Rod Marinelli. Okoye is competing for a 53-man roster spot.

Cowboys signed DT Amobi Okoye to a two-year contract.

Okoye, the No. 10 overall pick in 2007, is still just 27 (in June). He was out of the league last season due to an unknown medical issue. Okoye reunites with DC Rod Marinelli, who he played for in 2011 and 2012 with the Bears. Okoye has 16 career sacks and will try to earn a spot on Dallas' rebuilt defensive line.

The Cowboys are showing interest in free agent DT Amobi Okoye.

The Cowboys need line depth after losing Tyrone Crawford for the season and Anthony Spencer to left knee surgery. Okoye is familiar with Dallas DL coach Rod Marinelli after spending time with Marinelli in Chicago last season.

Bears re-signed DT Amobi Okoye.

Okoye is back after appearing in six games for the Bears earlier this season. He compiled seven tackles and one sack in a rotational role.

Bears agree to terms with free agent DT Amobi Okoye, formerly of the Bucs.

Bucs DT Amobi Okoye's knee has continued to be a problem throughout training camp despite his June scope.

"It's not just one surgery," said coach Greg Schiano. "He has a history with that knee." Okoye has missed the Bucs' last two preseason games and practiced sparingly. Tampa Bay's interior defensive line is going to be a major weakness again this year. They'll be a running game to target in fantasy matchups.

Bucs DT Amobi Okoye has been cleared for camp after an offseason knee scope.

Okoye spent Wednesday on active/PUP, then was activated Thursday and practiced fully on Friday. The Bucs view Okoye as primarily a three-technique tackle, backing up Gerald McCoy. Roy Miller and Gary Gibson will compete at nose tackle.

Bucs DT Amobi Okoye is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery.

It was merely a simple scope. Okoye is absent from Tuesday's practice, but coach Greg Schiano expects him to return as early as Wednesday. Expected to be a rotational lineman this season, Okoye should be back to full health for training camp.

Buccaneers signed DT Amobi Okoye to a one-year, $2 million contract.

According to the Tampa Bay Times, the Buccaneers' interest in free agent DT Amobi Okoye is "mutual."

The Times confirms Okoye is also receiving interest from the Broncos and Bengals, although the Buccaneers could offer him significant playing time in a three-man rotation. Usual third DT Roy Miller is coming off a poor year. Okoye could be the top reserve behind Gerald McCoy and Brian Price.

The Bears will not be re-signing free agent DT Amobi Okoye.

GM Phil Emery recently hinted Okoye was no longer in Chicago's plans. Per Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune, Okoye is "likely headed" to Denver, Cincinnati, or Tampa Bay. It sounds like the Broncos quietly entered the bidding.

Free agent DT Amobi Okoye will visit the Bengals on Tuesday.

Akoye has also reportedly drawn interest from the Bucs, Patriots and Broncos, but Cincinnati will be his first known visit. The Bears remain interested in re-signing him. Okoye will be a part of a three-technique tackle rotation wherever he ends up.

TheSidelineView.com reports free agent DT Amobi Okoye is drawing interest from the Bucs, Patriots and Broncos in addition to the Bengals and Bears.

Only the Bengals are believed to have lined up a visit, however. Okoye isn't known to have had contract talks with the Bears since the beginning of free agency. The former first-round bust will likely be a part of a three-technique tackle rotation wherever he ends up.

The Bengals have scheduled a meeting with free agent DT Amobi Okoye.

Okoye could spell three-technique tackle Geno Atkins in Cincinnati. The free agent visit will take place after this week's Owners Meetings. Okoye, who's still only 24, tallied four sacks in 16 appearances with the Bears last season.