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| Regular Season | 33 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Samson Ebukam News
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Colts' Samson Ebukam: Avoids injury designation
Ebukam (knee) was a full participant in practice Friday.
Ebukam has no injury designation and appears to be ready to play for the first time since Week 7 versus the Chargers. The 30-year-old should be ready to assist starters Laiatu Latu and Kwity Paye to bolster the defensive line. Ebukam has 14 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, on the season.
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Colts' Samson Ebukam: Limited Wednesday
Ebukam (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Ebukam has missed three consecutive games due to a lingering MCL sprain in his knee, but he appears to have taken a step forward in his recovery following Indianapolis' bye. If he's able to upgrade to full practice reps Thursday and/or Friday, Ebukam could avoid an injury designation entirely for Sunday's road game against the Chiefs.
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Colts' Samson Ebukam: Missing more time
Ebukam (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
The 30-year-old is now in line to miss his third consecutive game after sustaining an MCL injury in the Week 7 win over the Chargers. With Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis (groin) both sidelined in Week 10, JT Tuimoloau is expected to operate as the Colts' top reserve defensive end.
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Colts' Samson Ebukam: Out for Week 9
Ebukam (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Ebukam is still recovering from an MCL injury he suffered in Week 7. He'll miss his second straight game, allowing Tyquan Lewis and JT Tuimoloau to see increased snaps off the edge for the Colts.
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Colts' Samson Ebukam: Misses another practice
Ebukam (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
Ebukam is recovering from an MCL injury that he sustained during the Colts' Week 7 win over the Chargers, which prevented him from playing against the Titans this past Sunday. He is expected to miss multiple weeks while rehabbing from the injury, so he is unlikely to be cleared to return for Week 9 against the Steelers.
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Colts' Samson Ebukam: Out for Week 8
Ebukam (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Ebukam suffered a multi-week MCL injury in last Sunday's win over the Chargers, so his absence isn't unexpected. With Ebukam out, Tyquan Lewis (groin) and JT Tuimoloau are expected to see increased reps on defense.
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Colts' Samson Ebukam: Dealing with MCL injury
Ebukam is expected to miss multiple weeks after sustaining an MCL injury in Sunday's 38-24 win over the Chargers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
The veteran edge rusher is seeking a second opinion regarding his MCL injury, but he's currently expected to be sidelined over the next couple of weeks, at minimum. Ebukam has played 208 defensive snaps over the Colts' first seven games this season, recording 24 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks. In his stead, Tyquan Lewis (groin) and rookie JT Tuimoloau are expected to serve as Indianapolis' reserve defensive ends.
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Colts' Samson Ebukam: Ruled out Week 7
Ebukam has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Chargers due to a knee injury.
Ebukam sustained a knee injury during a collision with teammate DeForest Buckner. Ebukam had his knee evaluated by medical staff, who determined that the injury is severe enough for the 2017 fourth-rounder to be sidelined for the rest of Sunday's game. With Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis (groin) both done for the day, the Colts will turn to JT Tuimoloau, Adetomiwa Adebawore and Neville Gallimore to pick up more rotational snaps on the defensive line.
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Colts' Samson Ebukam: Records sack in season opener
Ebukam had 1.0 sack and three total QB hits in Sunday's win over Miami.
It was a strong debut after recording a career-high 9.5 sacks last season. Ebukam played on 18 of the defense's 47 snaps. He looked at full speed despite nursing a back issue during the preseason. He'll get significant snaps as part of the rotation at defensive end.
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Colts' Samson Ebukam: Full go for Week 1
Ebukam (back) did not appear on the Colts' injury report Wednesday.
Ebukam was nursing a back issue during the preseason, but he has now moved past the injury, setting him up to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against Miami. The 30-year-old played in all 17 regular-season games with Indianapolis in 2024, recording a career-high 57 total tackles (39 solo), including 9.5 sacks, while also adding three forced fumbles and a pass defensed.
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Colts' Samson Ebukam: Did not play Saturday
Ebukam (back) did not play in Saturday's preseason loss to Green Bay.
Ebukam entered training camp fully recovered from a torn Achilles that he suffered in July of 2024, but he's dealing with a back issue that jeopardizes his status for the start of the regular season. Ebukam's absence would open the door for Tyquan Lewis, JT Tuimoloau and Durell Nchami to see more rotational snaps at defensive end behind Laiatu Latu and Kwity Paye (groin).
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Colts' Samson Ebukam: Working through back injury
Head coach Shane Steichen said Thursday that Ebukam is nursing a back injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Ebukam entered training camp fully recovered from a torn Achilles that he suffered in July of 2024, but he's dealing with a back issue jeopardizes his chances of playing in Saturday's preseason game against the Packers. Ebukam's absence would open the door for Tyquan Lewis, JT Tuimoloau and Durell Nchami to see more rotational snaps at defensive end behind Laiatu Latu and Kwity Paye (groin).
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 245 lbs |
| Birthplace: Nigeria |
| Age: 30 |
| School: E. Washington |
| Experience: 9 |