Tuimoloau recorded 17 tackles (six solo) in 13 regular-season games with Indianapolis in 2025.
After racking up 12.5 sacks in his senior season at Ohio State in 2024, Tuimoloau was unable to get to the quarterback in his first campaign as a pro. With 2024 first-rounder Laiatu Latu, Kwity Paye and veteran Samson Ebukam missing just four combined games in 2025, there simply weren't many snaps left on the edge for Tuimoloau. However, both Paye and Ebukam are set to become free agents during the offseason, so it's possible there's a clearer path to a more significant role in 2026.
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Colts' JT Tuimoloau: Past oblique injury
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Tuimoloau (oblique) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Tuimoloau was unable to play against the Jaguars in Week 17 due to an oblique injury. His ability to practice in full indicates that he's past the injury and will be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Texans. The rookie second-rounder has logged 16 tackles (six solo) through the first 12 regular-season games of his NFL career.
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Colts' JT Tuimoloau: Sidelined for Sunday
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Tuimoloau (oblique) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Tuimoloau sustained an oblique injury in the Week 16 loss to the 49ers and didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. The 2025 second-round pick from Ohio State has had an underwhelming rookie campaign, recording just 16 total tackles across 12 appearances. While he's out Sunday, expect Tyquan Lewis and Samson Ebukam to serve as Indianapolis' top reserve defensive ends.
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Colts' JT Tuimoloau: Won't return vs. San Francisco
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Tuimoloau (oblique) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the 49ers.
Tuimoloau suffered an oblique injury early in the second quarter while on coverage on a kickoff. The injury has been deemed by medical staff too severe for the rookie second-rounder to return to Monday's game, so Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis will take on more prominent roles on the defensive line in Tuimoloau's absence.
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Colts' JT Tuimoloau: Exits with oblique injury
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Tuimoloau (oblique) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the 49ers.
Tuimoloau sustained the injury while on kick coverage early in the second quarter. The rookie second-rounder has worked on both special teams and defense this season, so his absence would result in more defensive snaps being available for Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis.
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Colts' JT Tuimoloau: Sidesteps injury report
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Tuimoloau (head) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Tuimoloau was evaluated for a concussion during Indianapolis' game against the Jaguars in Week 14, but it appears he never actually sustained such an injury. The depth defensive end can be considered fully on track for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. The rookie second-round pick tallied a career-best six tackles (three solo) while handling 41 percent of defensive snaps versus Jacksonville.
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Colts' JT Tuimoloau: Healthy for Week 1
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Tuimoloau (undisclosed) did not appear on the Colts' injury report Wednesday.
Tuimoloau was nursing an undisclosed injury during the final stretch of the preseason, but he now appears to be back to full health for Week 1. The defensive lineman will likely make his NFL debut as a depth option in Sunday's regular-season opener against Miami.
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Colts' JT Tuimoloau: Exits with undisclosed injury
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Tuimoloau left Saturday's preseason loss to Green Bay due to an undisclosed injury, 93.5 FM The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Tuimoloau left the team's first preseason game with a knee injury, so this could be a setback. The 2025 second-rounder is competing for a rotational role at defensive end for the upcoming season.
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Colts' JT Tuimoloau: Colts add standout Round 2 DE
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The Colts selected Tuimoloau in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 45th overall.
Tuimoloau (6-foot-4, 265 pounds) is a prototypical three-down defensive end who should prove a viable starter in the NFL. For now, the Ohio State product will likely fill a rotational role, because Kwity Paye and Laiatu Latu will be tough to displace from the starting lineup anytime soon. If Tuimoloau has to play in a DE3 role for the Colts, then he'll likely prove overqualified after torching his way to 21.5 tackles for loss, including 12.5 sacks, last year.
