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Falcons' Ruke Orhorhoro: Placed on IR
Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle) was placed on injured reserve by the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, Will McFadden of the team's official website reports.Orhorhoro suffered the ankle injury in Atlanta's 31-26 win over the Buccaneers in Week 8, and he will now be forced to miss at least the team's next four games as he recovers. In his absence, Ta'Quon Graham is a candidate to step into a larger role on the Falcons' defensive line.
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Falcons' Ruke Orhorhoro: Out for Week 9
Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Will McFadden of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.The 2024 second-round pick from Clemson recorded one total tackle across 15 total snaps (12 defensive and three on special teams) before exiting the Falcons' Week 8 win over the Buccaneers with an ankle injury. He didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss the fifth game of his young career. Expect Ta'Quon Graham to see increased snaps as the Falcons' top rotational defensive end in Orhorhoro's stead.
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Falcons' Ruke Orhorhoro: Won't return vs. Tampa Bay
Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.Orhorhoro suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game and appeared to have trouble putting pressure on his left leg. Grady Jarrett and Zach Harrison will be the Atlanta Falcons' rotational defensive ends for the rest of Sunday's game.
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Falcons' Ruke Orhorhoro: Leaves game with ankle injury
Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.While Orhorhoro is sidelined, Ta'Quon Graham will serve as the Falcons' top rotational defensive end behind starters Grady Jarrett and Zach Harrison.
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Falcons' Ruke Orhorhoro: Won't debut Week 1
Ruke Orhorhoro (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Orhorhoro battled a shoulder injury during training camp but was omitted from the Falcons' Week 1 injury reports. However, the rookie won't make his NFL regular-season debut versus Pittsburgh after being a healthy scratch. With Brandon Dorlus (coach's decision) also inactive, the Falcons may have to rely heavily on their starting defensive line -- Grady Jarrett, David Onyemata and Zach Harrison.
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Falcons' Ruke Orhorhoro: Plays in preseason game
Ruke Orhorhoro (shoulder) played in the Atlanta Falcons' preseason game against the Jaguars on Friday.The defensive lineman started the contest and played on 46, or 59 percent, of the team's defensive snaps. The 2024 second-round pick is on track to begin the season as a backup lineman. Orhorhoro was a third-team All-ACC selection in 2023 at Clemson after recording 25 tackles, including 5.0 sacks.
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Falcons' Ruke Orhorhoro: Considered day-to-day
Coach Raheem Morris said Thursday that Ruke Orhorhoro (shoulder) is day-to-day, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Orhorhoro doesn't appear slated to miss much time, but his shoulder injury could impact his availability for Saturday's preseason game against the Ravens. The rookie second-round pick is expected to contribute in a key role for Atlanta's pass rush, which just added Matthew Judon via trade Wednesday.
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Falcons' Ruke Orhorhoro: Onward to the ATL
The Atlanta Falcons selected Orhorhohro in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 35th overall.The Falcons continue to surprise with their draft selections after taking quarterback Michael Penix with the eighth overall pick Thursday. Ruke Orhorhoro going ahead of fellow defensive tackles Johnny Newton and Kris Jenkins was unexpected. A five-year player at Clemson, Orhorhoro is on the lighter side for a defensive tackle at 294 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame but tested well at the combine, highlighted by a 4.89-second 40-yard dash. He did not begin playing football until his junior year of high school, which quells some concern regarding his advanced age coming into the league as he's still getting experience under his belt. He projects to challenge for snaps at the left defensive end spot in the Falcons' 3-4 front.
Ruke Orhorhoro
#98 DL / Atlanta Falcons / EXP: 0YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 294 lb Age: 23 College: Clemson Bye 12Fantasy Points by Week
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