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Falcons' David Onyemata: Cleared for Week 15 matchup
David Onyemata (foot) is active for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Onyemata was limited by a foot injury throughout the week, but he was able to practice each day. That's enough for him to suit up in Week 15 against Tampa Bay, and he should play a fairly significant role along Atlanta's defensive line.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Questionable to face Buccaneers
David Onyemata (foot) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Onyemata logged another limited practice Wednesday. He was able to play through his foot issue versus Seattle in Week 14, though that resulted in Onyemata handling a season-low 46 percent of defensive snaps, across which he tallied just two assisted tackles.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Still tending to foot issue
David Onyemata (foot) was a limited participant during the Atlanta Falcons' walkthrough practice Tuesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Onyemata was able to play through his foot problem in Week 14 versus the Seahawks, but it's still bothering him as Atlanta is starting preparation for Week 15. As long as he's able to practice Wednesday, he should still be considered likely to play Thursday at Tampa Bay.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Active for Week 14
David Onyemata (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.Despite not logging a full practice during Week 14 prep, Onyemata will give it a go against Seattle and keep his perfect attendance streak alive. In 12 appearances, the veteran has posted 43 tackles, including 1.0 sacks.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Questionable for Sunday
David Onyemata (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.The 33-year-old upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday. Onyemata has appeared in all 12 of Atlanta's games this season, recording 43 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. If active for the Week 14 contest, he's expected to operate as one of the Atlanta Falcons' top interior defensive linemen.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Begins week sidelined
David Onyemata (foot) did not practice Wednesday.Onyemata has suited up for all 12 games this season and this marked the first time he was on the injury report. He still has plenty of time to get ready to suit up in Week 14 against Seattle, though the severity of his injury is unclear.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Productive second season in Atlanta
David Onyemata finished the 2024 season with 45 total tackles (23 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed over 17 games.Onyemata was able to appear in all 17 of Atlanta's games this season, reaching 45 takedowns, which is his second-highest total in nine NFL campaigns. The nose tackle remains under contract with the Atlanta Falcons for one more year and will likely return to his starting role with the team in 2025.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Notches sack in loss
David Onyemata recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Chargers.Onyemata was able to get to Justin Herbert for his first sack since Week 5, raising his season total to 2.0 sacks over 12 games. The defensive lineman has now registered 34 total tackles (17 solo), including the 2.0 sacks, while also securing a pass defensed in 2024.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Clear starter in Week 1
David Onyemata produced two tackles (one solo) during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.Onyemata played 43 of Atlanta's 68 defensive snaps in Week 1, a solid amount for a 300-pound DT, but his production was lackluster. Onyemata finished with a career-high 50 tackles, including 4.0 sacks, last season, but he may face more double teams this season, as Atlanta's switch to a 3-4 defense may leave him alone in the middle of the trenches more often.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Career-high 50 tackles in 2023
David Onyemata finished 2023 with 50 tackles (25 solo), 4.0 sacks, three pass defenses and two forced fumbles in 14 appearances.After seven years in New Orleans, Onyemata joined the Atlanta Falcons on a three-year deal last offseason. In his first season with Atlanta, the 2016 fourth-round pick notched career highs in tackles and forced fumbles despite missing three games due to injury. Onyemata likely won't flirt with double-digit sacks, but he's recorded multiple sacks in seven straight seasons, totaling 27 during that stretch. Onyemata figures to remain a key piece of Atlanta's defense over the next two seasons.
David Onyemata
#90 DL / Atlanta Falcons / EXP: 10YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 310 lb Age: 33 College: Manitoba (Canada) Bye 5Fantasy Points by Week
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