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Jets' Glenn and Mougey reset after dismal 3-14 season, with the No. 2 pick looming

Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey spent the offseason trying to reset and rebuild the New York Jets after a disappointing 3-14 season

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

2026 NFL Free Agency: The 10 Best Under-the-Radar Deals So Far This Offseason

Super Bowl champion Coby Bryant joining the Bears and RB Rico Dowdle headed to Pittsburgh highlight 10 under-the-radar signings in free agen...

MARCH 27 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Free Agency: The 10 Best Under-the-Radar Deals So Far This Offseason

Demario Davis, David Onyemata and Minkah Fitzpatrick having reunions of sorts with Jets, Aaron Glenn

Demario Davis has returned to the New York Jets for a third stint and is reunited with coach Aaron Glenn

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Jets Sign DT David Onyemata 11-Year Veteran Has Appeared in 154 Career Games

MARCH 12 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

NFL free agency: Panthers, 49ers, Patriots, Jets and Rams are early winners

NFL free agency spending has reshaped the early pecking order, with a few teams gaining real momentum and others taking hits

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Geno Smith set to return to the Jets in a trade with the Raiders, AP source says

The New York Jets are acquiring quarterback Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

David Onyemata's new NFL destination will stun Falcons fans who aren't prepared David Onyemata had his pick of the litter in free agency, but instead of leaving for a contender, he left the Atlanta Falcons for the New Yo...

MARCH 9 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Agrees to join Jets Onyemata agreed to a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the Jets on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Onyemata's contract, which can be officially signed at the start of the new league year Wednesday, includes $9.65 million in guaranteed money. He's projected to work as a starter on the interior of the Jets' defensive line after posting a career-high 62 tackles (29 solo) in 17 games for the Falcons in 2025.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kenneth Walker III joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, and Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback after releasing Tua Tagov...

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Falcons' potential David Onyemata replacement emerges in latest 2026 mock draft The Atlanta Falcons may find their answer to their run defense problems in a 326-pound defensive tackle from Columbus.

MARCH 8 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Underappreciated Falcons veteran is as good as gone once free agency begins It would take a massive shocker for the Atlanta Falcons to find a way to re-sign David Onyemata once free agency begins.

MARCH 7 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

2026 NFL Free Agency: Top 25 Potential Salary Cap Cuts This Offseason

After the Dolphins' moves to get rid of Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, who might be next to get cut? We look at the 25 best possible cut can...

FEBRUARY 16 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Free Agency: Top 25 Potential Salary Cap Cuts This Offseason

Falcons pull the plug on coveted free agent defender in latest NFL mock draft The Atlanta Falcons desperately need help stuffing the run, and replace David Onyemata in FanSided's new three-round mock draft.

FEBRUARY 12 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons better hope Raheem Morris doesn't bring coveted free agent to San Francisco Raheem Morris is going to ransack the Atlanta Falcons' defense this offseason, but fans will be livid if he takes David Onyemata along with...

FEBRUARY 9 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

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.

FEBRUARY 3 • 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

Falcons' Bijan Robinson and Drake London lead complete performance in upset of Bills

Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris says his team aims to reach the postseason for the first time since the 2017 season

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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