Jesse Luketa - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Working out with Cowboys The Cowboys are bringing in Luketa (thigh) for a workout ahead of the team's training camp starting Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Luketa sustained a season-ending thigh injury in mid-December last year, finishing his third season with the Cardinals on IR. The 2022 seventh-round pick appeared in 31 games for Arizona, and he tallied a career-high 21 tackles and 3.0 sacks across 10 games last year. Luketa would likely vie for a role as a reserve linebacker and core special-teamer if he winds up joining the Cowboys this training camp.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR Luketa (thigh) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Luketa had already been ruled out for the Cardinals' Week 16 matchup in Carolina, but he's since shifted to IR and will miss the remainder of the regular season. The third-year pro from Penn State recorded 21 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and forced one fumble over 10 games this season. Arizona is currently on the outside looking in at the playoffs, but Luketa could return later this season if the Cardinals make a playoff run.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Panthers Luketa (thigh) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Luketa will miss his first full game since Week 4 after going down with a thigh injury early in the first half of last weekend's win versus the Patriots. The third-year linebacker's inactive status should provide more opportunities for Owen Pappoe and Xavier Thomas. Luketa's next chance to see the field will be at Los Angeles in Week 17.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for rest of Sunday Luketa (thigh) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Patriots.

Impact Luketa suffered the thigh injury in the first half and he'll be forced to miss the remainder of Sunday's contest as a result. The linebacker finished his day with one tackle and in his absence, Owen Pappoe and Xavier Thomas will continue to operate in more significant roles versus New England.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Sunday Luketa sustained a thigh injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Luketa logged one tackle before sustaining this injury during the first half. The 25-year-old has been one of the Cardinals' primary reserve linebackers this season, totaling 20 tackles and three sacks across nine appearances. With starting off-ball linebacker Mack Wilson (conussion) also forced out, it's likely that Owen Pappoe and/or Xavier Thomas will have to step up into bigger roles for the time being.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The Cardinals Locker Room Show vs NYJ - Jonathan Gannon, Hjalte Froholdt And Jesse Luketa React To The Outstanding 31-6 Win Over Jets Dave Pasch and Ron Wolfley provide instant reaction to the Cardinals dominating 31-6 win against the New York Jets at State Farm Stadium. Pl...

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Sideline Exchange: Jesse Luketa Join Cardinals insider Dani Sureck as she talks with linebacker Jesse Luketa as he discusses his opportunities to play, the music he creates...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Jesse Luketa Speaks With The Media Jesse Luketa speaks with the media in the locker room after practice as the team continues preparations for matchup with the Packers.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Film Room: Jesse Luketa Forces Key Fumble In San Francisco Watch defensive coordinator Nick Rallis break down the the key forced fumble by linebacker Jesse Luketa and the recovery by linebacker Mack...

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Jesse Luketa Forces Fumble In 49ers Territory Cardinals Jesse Luketa forces Jordan Mason fumble in 49ers territory in fourth quarter.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Jesse Luketa Speaks With The Media Following Preseason Matchup With Broncos Cardinals outside linebacker Jesse Luketa speaks with the media following his 2 QB hit, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble performance against the Denv...

AUGUST 26, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Jesse Luketa Speaks With The Media About How He Attacked This Offseason, The Differences Between Year Two And Year One, And More Outside linebacker Jesse Luketa speaks with the media Friday ahead of the Cardinals final preseason matchup with the Denver Broncos

AUGUST 23, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Jesse Luketa Speaks With The Media After Practice Jesse Luketa speaks with the media in the locker room after practice at training camp on July 25th, 2024.

JULY 26, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Big Red Rage - Cardinals LB Jesse Luketa Excited For New Kickoff Rules, Defensive Potential Ep. 673 - The new kickoff rules for the 2024 season will be unlike anything previously seen in the NFL. That has third-year linebacker Jesse...

JULY 19, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Former Penn State star Jesse Luketa might just have the best story from this NFL season “This is the type of stuff that only happens to me," Luketa said of the wild story.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • PENNLIVE.COM

Cardinals LB Jesse Luketa got a flat tire before Sunday's game — a family was there to help The Cardinals linebacker needed to get to the stadium in 45 minutes. He rolled down his window and asked a man: "Can guys help me out?"

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jesse Luketa Speaks Of Act Of Kindness From Fans Following Car Trouble On Way To Game Cardinals OLB Jesse Luketa talks about the random act of kindness from a family of Cardinals fans that helped get him to State Farm Stadium...

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Healthy for Week 7 Luketa (shoulder) did not appear on Arizona's injury report Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Luketa missed the team's 26-9 loss to the Rams in Week 6 while dealing with a shoulder injury, but he now appears healthy heading into Week 7. The linebacker will return to his role on the special-teams unit Sunday against the Seahawks.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Luketa Locker Room Scrum - Preseason Week 3 vs Vikings Cardinals rookie OLB Jesse Luketa speaks with the media following the Cardinals preseason matchup with the Minnesota Vikings

AUGUST 26, 2023 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Heads to Arizona The Cardinals selected Luketa in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 256th overall.

Impact Luketa compiled just a half sack across his entire four-year collegiate career at Penn State, but that's partially because he bounced between inside linebacker and defensive end over the past two seasons. A 4.89 40-yard dash at 253 pounds isn't ideal, but Luketa always seemed to make heady plays and was a disruptive force in the backfield (8.5 tackles for a loss) when given the opportunity. Expect the 23-year-old to compete for a special teams role early on.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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