Texans' Folorunso Fatukasi: Inks deal with Houston
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The Texans agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Fatukasi on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Fatukasi will stay in the AFC South after being released by the Jaguars this past Monday. The 6-foot-4 defensive tackle joined Jacksonville on a three-year, $30 million deal in March 2022, and he compiled 48 tackles, 1.5 sacks and four passes defended while appearing in 30 games over the last two regular seasons. Veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins currently is set to hit free agency when the new league year starts Wednesday, and his potential departure could open up a starting role for Fatukasi in Houston.
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Folorunso Fatukasi: Gets let go
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Fatukasi was released by Jacksonville on Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Fatukasi received birthday wishes from the Jaguars' official Twitter account earlier in the day. However, the now 29-year-old was then cut from the team just a few hours later. The move will save Jacksonville $3.5 million in cap space, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com. The UConn product finished his 2023 campaign with 24 combined tackles and a pass defended.
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Jaguars' Folorunso Fatukasi: Inactive Sunday
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Fatukasi (heel) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.
The nose tackle left the Jaguars' Week 13 loss to the Bengals early and then practiced on a limited basis throughout the week. Fatukasi has 18 tackles and a pass defensed this season. Jeremiah Ledbetter is the next man up on Jacksonville's depth chart.
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Jaguars' Folorunso Fatukasi: Questionable to return
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Fatukasi (ankle) is considered questionable to return to Monday's contest with the Bengals, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Fatukasi dealt with an ankle injury earlier this season and it's unclear if this latest issue is related, but his ability to return to the game is now up in the air. In the meantime, Jeremiah Ledbetter will see an increase in workload at nose tackle.
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Jaguars' Folorunso Fatukasi: Questionable for Week 5
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Fatukasi (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Fatukasi managed to play through his shoulder injury Week 4 versus the Falcons, but his status will need to be monitored again heading into the weekend. The 28-year-old has six total stops across four appearances this season.
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Jaguars' Folorunso Fatukasi: Will play Sunday
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Fatukasi (shoulder) is active Sunday against the Texans.
Fatukasi was a limited participant in practice throughout the week, but he should be a full go for Week 3.
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Jaguars' Folorunso Fatukasi: Questionable for Week 3
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Fatukasi (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Texans, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Fatukasi will carry a questionable designation into the weekend after he was unable to log a full practice to finish the week. If he has to sit out Sunday, Jeremiah Ledbetter would be in line to see increased snaps.
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Jaguars' Folorunso Fatukasi: Available for regular-season finale
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Fatukasi (ankle) has been ruled active ahead of Saturday's game against the Titans.
Fatukasi was considered questionable coming into this contest due to a lingering ankle injury. Nevertheless, he'll be ready to reprise his starting role on Jacksonville's defensive line during this must-win Week 18 matchup heading into the playoffs.
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Jaguars' Folorunso Fatukasi: Back in action Week 17
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Fatukasi (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game at Houston.
Fatukasi sat out last week against the Jets with the ankle injury but will return to the field Sunday versus the Texans. The 27-year-old went without a sack in his first 10 games of the season, though he has 1.5 sacks in his past two contests.
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Jaguars' Folorunso Fatukasi: Likely returning New Year's Day
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Head coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Fatukasi (ankle) has "a good chance" to play Week 17 against the Texans, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
After missing Thursday's matchup versus the Jets with an ankle injury, Fatukasi is now in line to suit up and reclaim his starting defensive end spot when Houston hosts the Jaguars in Week 17.
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Jaguars' Folorunso Fatukasi: Hoping to play vs. former team
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Fatukasi (ankle) is considered day-to-day, per coach Doug Pederson, John Shipley of the Jaguars' official site reports.
Fatukasi exited Sunday's win over the Cowboys after sustaining the injury. The defensive lineman will have to heal quickly to suit up for Jacksonville's next game, which comes Thursday against the Jets. Fatukasi's first 45 NFL appearances came with the Jets before he joined the Jaguars to begin the 2022 season.
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Jaguars' Folorunso Fatukasi: Receives questionable tag
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Fatukasi (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Fatukasi hasn't seen the field since Week 4 due to the quad injury, but he practiced as a limited participant this week and could play versus New York. He has four tackles and two passes defensed in four games this year.
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Jaguars' Foley Fatukasi: Won't play at Indianapolis
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Fatukasi (quadriceps) will not travel to Indianapolis for Sunday's game, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.
Fatukasi will miss his second consecutive game with the quadriceps injury he sustained Week 4 at Philadelphia. Until he's ready to return, Adam Gotsis and Dawuane Smoot should still be in line for fill-in reps.
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Jaguars' Foley Fatukasi: Iffy for Week 6
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Fatukasi (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Colts.
Fatukasi suffered a quadriceps injury during Week 4 and was ruled out for Week 5 after failing to practice ahead of the contest. However, the 27-year-old returned to practice Wednesday and logged three limited sessions ahead of Week 6. If Fatukasi remains out for a second straight game, expect Adam Gotsis to continue garnering an increased role along Jacksonville's defensive line.
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Jaguars' Foley Fatukasi: Will not return
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Fatukasi (quadriceps) will not return Sunday against the Eagles, Hays Carlyon of 1010 AM WJXL Jacksonville reports.
Fatukasi did not record any stats before suffering the injury. In his absence, Adam Gotsis will continue to handle snaps on the edge.
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Jaguars' Foley Fatukasi: Exits Sunday
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Fatukasi (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles, Hays Carlyon of 1010 AM WJXL Jacksonville reports.
Fatukasi did not record a tackle before leaving with a quadriceps injury at some point in Week 4 against Philadelphia. The 27-year-old tallied four tackles and two passes defended over the first three weeks of the season, leaving Adam Gotsis to step up on Jacksonville's defensive line for the time being.
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Jaguars' Foley Fatukasi: Active Sunday
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Fatukasi (calf) is active for Sunday's contest against the Commanders.
Fatukasi was limited at practice all week, but he'll suit up for the season opener. The 2018 sixth-round pick recorded 46 tackles across 15 appearances with the Jets last season and is projected to have a sizable role with his new squad in 2022.
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Jaguars' Foley Fatukasi: Questionable for Sunday
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Fatukasi (calf) is questionable for Sunday's season opener against the Commanders.
Fatukasi was limited at practice all week and will likely be a game-time decision Sunday. The 2018 sixth-round pick was listed as a starter on the team's unofficial depth chart ahead of the preseason, so his potential absence could be a major blow to Jacksonville's defense in the season opener. If Fatukasi is sidelined, expect Adam Gotsis, Dawuane Smoot and Arden Key to all garner increased roles along the Jaguars' defensive line.
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Jets' Folorunso Fatukasi: Expected to sign with Jacksonville
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Fatukasi intends to sign a three-year, $30 million deal with the Jaguars when the new league year starts March 16, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Fatukasi registered 46 tackles (25 solo) across 15 appearances for the Jets in 2021. He figures to be a key piece of Jacksonville's defense over the next three years.
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Jets' Folorunso Fatukasi: Hits COVID list
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Fatukasi was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
The loss of Fatukasi means the Jets will be without one of their key rotational elements on their defensive line in Week 15. Jonathan Marshall should see more work as a result.
