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Falcons expected to take advantage of NFL draft's deep pool of edge rushers to boost poor pass rush

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to take advantage of the NFL draft’s deep pool of edge rushers even after addressing the need in free agency

APRIL 16 • 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 • 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 • 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

Falcons lean on surging defense as Bucs loom in divisional showdown

Atlanta has four wins this year in which opponents have scored 15 or fewer points. The Falcons hope to add to that Sunday against the Bucs.

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Why Falcons defensive lineman David Onyemata 'starting to be the best he can be' The veteran interior presence recorded a sack, a forced fumble and 10 tackles in the Falcons' Week 9 contest against the Vikings.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

David Onyemata comes up with clutch third down sack vs. Baker Mayfield Atlanta Falcons defensive end David Onyemata comes up with clutch third down sack vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield to for...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Ryan Nielsen, David Onyemata, Arnold Ebiketie identify signs of an improving Falcons pass rush Atlanta doubled its season total with five sacks against Washington in Week 6.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

David Onyemata and Chris Lindstrom discuss upcoming Week 7 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers David Onyemata and Chris Lindstrom speak to the media about preparing for Week 7 division game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Watch: Falcons' Grady Jarrett on playing with David Onyemata Falcons’ Grady Jarrett on playing with David Onyemata on the defensive line.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • AJC.COM

Nerdy Birds: Grady Jarrett, David Onyemata, Jessie Bates III lead Atlanta's attacking and aggressive defense The Falcons are (essentially) a quarter of the way through the 2023 season. It’s been an up-and-down four games, but the team’s new-look def...

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

David Onyemata sacks Lawrence Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle David Onyemata contains Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence for sack on fourth down.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

David Onyemata reflects on Falcons victory and addresses defensive line expectations Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman David Onyemata reflects on Falcons victory over Packers and addresses defensive line expectations for week...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

2023 Atlanta Falcons Over/Under win total odds, predictions, picks

Sportsbooks have released Over/Under win totals! Read to see if our FOX Sports talent thinks the Atlanta Falcons can get to nine wins this u...

AUGUST 29, 2023

Falcons' Matthew Bergeron getting 'lessons' from David Onyemata, Grady Jarrett "Those guys upped the tempo a little bit. So, I have got to get used to it."

AUGUST 1, 2023 • AJC.COM

Falcons revamp defense with Jessie Bates, Calais Campbell, seek return to playoffs

After finishing 23rd in scoring defense in 2022, Atlanta's upgraded D might be the team's best path to ending a five-year playoff drought.

JULY 4, 2023