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Top David Onyemata News

  • Falcons' David Onyemata: Productive second season in Atlanta

    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 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

    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

    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

    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 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.

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  • Falcons' David Onyemata: Ready to play at Chicago

    Onyemata (ankle) was a full participant at practice Friday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    His availability at practice signals that Onyemata should suit up Sunday at Chicago. He figures to resume a starting role at nose tackle across from a run-heavy Bears offense in Week 17.

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  • Falcons' David Onyemata: Limited Wednesday

    Onyemata (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

    Onyemata has been dealing with the ankle issue for weeks but was able to play last week after missing the previous two games. He played his normal allotment of snaps versus Indianapolis but recorded zero tackles and just one quarterback hit.

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  • Falcons' David Onyemata: Active Sunday

    Onyemata (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

    The starting nose tackle is back after a two-game absence. Onyemata's return should relegate Ta'Quon Graham to the bench. Onyemata has 45 tackles, three passes defensed and two forced fumbles in 2023.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-4, 310 lbs
Birthplace: Lagos, NG
Age: 32
School: Manitoba (Canada)
Experience: 10