Victor Dimukeje - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Parts ways with San Francisco The 49ers released Dimukeje (undisclosed) from IR with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Dimukeje found work with San Francisco in mid-August but landed on injured reserve Aug. 27. He was able to work out an injury settlement with the 49ers, so he's eligible to play during the upcoming season once healthy. Dimukeje logged just 16 defensive snaps over five games with the Giants last year, but before that he made eight starts among 55 regular-season appearances with Arizona across his first four NFL campaigns.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IR Dimukeje (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the 49ers on Thursday.

Impact The linebacker signed with San Francisco on Aug. 17 and appeared to be healthy again after missing the end of the 2025 campaign with a knee issue. It's unclear if this injury is related. Dimukeje would need to reach an injury settlement with the 49ers to have a chance to play in 2026.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lands in San Fran Dimukeje signed with the 49ers on Monday.

Impact The linebacker suffered a knee injury and landed on the Giants' injured-reserve list last December, but his July tryouts with the 49ers and Vikings indicated that he was healthy again. Dimukeje played more on special teams than defense in each of the last two seasons, and he logged over 200 special-teams snaps across each of his first four campaigns in the NFL from 2021-2024, all with Arizona.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Recovered from injury Dimukeje (knee) has tried out with both the 49ers and Vikings, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Dimukeje has recovered from the knee injury that landed him on the Giants' injured reserve last December. The 26-year-old recorded three tackles (one solo) across five games last season and will now look to find another opportunity with a new team.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Giants placed Dimukeje (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Dimukeje will miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury he suffered last month. The 26-year-old will end the campaign having recorded three tackles (one solo) across five appearances.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Dimukeje (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Dimukeje will miss his second straight game with a knee injury. He was unable to practice in any capacity, even coming out of the Giants' bye.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Patriots Dimukeje (knee) is inactive for Monday's game against the Patriots, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Dimukeje popped up on the injury report Saturday with a knee injury but still managed a limited practice. Nevertheless, he will be inactive for the second time in seven weeks since being activated from injured reserve.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play against Green Bay Dimukeje (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact A shoulder injury prevented Dimukeje from suiting up against Chicago in Week 10. He opened Week 11 prep with back-to-back limited practices, but he has been cleared to play Sunday after logging a full practice Friday. Dimukeje has mostly served on special teams, but he could see some work on defense due to the absences of Chauncey Golston (neck) and Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder).

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs Chicago Dimukeje (shoulder) has been ruled out for the Giants' game versus the Bears on Sunday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Dimukeje's absence doesn't come as a surprise, as he was previously listed as doubtful, and it's unclear when the 25-year-old picked up the injury. The team will be shorthanded at linebacker for Sunday's game, as Chauncey Golston (neck) has been ruled out as well.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Week 7 Dimukeje (pectoral) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The Giants activated Dimukeje from injured reserve Saturday, and the fourth-year linebacker has been cleared to make his 2025 regular-season debut Sunday. He'll likely see most of his snaps on special teams but could see some rotational snaps at outside linebacker due to Chauncey Golston (neck) being inactive.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Giants activated Dumukeje (pectoral) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site...

Impact Dimukeje started the regular season on injured reserve due to a pectoral muscle tear that he suffered during offseason workouts in the spring. He was cleared to return to practice Wednesday and was a full participant all week, and he is trending toward making his 2025 debut in Week 7. Dimukeje would likely serve in a rotational role at outside linebacker while also operating on special teams if he's given the green light to play Sunday.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants activate OLB Victor Dimukeje, LB Zaire Barnes, WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey The New York Giants made a series of roster moves Saturday ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Practice window opened The Giants designated Dimukeje (pectoral) to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Dimukeje did not participate in training camp and has been sidelined all season due to a pec tear that he suffered during offseason workouts. He returned to a full practice session Wednesday, though it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Giants give Dimukeje a chance to ramp up across the next couple of weeks before he returns to game action.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

OLB Victor Dimukeje returns to practice Dimukeje, who played his first four seasons with the Cardinals before signing with the Giants in free agency, suffered a pectoral injury ove...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Set to miss four weeks Dimukeje (pectoral) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the Giants on Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official website reports.

Impact Dimukeje has been sidelined since May while recovering from a torn pectoral muscle, and he will now be forced to miss at least the first four weeks of the 2025 campaign. Considering that he's expected to operate as a depth piece on New York's defense, his absence will likely carry its greatest impact on special teams.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on PUP list The Giants moved Dimukeje (pectoral) to the active/PUP list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Dimukeje was originally placed on the NFI list due to a pec tear that he suffered during offseason workouts in early May. He'll be eligible to practice and play in the preseason once fully healthy, though a timeline has not been established for his return. Dimukeje signed a one-year contract with the Giants in March after spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Cardinals. He finished the 2024 regular season with 15 tackles (nine solo) and one forced fumble in 11 games while splitting his snaps between defense and special teams.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to active/NFI list The Giants placed Dimukeje (pectoral) on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Dimukeje tore his pec during offseason workouts and isn't yet ready to practice. The 25-year-old signed a contract with the Giants in March following four seasons in Arizona. While Dimukeje can be activated from the NFI list at any time during the preseason, it's not clear how long he'll be sidelined.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Thomas, Eric Gray placed on PUP list; Victor Dimukeje on NFI The New York Giants made a series of roster moves as players reported for training camp on Tuesday at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

JULY 22, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Giants put tackle Andrew Thomas on PUP list, sign safety K'Von Wallace on eve of training camp

The New York Giants put starting left tackle Andrew Thomas on the physically unable to perform list and signed safety K’Von Wallace and on the eve of the first practice of training...

JULY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants's biggest bust for 2025 has already become painfully obvious Victor Dimukeje’s New York Giants signing is already raising red flags before training camp even gets underway.

JULY 19, 2025 • GMENHQ.COM

Suffers torn pec Dimukeje suffered a torn pectoral muscle during offseason workouts and will be sidelined indefinitely, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After recording 4.0 sacks in 2023 for the Cardinals, Dimukeje appeared in 11 regular-season games for Arizona last season but recorded just 15 tackles (nine solo) and one forced fumble on 158 defensive snaps. Dimukeje inked a one-year deal with the Giants back in March. His status for Week 1 is now in question.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with New York Dimukeje agreed to a deal with the Giants on Tuesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The deal is pending a physical. Dimukeje spent the previous four seasons in Arizona, primarily utilized on special teams. The 25-year-old will likely reprise a similar role on his new team and provide needed depth to a defense that struggled this past season.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Through the Years: OLB Victor Dimukeje The Giants have reportedly agreed to terms with veteran outside linebacker Victor Dimukeje.

MARCH 18, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Reports: Giants agree to terms with OLB Victor Dimukeje Dimukeje, 6-foot-2 and 262 pounds, has played in 55 games with eight starts since being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round...

MARCH 18, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

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