Fantasy Player Profile Donovan Ezeiruaku
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- DL #41
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DonovanEzeiruaku
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- Manager: FA
@NYG: #32 vs opposing DL - 18.68 FPA
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Recovering from hip surgery
Ezeiruaku is five weeks removed from a hip procedure that will limit his participation in offseason activities, though he is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ezeiruaku suited up for all 17 regular-season games in his rookie year, totaling 40 tackles (20 solo), including 2.0 sacks, plus one forced fumble. He wasn't listed on any of Dallas' final injury reports, but it appears he managed that production while combating a hip issue. As long as he's ready for the start of training camp, Ezeiruaku's recovery shouldn't impede his ability to take a step forward in his development for Year 2.
Published: Mon, Mar 2 at 9:13am by Rotowire.com
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Has big role in rookie season
Ezeiruaku totaled 40 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and forced a fumble over 17 games during the 2025 regular season.
Analysis: Ezeiruaku was a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and filled a key role for Dallas' defense in his first pro campaign. The Boston College product logged a defensive snap count over 50 percent in 12 of the Cowboys' final 13 games, with the exception being Week 18 against the Giants. Ezeiruaku figures to take on a similarly significant role next season and will look to grow as a pass rusher after notching a modest 2.0 sacks as a rookie.
Published: Sat, Feb 7 at 5:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Five tackles in win
Ezeiruaku compiled five total tackles (three solo) in Monday night's 33-16 victory over the Raiders.
Analysis: Ezeiruaku was able to notch at least five takedowns for the first time since Week 4, and he has registered two or more solo stops in three of the last four contests. The defensive end has now recorded 25 total tackles (16 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a forced fumble over 10 games so far in his rookie campaign.
Published: Tue, Nov 18 at 8:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Produces first career sack
Ezeiruaku recorded four tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's win over the Commanders.
Analysis: The 2025 second-round pick had been getting fairly consistent pressure through the first six weeks of the season, but Sunday's sack of Marcus Mariota was his first as a pro. Ezeiruaku has collected 16 tackles (11 solo) and a forced fumble in addition to the sack through seven games to begin his NFL career.
Published: Mon, Oct 20 at 9:42am by Rotowire.com
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Making strong early impression
Ezeiruaku has been the standout of the Cowboys' edge rusher group through the early part of training camp, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With Micah Parsons not practicing while he waits for a contract extension, additional reps have opened up for players like Ezeiruaku, and the Boston College product is taking advantage. Selected 44th overall in the 2025 Draft, Ezeiruaku led the ACC with 16.5 sacks in his senior season, and his athleticism and aggressiveness seem to be a good fit for defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus' scheme. "It's not a lot of thinking," Ezeiruaku said Saturday. "Some coaches can overcomplicate things…read more
Published: Tue, Jul 29 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @PHI, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 2 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @CHI, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 4 | GB, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 5 | @NYJ, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 6 | @CAR, | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 3.00 |
| 7 | WAS, | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 5.50 |
| 8 | @DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 9 | ARI, | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @LV, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 6.00 |
| 12 | PHI, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 13 | KC, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 14 | @DET, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 15 | MIN, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 16 | LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 17 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 18 | @NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
- Donovan Ezeiruaku swarms Ashton Jeanty for a safetyMon, Nov 17 at 8:00pm
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku bursts into the backfield to stuff Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty for a safety.
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- Cowboys select Donovan Ezeiruaku with No. 44 pick in 2025 draftFri, Apr 25 at 5:22pm
Former Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick announces the Cowboys' selection of edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 44 overall pick.
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Up Next- Donovan Ezeiruaku swarms Ashton Jeanty for a safetyMon, Nov 17 at 8:00pm
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku bursts into the backfield to stuff Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty for a safety.
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- Zierlein on Donovan Ezeiruaku: 'Turns small advantages into big ones quickly' | 'NFL Draft Center'Fri, Apr 25 at 5:25pm
NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein breaks down what makes edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku a good pick at No. 44 for Cowboys, highlighting his ability to turn small advantages into big plays quickly.
- Cowboys select Donovan Ezeiruaku with No. 44 pick in 2025 draftFri, Apr 25 at 5:22pm
Former Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick announces the Cowboys' selection of edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 44 overall pick.
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- Jeremiah: Donovan Ezeiruaku would be 'a great fit' for Bucs in 2025 NFL Draft | '40s and Free Agents'Fri, Apr 11 at 5:53pm
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