JT Tuimoloau - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

No sacks as rookie Tuimoloau recorded 17 tackles (six solo) in 13 games with Indianapolis in 2025.

Impact After racking up 12.5 sacks in his senior season at Ohio State in 2024, Tuimoloau was unable to get to the quarterback in his first campaign as a pro. With 2024 first-rounder Laiatu Latu, Kwity Paye and veteran Samson Ebukam missing just four combined games in 2025, there simply weren't many snaps left on the edge for Tuimoloau. However, both Paye and Ebukam are set to become free agents during the offseason, so it's possible there's a clearer path to a more significant role in 2026.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Review: JT Tuimoloau View some of the top photos from defensive end JT Tuimoloau's rookie season with the Indianapolis Colts.

JANUARY 28 • COLTS.COM

Past oblique injury Tuimoloau (oblique) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Tuimoloau was unable to play against the Jaguars in Week 17 due to an oblique injury. His ability to practice in full indicates that he's past the injury and will be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Texans. The rookie second-rounder has logged 16 tackles (six solo) through the first 12 regular-season games of his NFL career.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Sunday Tuimoloau (oblique) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Tuimoloau sustained an oblique injury in the Week 16 loss to the 49ers and didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. The 2025 second-round pick from Ohio State has had an underwhelming rookie campaign, recording just 16 total tackles across 12 appearances. While he's out Sunday, expect Tyquan Lewis and Samson Ebukam to serve as Indianapolis' top reserve defensive ends.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. San Francisco Tuimoloau (oblique) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Tuimoloau suffered an oblique injury early in the second quarter while on coverage on a kickoff. The injury has been deemed by medical staff too severe for the rookie second-rounder to return to Monday's game, so Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis will take on more prominent roles on the defensive line in Tuimoloau's absence.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with oblique injury Tuimoloau (oblique) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Tuimoloau sustained the injury while on kick coverage early in the second quarter. The rookie second-rounder has worked on both special teams and defense this season, so his absence would result in more defensive snaps being available for Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidesteps injury report Tuimoloau (head) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Tuimoloau was evaluated for a concussion during Indianapolis' game against the Jaguars in Week 14, but it appears he never actually sustained such an injury. The depth defensive end can be considered fully on track for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. The rookie second-round pick tallied a career-best six tackles (three solo) while handling 41 percent of defensive snaps versus Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Possible concussion Tuimoloau is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Tuimoloau appeared to sustain the injury during kickoff coverage, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. With Tyquan Lewis (ankle) inactive, Samson Ebukam would serve as the Colts' lone rotational defensive end behind starters Kwity Paye and Laiatu Latu if Tuimoloau is ruled out.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' Lou Anarumo just stirred the pot again with latest JT Tuimoloau comments Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was asked about rookie JT Tuimoloau recently, and fans won't like his comments.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Colts coach explains why early-round draft pick has small role this season Colts' DC Lou Anarumo explains why rookie JT Tuimoloau's role has been small early on this season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

JT Tuimoloau speaks after being a healthy scratch in season opener | Sporting News Tuimoloau took no offense to the decision, instead turning it into a unique opportunity to grow.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Colts 2nd-rounder JT Tuimoloau was a healthy scratch for opener Indianapolis defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo decided he needed all five tackles available, and all five played.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • INDYSTAR.COM

Shane Steichen reveals why JT Tuimoloau was a healthy scratch against Miami | Sporting News Tuimoloau, Indy's 2025 second-round pick, was inactive for the season opener.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Healthy scratch for opener Tuimoloau was a healthy inactive for Sunday's win over Miami.

Impact Tuimoloau was nursing an undisclosed injury during the final stretch of the preseason, but didn't appear on the injury report last week. He looks healthy as a result, but may not be active on game days as a reserve defensive lineman.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for Week 1 Tuimoloau (undisclosed) did not appear on the Colts' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Tuimoloau was nursing an undisclosed injury during the final stretch of the preseason, but he now appears to be back to full health for Week 1. The defensive lineman will likely make his NFL debut as a depth option in Sunday's regular-season opener against Miami.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with undisclosed injury Tuimoloau left Saturday's preseason loss to Green Bay due to an undisclosed injury, 93.5 FM The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Tuimoloau left the team's first preseason game with a knee injury, so this could be a setback. The 2025 second-rounder is competing for a rotational role at defensive end for the upcoming season.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Satuday Tuimoloau (knee) participated in Saturday's practice, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Tuimoloau left Thursday's preseason game against the Ravens due to a knee injury, but it doesn't appear to be a serious issue as he returned to practice Saturday. The 2025 second-rounder is competing for a rotational role at defensive end for the upcoming season.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | JT Tuimoloau's eight-yard strip-sack closes out first half Indianapolis Colts DE JT Tuimoloau's eight-yard strip-sack on Baltimore Ravens QB Devin Leary closes out the first half of their preseason m...

AUGUST 8, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Tending to knee injury Tuimoloau exited Thursday's preseason game against the Ravens due to a knee injury and did not return, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Colts selected Tuimoloau in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he was likely in line for a rotational role along the defensive line. It's unclear how long he'll be sidelined.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Removes Promising Colts Rookie vs Ravens The Indianapolis Colts lost JT Tuimoloau against the Baltimore Ravens after a fantastic performance.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • SI.COM

JT Tuimoloau's eight-yard strip-sack closes out first half Indianapolis Colts defensive end JT Tuimoloau's eight-yard strip-sack on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Devin Leary closes out the first half...

AUGUST 8, 2025 • NFL.COM

JT Tuimoloau's contract details revealed | Sporting News The Colts have released the details of JT Tuimoloau's contract, their second-round draft pick in 2025.

JULY 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Indianapolis Colts sign 7 of 8 draft picks, add 15 undrafted players as rookie minicamp opens

The Indianapolis Colts have signed seven of their eight draft picks including first-round pick Tyler Warren

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Behind the pick: Tyler Hughes, Mike Lacy, 2025 NFL Draft Following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft, area scouts Tyler Hughes and Mike Lacy discuss DE JT Tuimoloau, QB Riley Leonard, CB Justin...

APRIL 27, 2025 • COLTS.COM

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