David Onyemata

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said the team expects David Onyemata to return by the end of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Onyemata was placed on injured reserve. He had core-muscle surgery.

David Onyemata (groin) has been placed on injured reserve, knocking him out for the next four weeks at least.

Fantasy Impact

The Jets are losing a key starter on their defensive line. Onyemata suffered a groin injury in Week 2 and now lands on injured reserve, which guarantees an absence of at least six weeks for him. New York's defensive front will look weaker without him for the foreseeable future.

The Jets agreed to terms with veteran DT David Onyemata on a one-year, $10.5 million deal.

Fantasy Impact

The deal includes $9.65M guaranteed. Onyemata will help add depth on the Jets defensive line.

According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Atlanta Falcons are signing DT David Onyemata to a three-year, $35-million deal.

Fantasy Impact

Onyemata will pair alongside DT Grady Jarrett to plug up the middle of Atlanta's defense. Onyemata had a down year in 2022 and missed time due to a PED-related suspension, but the athletic interior defender is a solid pass rusher and adds to a Falcons d-line that lacked production in 2022.

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata announced on Instagram that he is facing a multi-game suspension after testing positive for a banned substance.

Fantasy Impact

Onyemata says he never knowingly consumed a banned substance and intends to be "more aware" of any medications or supplements he takes going forward. He had a career year in 2020, amassing one interception, 44 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 16 quarterback hits, and 6.5 sacks.