Ruke Orhorhoro - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

More snaps in second season Orhorhoro played in all 17 games for the Falcons in 2025 and finished with 25 tackles (12 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and one pass defense.

Impact The 2024 second-rounder out of Clemson operated in a rotational role in his rookie season. Orhorhoro saw an expanded role on defense in his sophomore campaign, starting in eight of the Falcons' final 12 games of the season while forming a young defensive front with rookie first-rounders Jalon Walker and James Pearce. Orhorhoro should see prominent playing time in 2026 as the anchor to the Falcons' defensive front.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Week 18 Orhorhoro (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Orhorhoro was a late addition to Saturday's injury report due to an illness, but the second-year pro has shown enough during pregame warmups to be cleared to play in Sunday's regular-season finale. He has accumulated 24 tackles (12 solo), including 3.4 sacks, and one pass defense across 16 regular-season games.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Orhorhoro (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Orhorhoro may have been struck by the same issue as cornerback A.J. Terrell (illness). If the starting nose tackle is unable to suit up for Sunday's divisional clash, Kentavius Street is in line for a significant increase in defensive snaps. Elijah Garcia may also see an increased snap share as a rotational defensive lineman due to Orhorhoro's potential absence.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruke Orhorhoro crushes Stafford on last second chance to score before halftime with 9-yard sack Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro spins Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to the ground for a 9-yard sack.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Ready to rock Orhorhoro (knee) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Rams.

Impact Orhorhoro was limited in practice Friday and Saturday due to a knee issue, but he's now been cleared for action Monday at home against Los Angeles. The 2024 second-round pick hasn't yet missed a single game this season. He's racked up 22 tackles (11 solo), including 2.5 sacks, plus one pass defensed across 15 regular-season appearances.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Friday Orhorhoro (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Orhorhoro was not present on the Falcons' estimated practice report Thursday, so his appearance on Friday's injury report is a bit worrisome. The nose tackle appears to have suffered a knee injury, but the ability to practice through it in any capacity means that he could potentially play with it. The 24-year-old will have one more opportunity to upgrade his practice participation to full in an attempt to dodge an injury designation ahead of Monday night's primetime contest with the Rams.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Arizona Orhorhoro (groin) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Orhorhoro was able to fade an injury tag for Sunday's game despite popping up on Thursday's injury report due to a groin issue. The second-year defensive lineman has started in seven of the Falcons' last nine games, and over that span he has accumulated 13 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Orhorhoro (groin) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Orhorhoro wasn't listed on the injury report to start the week, but popped up with a groin issue Thursday. The severity of the issue is unclear, but limited or full practice again Friday would bode well for his availability for Week 16. The 24-year-old has 20 tackles (nine solo), including 2.5 sacks, and one pass breakup through Week 15.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Terry Fontenot's struggling draft pick now haunted by standout taken just picks later The Atlanta Falcons whiffed on Ruke Orhorhoro, which is even worse because Braden Fiske was drafted just four picks later.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons fans are officially smashing the panic button on struggling draft pick The Atlanta Falcons' draft woes continue as Ruke Orhorhoro is struggling immensely in Year 2 of his NFL career.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Ruke Orhorhoro is micd up against the New York Jets Ruke Orhorhoro is micd up going up against the New York Jets

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Ruke Orhorhoro & JD Bertrand reflect on the Falcons loss to the Jets Ruke Orhorhoro and JD Bertrand speak to the media the day after the Atlanta Falcons matchup against the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Zac Robinson, Jeff Ulbrich & others on preparing for the New York Jets Zac Robinson, Jeff Ulbrich, A.J. Terrell Jr., Bijan Robinson and Ruke Orhorhoro speak to the media ahead of the Week 13 matchup against the...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Ruke Orhorhoro records Falcons fifth sack of game vs. Tyler Shough Ruke Orhorhoro records Falcons' fifth sack of the game late in the fourth quarter.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Ruke Orhorhoro notches Falcons' fifth sack of the day vs. Drake Maye New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro for a 9-yard loss.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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OCTOBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Chris Lindstrom & Ruke Orhorhoro on the Week 2 win vs the Minnesota Vikings Chris Lindstrom and Ruke Orhorhoro speak to the media the day following the Week 2 matchup vs the Minnesota Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Chris Lindstrom & Ruke Orhorhoro on the Week 2 win vs the Minnesota Vikings | Atlanta Falcons

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Ruke Orhorhoro is mic'd up at AT&T Training Camp Defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro is mic'd up for the first time at AT&T Training Camp.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Chark, Cousins, Trice & other Falcons on the intensity and energy of training camp D.J. Chark, Kirk Cousins, Bralen Trice, Ruke Orhorhoro, Ray-Ray McCloud III, Tyler Allgeier, KhaDarel Hodge, Dwayne Ledford, and Ike Hilliar...

JULY 27, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready to play Orhorhoro (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Monday.

Impact Orhorhoro should be good to go for Monday Night Football against the Raiders. The rookie second-round selection has been sidelined since Week 8, but he's been able to practice with the team since Dec. 4 and will likely have a role defensively for the Falcons.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Monday Orhorhoro, who is on IR due to an ankle injury, is questionable to play against Las Vegas on Monday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Orhorhoro has been on injured reserve since Nov. 1 and would need to be activated Sunday or sooner in order to suit up Monday. There appears to be a good chance of that happening given his designation of questionable and the fact that head coach Raheem Morris said Saturday that the rookie had a good week of practice, per William McFadden of the Falcons' official site. If Orhorhoro is able to return to action Monday, he would likely return to a rotational role at defensive end.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Thursday Orhorhoro (ankle) was a limited participant at the Falcons' practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official website reports.

Impact Orhorhoro continued his stretch of being an active participants at practice Thursday. The defensive lineman is working his way back to 100 percent after suffering an ankle injury in late October. He still has a little under two weeks before he'll face a deadline for his activation from injured reserve.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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