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  • Leki Fotu
  • DL #95
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  • Returns for preseason finale

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

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Aug 24 at 8:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unable to practice

    Fotu (foot) did not practice Tuesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: 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, missing time with both a knee and a hamstring injury. With the Raiders trading for defensive tackle Thomas Booker on Monday, it appears the team is looking for extra depth at the position, as Fotu was in contention for a starting nose tackle job entering 2025.

    Published: Tue, Aug 5 at 9:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Going to Vegas

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

    Analysis: The rotational defensive tackle 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.

    Published: Mon, Mar 24 at 4:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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 Week 18 versus Miami.

    Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return Week 16

    Fotu (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 5:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Designated to return from IR

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

    Analysis: Fotu was placed on injured reserve Oct. 31 due to a knee injury, but he is progressing toward 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.

    Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on IR with knee injury

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

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 31 at 3:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing Week 9

    Fotu (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Texans.

    Analysis: It's not surprising that Fotu will be sidelined Thursday night, as the 26-year-old defensive tackle didn't practice all week after missing the Jets' Week 8 loss to the Patriots due to a knee injury. Solomon Thomas is expected to see additional reps as a rotational defensive tackle with Fotu missing Week 9.

    Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 2:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will not suit up Week 8

    Fotu (knee) has been deemed out for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.

    Analysis: Fotu began the campaign on IR due to a hamstring injury but was able to return ahead of Week 6. However, the defensive lineman didn't practice at all this week, and he'll miss his sixth game of the season this Sunday. The Jets have a quick turnaround for Week 9 with a Thursday night game against Houston, so Fotu could be in danger of missing that contest as well.

    Published: Fri, Oct 25 at 7:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated Monday

    Fotu (hamstring) has been activated to the Jets' active roster ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Bills.

    Analysis: Fotu has yet to play this season after sustaining a hamstring injury in late August, but it now appears he's moved past the issue enough to suit up Monday night. Expect Fotu to serve as a rotational defensive tackle against the Bills.

    Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Has chance to play

    Fotu (hamstring) could return for Monday's Week 6 matchup against the Bills, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

    Analysis: Fotu has yet to play this season after being placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 1. The Utah product returned to practice last week when he was designated to return from IR and appears to be trending in the right direction to make his season debut in Week 6 against Buffalo.

    Published: Thu, Oct 10 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Has practice window opened

    The Jets opened Fotu's (hamstring) practice window Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Fotu began the campaign on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury that he suffered during the preseason. The defensive tackle has since improved and was able to log a full practice session Wednesday. New York has 21 days to add Fotu to its active roster, at which point the 26-year-old will be eligible to return to game action.

    Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 6:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on IR

    The Jets placed Fotu (hamstring) on injured reserve, designated to retun Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Fotu played in New York's first preseason contest but subsequently injured his hamstring. There was initially optimism that he'd be ready to return by the start of the regular season, but his placement on IR means the 26-year-old will be forced to miss at least New York's first four games of the campaign. Fotu is likely to play a rotational role on the Jets' defensive line upon his return.

    Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 9:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sidelined by hamstring issue

    Fotu will miss the remainder of training camp due to a hamstring injury, but he's expected to be ready to play in Week 1 of the regular season, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Fotu tallied 22 defensive and five special-teams snaps in New York's first preseason game Aug. 10 versus the Commanders, but he missed the Jets' second exhibition contest Saturday and won't suit up in the team's preseason finale. The fifth-year pro is slated to play a rotational role along New York's defensive line while also contributing on special teams after signing with the team in March following four seasons with Arizona.

    Published: Mon, Aug 19 at 6:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Headed to Big Apple

    Fotu is slated to sign a contract with the Jets, Billy Riccette of USA Today reports.

    Analysis: Fotu spent the first four seasons of his career with the Cardinals after they selected him in the fourth round of the 2020 Draft. The Utah product appeared in 11 games last season, missing time with a hand injury, but he still managed to record a career-high 2.5 sacks among 28 combined tackles. He'll help bolster the Jets' defensive-line depth in 2024.

    Published: Tue, Mar 12 at 11:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to return Week 18

    Fotu (hand) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

    Analysis: The Cardinals activated Fotu off IR on Saturday, and the defensive tackle is set to return from a five-week absence due to a hand injury. He should slide into the starting role next to Naquan Jones for Arizona's regular-season finale.

    Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes off IR

    Fotu (hand) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Fotu had missed the Cardinals' last five games since suffering a hand injury in Week 11, but it now seems as if his hand is feeling better and he's got a shot at returning Sunday. The 25-year-old will look to add to his 25 total tackles and 2.5 sacks if he's able to suit up in Week 18.

    Published: Sat, Jan 6 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't be activated Week 17

    Fotu (hand) isn't expected to be activated from injured reserve before Sunday's game against the Eagles, Howard Balzer of PHNX reports.

    Analysis: Fotu had his 21-day window to return from injured reserve opened Wednesday, but he won't rejoin the active roster at his first opportunity. The defensive tackle will have one more opportunity to play in 2023 when the Cardinals host the Seahawks in their Week 18 season finale.

    Published: Fri, Dec 29 at 9:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets designation to return

    The Cardinals designated Fotu (hand) for return from their injured reserve list Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: The transaction starts the clock on a 21-day period during which Arizona can officially activate Fotu before it would have to shut him down for the rest of the season. The Cardinals' injury reports over the week will give an idea of whether he might be available for Week 17.

    Published: Wed, Dec 27 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers broken hand

    Fotu suffered a broken hand in Sunday's loss to the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Fotu missed the remainder of the loss to Houston following the injury, but there's a chance he requires surgery and is able to play through it with a brace or club on his hand. The fourth-year lineman has 25 tackles (15 solo), including five TFLs and a career-best 2.5 sacks, through 10 games.

    Published: Mon, Nov 20 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Done for day

    Fotu (hand) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest with the Texans.

    Analysis: Fotu suffered a hand injury against Houston and he'll now be forced to sit out the rest of the contest. In his absence, Roy Lopez will likely see an increase in workload on Arizona's defensive line.

    Published: Sun, Nov 19 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will suit up Week 3

    Fotu (shoulder) has been ruled active ahead of Sunday's game versus Dallas.

    Analysis: Fotu was considered questionable to play Sunday after he sat out the Week 2 loss to the Giants with a shoulder injury. The 25-year-old was limited during each practice this week while tending to this injury, though he'll ultimately be ready to reprise his spot as Arizona's starting defensive tackle.

    Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Status in question for Week 3

    Fotu (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest versus the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Fotu was inactive Week 2 versus the Giants after being listed as a limited practice participant on all three of the Cardinals' injury reports prior to that game. He managed a similar on-field regimen this week, so it remains to be seen if he'll be able to reenter Arizona's defensive line mix Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Sep 22 at 9:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive for Week 2

    Fotu (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Fotu was a limited participant all week at practice and was given a questionable designation. This will be the defensive tackle's first absence since his rookie year in 2020. In his stead, Kevin Strong should see additional snaps versus New York.

    Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable Sunday

    Fotu (shoulder) is listed as questionable going into Sunday's game against the Giants, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: Arizona's starting defensive tackle was a limited participant all week during practice, as he's been dealing with a shoulder injury. Fotu hasn't missed a game in over two years, but if he were to miss Sunday, the next man up for Arizona would most likely be Kevin Strong.

    Published: Fri, Sep 15 at 3:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Off COVID-19 list, back practicing

    Fotu was removed from the COVID-19 list Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Fotu was listed as a close contact to a player who caught COVID-19, so he was cleared quickly after a few negative tests. The second-year defensive tackle appeared in 11 games last season, registering 11 tackles and one sack. He will likely compete with Zach Allen as the primary backup behind J.J. Watt and Jordan Phillips.

    Published: Tue, Aug 17 at 12:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Put on reserve/COVID-19 list

    Fotu was added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

    Analysis: Fotu was listed as a close contact to a player who caught COVID-19, so he had to be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The second-year defensive tackle appeared in 11 games last season, tallying 11 tackles and one sack. Any time he's forced to miss should give undrafted rookie Cam Murray more chances to earn a roster spot with the Cardinals.

    Published: Fri, Aug 13 at 10:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns from IR

    Fotu (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

    Analysis: Fotu will return to the lineup Sunday against the Rams after a three-week absence. The rookie fourth-round pick out of Utah will start at defensive end if Angelo Blackson (illness) is out, and Fotu should get plenty of work regardless.

    Published: Sat, Dec 5 at 5:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Trending in right direction

    Fotu (ankle) has been designated for a return from injured reserve by the Cardinals on Wednesday.

    Analysis: Fotu has missed the last three games with the ankle issue but returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since the injury. The Cardinals will have 21 days to activate Fotu, so he could return as early as Sunday's game against the Rams. His return won't affect much from a defensive perspective, as Fotu has supplied just five tackles (two solo) this campaign.

    Published: Wed, Dec 2 at 6:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shifts to injured reserve

    Fotu (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: Fotu was already ruled out for Sunday's matchup with Buffalo, and he'll instead be out for at least the next three games. Jordan Phillips (hamstring) is also sidelined, leaving Corey Peters, Trevon Coley, Angelo Blackson and Josh Mauro as the only defensive linemen available this weekend.

    Published: Sat, Nov 14 at 7:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will miss Sunday's clash

    Fotu (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Bills, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: The rookie fourth-rounder has played in six games without a start this year, recording five tackles. With both Fotu and Jordan Phillips (hamstring) sitting out, Josh Mauro and Angelo Blackson are the only healthy defensive ends currently on Arizona's roster. The Cardinals likely will bring up practice squad players to serve as depth.

    Published: Fri, Nov 13 at 4:35pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@NE,
W 20-13
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2LAC,
L 9-20
1----1.50
3@WAS,
L 24-41
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4CHI,
L 24-25
-----0.00
5@IND,
L 6-40
-----0.00
6TEN,
W 20-10
11---3.00
7@KC,
L 0-31
1----2.00
8Bye-----0.00
9JAX,
L 29-30
-----0.00
10@DEN,
L 7-10
-----0.00
11DAL,
L 16-33
-----0.00
12CLE,
L 10-24
-----0.00
13@LAC,
L 14-31
-----1.00
14DEN,
L 17-24
-----0.00
15@PHI,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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16@HOU,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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17NYG,
TBDGet Tickets
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18KC,
TBDGet Tickets
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