Ruke Orhorhoro - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

This bold comparison will change how Jaguars fans see Ruke Orhorhoro Instead of waiting until the NFL Draft to get help at defensive tackle, the Jacksonville Jaguars acquired Ruke Orhorhoro from the Atlanta Fa...

JUNE 28 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Former Jaguars DL Maason Smith Can Help Fix Falcons Biggest Weakness The Atlanta Falcons made a surprising trade in the offseason when they sent 2024 second-round pick Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars for Maason...

JUNE 11 • SI.COM

Ruke Orhorhoro just revealed what's at stake after Jaguars traded for him Early in the offseason, the interior defensive line appeared to be a massive roster void for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The expectation was t...

MAY 29 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Jaguars' obvious solution to pass rush woes remains unsigned When the Jacksonville Jaguars traded for defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro one week before the NFL Draft, it seemed like they would turn their...

MAY 6 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Kayvon Thibodeaux projected trade cost may force Jaguars to act quickly After trading or defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro, the pass rush appeared to be the most pressing need for the Jacksonville Jaguars. However,...

APRIL 30 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Perfect pass-rush fix could fall into Jaguars' lap after NFL Draft After the Jacksonville Jaguars traded for defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro, it seemed like the pass rush was their biggest need, and they wer...

APRIL 29 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Jaguars' draft strategy sends message about Ruke Orhorhoro fans can't ignore The Jacksonville Jaguars needed to bolster the interior defensive line. But rather than waiting until the NFL Draft to add reinforcements, t...

APRIL 28 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

NFL insider's Jaguars draft prediction could spell doom for Ventrell Miller The Jacksonville Jaguars bought themselves plenty of flexibility in the draft when they traded for defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro. While th...

APRIL 23 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Jaguars 7-round mock draft delivers instant impact while reshaping the future The Jacksonville Jaguars threw a curveball one week before the 2026 NFL Draft when they traded for defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro. Having t...

APRIL 20 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

3 Plays That Perfectly Show Why the Jaguars Traded for Ruke Orhorhoro Why did the Jacksonville Jaguars make the Ruke Orhorhoro trade? We have 3 examples to explain.

APRIL 19 • SI.COM

Jaguars' draft direction at DT after Ruke Orhorhoro trade couldn't be clearer There was no greater position of need for the Jacksonville Jaguars than defensive tackle ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Or at least that wasn'...

APRIL 18 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Biggest Jaguars winners (and 1 loser) from the Ruke Orhorhoro trade Less than a week before the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars traded Maason Smith to the Atlanta Falcons in return for Ruke Orhorhoro...

APRIL 18 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Ruke Orhorhoro trade gifted Falcons' breakout defender with a golden opportunity Because of the Ruke Orhorhoro trade, the Atlanta Falcons' new regime may have not one, but two Londons in their long-term plans.

APRIL 18 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

3 Most Pressing Observations Following Jaguars' Trade for Ruke Orhorhoro We break down the most important takeaways after the Jacksonville Jaguars' trade for Ruke Orhorhoro.

APRIL 18 • SI.COM

Jacksonville Jaguars trade: Maason Smith to Falcons for Ruke Orhorhoro The Jacksonville Jaguars made a significant trade with the Falcons ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft a little less than a week away.

APRIL 17 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Flipped to Jacksonville The Jaguars acquired Orhorhoro from the Falcons on Friday in exchange for Maason Smith.

Impact The two teams are swapping defensive tackles, both of whom were second-round picks in the 2024 Draft. After playing just 148 defensive snaps across eight regular-season appearances as a rookie, Orhorhoro appeared in all 17 regular-season games in 2025 and posted 25 tackles (12 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and one pass breakup. He'll go to a 4-3 defensive front in Jacksonville.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Ruke Orhorhoro deal confirmed Ian Cunningham is not another Terry Fontenot With each new move he makes, Ian Cunningham is showing the Atlanta Falcons fans he is a major course correct from the prior regime.

APRIL 17 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Surprise Ruke Orhorhoro trade didn't alter Falcons' draft philosophy very much Even though the Atlanta Falcons made a DT swap trading Ruke Orhorhoro for Maason Smith, they clearly aren't done at the position.

APRIL 17 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons pull the plug on former draft bust with surprise Ruke Orhorhoro trade The Atlanta Falcons surprisingly agreed to trade Ruke Orhorhoro in a two-player swap less than a week before the 2026 NFL Draft.

APRIL 17 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons trade Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars in exchange for fellow DT Maason Smith

Atlanta and Jacksonville have traded underperforming defensive tackles who were selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Clock is rapidly ticking on free-falling Falcons' draft pick as fan belief plunges Ruke Orhorhoro has been a major disappointment for the Atlanta Falcons to the point he shouldn't stop them from drafting his replacement.

APRIL 6 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

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.

FEBRUARY 3 • 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

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Falcons trade Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars in exchange for fellow DT Maason Smith