Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said Wednesday that Fatukasi has recovered from his ankle injury ahead of Sunday's season opener at Indianapolis, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

EDGE Analysis

The big defensive tackle dealt with a lingering ankle injury at the end of the 2022 season, but he looks like he'll be fully cleared ahead of Week 1. Though he fills in important role along Jacksonville's defensive line as a run stuffer, he won't have enough opportunities to collect sacks or tackles to emerge as a useful IDP option.

Fatukasi (ankle) has been ruled active ahead of Saturday's game against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Fatukasi was considered questionable coming into this contest due to a lingering ankle injury. Nevertheless, he'll be ready to reprise his starting role on Jacksonville's defensive line during this must-win Week 18 matchup heading into the playoff.

Fatukasi (ankle) has been questionable to play ahead of Saturday's game versus the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Fatukasi sustained an ankle injury during the Week 15 win over Dallas, leaving him sidelined for one game before suiting back up for last Sunday's victory versus Houston. However, the 318-pounder remained limited in each practice during Week 18 prep, so there's a chance he could be sidelined for this pivotal regular-season finale. It be worth monitoring Tatukasi's status on Jacksonville's final inactives list released 90 minutes ahead of Saturday's 8:15 pm E.T. kickoff.

Fatukasi (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game at Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Fatukasi sat out last week against the Jets with the ankle injury but will return to the field Sunday versus the Texans. The 27-year-old went without a sack in his first 10 games of the season, though he has 1.5 sacks in his past two contests.

Fatukasi (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fatukasi missed last week's loss to the Jets due to the ankle issue, but coach Doug Pederson expects the defensive lineman back for Week 17. The 27-year-old has 22 total tackles and 1.5 sacks in 12 games this year.

Head coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Fatukasi (ankle) has "a good chance" to play Week 17 against the Texans, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing Thursday's matchup versus the Jets with an ankle injury, Fatukasi is now in line to suit up and reclaim his starting defensive end spot when Houston hosts the Jaguars in Week 17.

Fatukasi (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jets, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fatukasi, who departed Sunday's contest versus Dallas with an ankle injury, has since been deemed unavailable for Thursday's matchup against the Jets. In his absence, both Adam Gotsis and Dawuane Smoot are in line for additional snaps behind usual starter Roy Robertson-Harris.

Fatukasi (ankle) is considered day-to-day, per coach Doug Pederson, John Shipley of the Jaguars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fatukasi exited Sunday's win over the Cowboys after sustaining the injury. The defensive lineman will have to heal quickly to suit up for Jacksonville's next game, which comes Thursday against the Jets. Fatukasi's first 45 NFL appearances came with the Jets before he joined the Jaguars to begin the 2022 season.

Fatukasi is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys with an ankle injury, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fatukasi logged one-half sack before exiting during the first half. The 27-year-old has played at least 54 percent of Jacksonville's defensive snaps in each of the team's seven previous games. Fatukasi's absence should leave Adam Gotsis to step into a much more significant role for the time being.

Fatukasi (quadriceps) is officially active for Sunday's game versus the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Fatukasi missed the past two games with the quad injury but will return to the field this weekend. He has four total tackles and two pass breakups in four games this season.