OCTOBER 12 • AL.COM
EKU LEOTA #53 - LINEBACKER - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
5 TCKL •
0 INT •
1 SCK
5 TCKL
0 INT
1 SCK
Auburn alumni eligible for Sunday debuts in the NFL Eku Leota could play for the first time with the Steelers, Jack Driscoll could play for the first time in 2024 and DJ Williams could play fo...
Report: Panthers waiving current sack leader Eku Leota The Carolina Panthers are waiving linebacker and current sack leader Eku Leota, NFL Network reported Tuesday.Leota, 25, is in his second sea...
SEPTEMBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Report: Panthers waiving current sack leader Eku Leota The Carolina Panthers are waiving linebacker and current sack leader Eku Leota, NFL Network reported Tuesday.Leota, 25, is in his second sea...
SEPTEMBER 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Gets cut loose Leota was waived by the Panthers on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Leota's exit may come as a bit of a surprise after playing 44 and 35 percent of the team's defensive snaps in the first two weeks of the season. Over that time the Auburn product recorded four tackles and 1.0 sacks. He'll now have to work to find a new opportunity, or he could ultimately end up on Carolina's practice squad.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Logs first sack Sunday Leota recorded four total tackles (all solo), including 1.0 sack, during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
Impact Leota notched the first sack of his young career during Sunday's blowout loss and was the only Panther to bring down Derek Carr. Carolina was searching for an edge rusher opposite Jadeveon Clowney while D.J. Wonnum (quadriceps) remains on the PUP list, and Leota's performance in Week 1 likely gives him the edge over DJ Johnson. Leota could see more work in Week 2 after splitting first-team reps with Johnson on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Logs first sack Sunday Leota recorded four total tackles (all solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
Impact Leota notched the first sack of his young career during Sunday's blowout loss and was the only Panther to bring down Derek Carr. Carolina was searching for an edge rusher opposite Jadeveon Clowney while D.J. Wonnum (quadriceps) remains on the PUP list, and Leota's performance in Week 1 likely gives him the edge over DJ Johnson. Leota could see more work in Week 2 after splitting first-team reps with Johnson on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Must-See: Eku Leota sacks Derek Carr Watch the Panthers defender come up with a 1-yard sack in the second quarter.
SEPTEMBER 8 • PANTHERS.COM
Eku Leota talks personal improvement in his second year "I try to be consistent and improve every day," said the linebacker.
AUGUST 10 • PANTHERS.COM
Brings spark Thursday Leota finished Thursday's 17-3 preseason loss to the Patriots with three total tackles, including two tackles for loss, and one quarterback hit.
Impact The Panthers have been looking for a serviceable edge defender to line up opposite of Jadeveon Clowney, and with D.J. Wonnum (quadriceps) and Amare Barno (knee) both dealing with injuries, Leota made the most of his opportunities Thursday. The Auburn product played 31 total snaps (20 defensive and 11 on special teams) and head coach Dave Canales raved about his performance post-game, saying "the effort was there" and his "style of play was fantastic." Leota will likely continue battling with DJ Johnson for a depth role in the Panthers' outside linebacker corps as the preseason progresses.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Taking full advantage of preseason, Eku Leota and Lamar Jackson stand out The second-year players made plays on a night when the defensive reserves had more chances to shine.
AUGUST 9 • PANTHERS.COM
NFL team signs Eku Leota to its active roster The Carolina Panthers promote the Auburn alumnus from the practice squad to keep him playing.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • AL.COM
Panthers rookie linebacker Eku Leota finding his footing: 'Now, I'm just being myself' Leota, from Asheville, N.C., seeks to represent his family and Samoan culture to the best of his ability in the NFL.
AUGUST 17, 2023 • THESTATE.COM
Syracuse RB Sean Tucker highlights 10 most intriguing NFC South UDFAs
Undrafted rookies provide some of the best underdog stories each NFL season. Here are 10 UDFAs to follow in the NFC South in 2023.MAY 17, 2023
