David Onyemata IL/DT NYJ (9) Mon 3/9/26 2:46 PM
David Onyemata
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Onyemata agreed to a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the Jets on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Onyemata's contract, which can be officially signed at the start of the new league year Wednesday, includes $9.65 million in guaranteed money. He's projected to work as a starter on the interior of the Jets' defensive line after posting a career-high 62 tackles (29 solo) in 17 games for the Falcons in 2025.
David Onyemata IL/DT NYJ (9) Mon 2/2/26 9:21 PM
David Onyemata
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Onyemata played in 17 games for the Falcons in 2025 and finished with 62 tackles (29 solo), including 1.0 sacks.
EDGE Analysis
Onyemata's sack total was his lowest since his rookie campaign in 2016 with the Saints (zero), but he was still active on defense with 11 games with at least four stops en route to setting a career high in tackles. He has played every single regular-season game in three of the last four years, and that durability should help in negotiations with teams as an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
David Onyemata IL/DT NYJ (9) Thu 12/11/25 7:42 PM
David Onyemata
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Onyemata (foot) is active for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Onyemata was limited by a foot injury throughout the week, but he was able to practice each day. That's enough for him to suit up in Week 15 against Tampa Bay, and he should play a fairly significant role along Atlanta's defensive line.
David Onyemata IL/DT NYJ (9) Wed 12/10/25 3:38 PM
David Onyemata
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Onyemata (foot) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Onyemata logged another limited practice Wednesday. He was able to play through his foot issue versus Seattle in Week 14, though that resulted in Onyemata handling a season-low 46 percent of defensive snaps, across which he tallied just two assisted tackles.
David Onyemata IL/DT NYJ (9) Tue 12/9/25 7:17 PM
David Onyemata
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Onyemata (foot) was a limited participant during the Falcons' walkthrough practice Tuesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
Onyemata was able to play through his foot problem in Week 14 versus the Seahawks, but it's still bothering him as Atlanta is starting preparation for Week 15. As long as he's able to practice Wednesday, he should still be considered likely to play Thursday at Tampa Bay.
David Onyemata IL/DT NYJ (9) Sun 12/7/25 11:36 AM
David Onyemata
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Onyemata (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
Despite not logging a full practice during Week 14 prep, Onyemata will give it a go against Seattle and keep his perfect attendance streak alive. In 12 appearances, the veteran has posted 43 tackles, including 1.0 sacks.
David Onyemata IL/DT NYJ (9) Fri 12/5/25 3:39 PM
David Onyemata
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Onyemata (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
The 33-year-old upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday. Onyemata has appeared in all 12 of Atlanta's games this season, recording 43 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. If active for the Week 14 contest, he's expected to operate as one of the Falcons' top interior defensive linemen.
David Onyemata IL/DT NYJ (9) Wed 12/3/25 8:27 PM
David Onyemata
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Onyemata (foot) did not practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Onyemata has suited up for all 12 games this season and this marked the first time he was on the injury report. He still has plenty of time for him to get ready to suit up in Week 14 against Seattle, though the severity of his injury is unclear.
David Onyemata IL/DT NYJ (9) Wed 1/8/25 12:16 AM
David Onyemata
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Onyemata finished the 2024 season with 45 total tackles (23 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed over 17 games.
EDGE Analysis
Onyemata was able to appear in all 17 of Atlanta's games this season, reaching 45 takedowns, which is his second-highest total in nine NFL campaigns. The nose tackle remains under contract with the Falcons for one more year and he'll likely return to his starting role with the team in 2025.
David Onyemata IL/DT NYJ (9) Mon 12/2/24 9:37 PM
David Onyemata
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Onyemata recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Onyemata was able to get to Justin Herbert for his first sack since Week 5, raising his season total to 2.0 sacks over 12 games. The defensive lineman has now registered 34 total tackles (17 solo), including the 2.0 sacks, while also securing a pass defensed in 2024.