David Onyemata - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Posts career-high stops in 2025 Onyemata played in 17 games for the Falcons in 2025 and finished with 62 tackles (29 solo), including 1.0 sacks.

Impact Onyemata's sack total was his lowest since his rookie campaign in 2016 with the Saints (zero), but he was still active on defense with 11 games with at least four stops en route to setting a career high in tackles. He has played every single regular-season game in three of the last four years, and that durability should help in negotiations with teams as an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Falcons beat Saints 19-17 to hand division title to Panthers. Atlanta fires coach and GM hours later

Dee Alford’s red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 to give the NFC South title to the Carolina Pant...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

David Onyemata is Mic'd Up in a win against the Los Angeles Rams on MNF | Atlanta Falcons

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Cleared for Week 15 matchup Onyemata (foot) is active for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Onyemata was limited by a foot injury throughout the week, but he was able to practice each day. That's enough for him to suit up in Week 15 against Tampa Bay, and he should play a fairly significant role along Atlanta's defensive line.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Buccaneers Onyemata (foot) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Onyemata logged another limited practice Wednesday. He was able to play through his foot issue versus Seattle in Week 14, though that resulted in Onyemata handling a season-low 46 percent of defensive snaps, across which he tallied just two assisted tackles.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still tending to foot issue Onyemata (foot) was a limited participant during the Falcons' walkthrough practice Tuesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Onyemata was able to play through his foot problem in Week 14 versus the Seahawks, but it's still bothering him as Atlanta is starting preparation for Week 15. As long as he's able to practice Wednesday, he should still be considered likely to play Thursday at Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 14 Onyemata (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Despite not logging a full practice during Week 14 prep, Onyemata will give it a go against Seattle and keep his perfect attendance streak alive. In 12 appearances, the veteran has posted 43 tackles, including 1.0 sacks.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Onyemata (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.

Impact The 33-year-old upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday. Onyemata has appeared in all 12 of Atlanta's games this season, recording 43 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. If active for the Week 14 contest, he's expected to operate as one of the Falcons' top interior defensive linemen.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Begins week sidelined Onyemata (foot) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Onyemata has suited up for all 12 games this season and this marked the first time he was on the injury report. He still has plenty of time for him to get ready to suit up in Week 14 against Seattle, though the severity of his injury is unclear.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Onyemata looks like Aaron Donald on powerful TFL vs. Saints Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle David Onyemata stops New Orleans Saints Taysom Hill for a 2-yard loss in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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OCTOBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Walker, Pearce Jr. & other Falcons reflect on training camp at the start of week 3 Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr., Chris Lindstrom, DeMarcco Hellams, David Onyemata, Arnold Ebiketie and Nate Ollie speak to the media after p...

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Top 10 defensive tackles in the 2025 NFL draft It's an area of need for the Atlanta Falcons after losing Grady Jarrett in free agency and with David Onyemata at 32 years old.

APRIL 9, 2025 • AJC.COM

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.

Impact 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 he'll likely return to his starting role with the team in 2025.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Onyemata trips up Daniels for sack before QB can escape for yardage Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle David Onyemata trips up Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels for sack before he can esca...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Notches sack in loss Onyemata recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Chargers.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clear starter in Week 1 Onyemata produced two tackles (one solo) during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.

Impact 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 four 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.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clear starter in Week 1 Onyemata produced two tackles (one solo) during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

David Onyemata, Grady Jarrett help defensive front bring the heat in red zone appearance The Falcons' front seven came alive in a red zone period during joint practices in Miami that showed progress in defensive prowess.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Ruke Orhorhoro looking forward to learning 'all the tips, tricks' from fellow defensive tackles Grady Jarrett, David Onyemata The Falcons rookie is eager to meet the veterans in his position group as offseason training continues.

MAY 13, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons injury report: Updating the status of Bud Dupree, David Onyemata, Kaleb McGary and more as Colts practice week continues Defensive tackle David Onyemata and right tackle Kaleb McGary returned to practice Thursday.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons place DL Kentavius Street on IR, rule out DL David Onyemata for Carolina game

The Atlanta Falcons have placed defensive lineman Kentavius Street on injured reserve and ruled out defensive tackle David Onyemata for the game Sunday against the Carolina Panther...

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • Associated Press

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