Leki Fotu - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Raiders just made their stance on rookie DTs clear after the latest release The Las Vegas Raiders made their stance on rookie DTs Tonka Hemingway and J.J. Pegues clear after releasing veteran DT Leki Fotu.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Waived by Las Vegas The Raiders waived Fotu on Tuesday.

Impact Fotu played in six games for the Raiders, totalling eight tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks. The defensive tackle will now be placed on waivers, and if he clears will become a free agent.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders' Maxx Crosby returns to full practice after knee issue

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has returned to practice in full

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Raiders' Maxx Crosby added to injury report with knee issue ahead of Browns game

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby was added to the injury report with a knee issue

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Mano a Mano con Leki Fotu En este Mano a Mano, Harry Ruiz conversa con el liniero defensivo Leki Fotu, quien comparte lo especial que es para él jugar con los Raiders...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Leki Fotu sacks Cam Ward! Watch as defensive lineman Leki Fotu brings down Titans quarterback Cam Ward for a 10-yard sack.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Leki Fotu: 'I feel ready and comfortable' Defensive tackle Leki Fotu on his mindset for Week 1, the defense and more.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Returns for preseason finale Fotu (foot) recorded three total tackles (zero solo) in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Fotu was able to play for the first time during the preseason after nursing a right foot injury for a series of weeks. The defensive tackle logged 16 defensive snaps in the contest, and he appears to be a full go ahead of the Raiders' regular-season opener Sept. 7 on the road versus the Patriots.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to practice Fotu (foot) was unable to practice Tuesday, Tashan Reed reports.

Impact Fotu appeared to have a boot on his right foot and was unable to practice Tuesday. The 26-year-old played just two games for the Jets last season with both a knee and a hamstring injury. With the Raiders trading for defensive tackle Thomas Booker yesterday, it appears the team is looking for extra depth at the position, as Fotu was not expected to play a starting role on the defensive side of the ball.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One Raiders Defender Who No One is Talking About The Las Vegas Raiders made a lot of moves this offseason. But one move is flying under the radar, and that was the move to bring veteran def...

JUNE 2, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Huge Bounce Back Candidate For Raiders in 2025 The Las Vegas Raiders signed defensive tackle Leki Fotu to help the cause in 2025, as he looks to bounce back after a injury ridden 2024 sea...

MARCH 28, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Raiders Make It Official with Veteran DL The Las Vegas Raiders made things official with veteran defensive tackle Leki Fotu on Tuesday.

MARCH 25, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Raiders Make It Official with Veteran DL The Las Vegas Raiders made things official with veteran defensive tackle Leki Fotu on Tuesday.

MARCH 25, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NFL transactions: Raiders sign DT Fotu, TE Thomas The Las Vegas Raiders signed unrestricted free agent defensive tackle Leki Fotu and tight end Ian Thomas to contracts on Tuesday.Terms of th...

MARCH 25, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Going to Vegas Fotu signed with the Raiders on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The rotational defensive tackled played in just two games for the Jets in 2024, missing the first five with a hamstring injury and the last 10 with a knee issue. The 2020 fourth-round pick of the Cardinals spent his first four seasons with Arizona, recording a career high 31 tackles in 2022 and a career high 2.5 sacks in 2023. Fotu should have a chance to compete for a role in 2025 with the Raiders.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Gardner to sit out vs. Dolphins with hamstring injury. Sherwood voted team MVP

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner will sit out the season finale against the Miami Dolphins with a hamstring injury

JANUARY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't come off IR in Week 17 Fotu (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's battle against Buffalo, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fotu has been on injured reserve since Oct. 31 due to a knee injury. He was designated to return Dec. 18 but didn't get activated ahead of last Sunday's game against the Rams. With Fotu being held out again this Sunday, his final chance to play this season will come in Week 18 versus Miami.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kicker Greg Zuerlein set to return for Jets, wide receiver Davante Adams optimistic about playing

New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein will be activated from injured reserve and will play against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Won't return Week 16 Fotu (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Fotu has been on IR with a knee injury since Oct. 31, and the Jets opened his 21-day window to return to practice Wednesday. He was also a full participant during Wednesday's session, though it appears he'll need some more time before getting back to full game shape. Fotu's next opportunity to play will come Sunday, Dec. 29 versus Buffalo.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams will be a game-time decision vs. Rams

New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams will be a game-time decision against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday because of a hamstring injury that kept him out of practice all...

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers 'open to everything' regarding his playing future beyond this season with Jets

Aaron Rodgers is still uncertain whether he’ll play football beyond this season

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Designated to return from IR The Jets opened the 21-day practice window for Fotu (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Fotu was placed on injured reserve Oct. 31 due to a knee injury. It was his stint on IR, but he is progressing towards returning for Sunday's game against the Rams after logging a full practice Wednesday. Fotu has tallied three tackles (one solo) across two regular-season games.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR The Jets opened the 21-day practice window for Fotu (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR with knee injury The Jets placed Fotu (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

Impact Fotu will be placed on injured reserve for a second time this season, this time due to a knee injury. He missed the first five games of the regular season due to a hamstring injury he sustained in training camp, but he was able to suit up for Weeks 6 and 7 and logged three tackles (one solo) over that span. His placement on IR means Fotu will have to miss at least the next four regular-season games, and the earliest he can return will be Week 14 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 8. In Fotu's absence, Leonard Taylor and Soloman Thomas will serve as the Jets' rotational defensive tackles behind starters Javon Kinlaw and Quinnen Williams.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jets place wide receiver Allen Lazard on IR and promote Riley Patterson to kick against Texans

The New York Jets placed wide receiver Allen Lazard on injured reserve and signed kicker Riley Patterson from the practice squad among a flurry of roster moves a few hours before t...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

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