Erik Ezukanma - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Not suiting up Week 17 Ezukanma (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's contest against Cleveland.

Impact Ezukanma was signed to the Dolphins' active roster Saturday, but he won't be active in Week 17 despite the fact that Jaylen Waddle (knee) is being held out. That's likely due to two other Miami receivers who were questionable coming into Sunday -- Tyreek Hill (wrist) and Dee Eskridge (knee) -- both being able to suit up. Ezukanma hasn't secured a catch over 17 offensive snaps this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Dolphins signed Ezukanma to the active roster Saturday.

Impact This marks the second game in a row Ezukanma has been elevated to the 53-man roster and third time this season. He saw the field for seven offensive snaps in Week 16, but the pass catcher failed to draw any targets. He will be available to provide depth at wide receiver in Cleveland.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Ezukanma reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Ezukanma was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's win over the 49ers, failing to record any stats while playing seven snaps on offense. If Jaylen Waddle (knee) is unavailable again in Week 17 versus the Browns, Ezukanma will likely be added to the active roster again.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated against San Francisco Ezukanma was elevated from Miami's practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Ezukanma will provide wide receiver depth, as the Dolphins are expected to be depleted at the position since Jaylen Waddle (knee) and Dee Eskridge (knee) are both doubtful, while Tyreek Hill (wrist) is questionable. Ezukanma has appeared in four games for the Dolphins since the start of the 2022 season, including one in 2024.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Ezukanma reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The wide receiver played on 11 of 61 offensive snaps and did not catch either of his two targets from quarterback Tim Boyle late in the fourth quarter. The 2022 fourth-round pick has now appeared in four regular-season games for the Dolphins during his career.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Ezukanma reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 3 The Dolphins elevated Ezukanma from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Ezukanma had been dealing with a foot injury this week, but it doesn't appear to be a concern and he'll be available to suit up for the Dolphins' Week 3 game against the Seahawks on Sunday. Ezukanma has appeared in three regular-season games for the Dolphins since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to injury Ezukanma (foot) is dealing with a foot injury as of Tuesday, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Ezukanma is currently on the Dolphins' practice squad and it's not clear when he suffered the injury, or if he is still tending to the same foot injury he dealt with during training camp. Miami currently only has four healthy wideouts on their roster and cut Robbie Chosen from their practice squad Tuesday, which could mean that Ezukanma, if healthy, could find his way to the 53-man roster soon.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Dolphins' practice squad Ezukanma signed with the Dolphins' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Ezukanma dealt with foot and neck injuries during the summer, which ultimately led to him not making Miami's initial 53-man roster Tuesday. However, he'll remain with the Dolphins after signing with their practice squad Wednesday. The Texas Tech product appeared in two games for the Dolphins in 2023, failing to haul in his lone target while rushing five times for 22 yards.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Miami The Dolphins waived Ezukanma on Tuesday.

Impact Ezukanma missed the first half of training camp due to a lingering neck injury from 2023, and he missed the Dolphins' final preseason game against the Buccaneers on Friday due to a foot injury. In his lone preseason outing, he posted five catches on seven targets for 65 yards against the Commanders on Aug. 17. Since being selected by Miami in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Ezukanma has played in just three regular-season games due to multiple injuries. Given his draft selection, he should receive interest from teams in need of wide receiver depth either on the roster or practice squad.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Miami The Dolphins waived Ezukanma on Tuesday.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed week-to-week Ezukanma (foot) is week-to-week according to Miami head coach Mike McDaniel, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Ezukanma didn't play in Friday's preseason finale against Tampa Bay and was wearing a walking boot before the contest. He has been on the roster bubble throughout training camp, so the issue could hurt his chance of making the squad. The 2022 fourth-round draft pick played sparingly in his first two NFL campaigns, totaling one catch on two targets for three yards along with five rushes for 22 yards over 38 offensive snaps across three games.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot injury Ezukanma is wearing a boot on his left foot Friday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Ezukanma isn't suited up, so it's apparent that he won't play in Miami's preseason finale versus the Buccaneers on Friday. The 24-year-old is competing for the final spot in the Dolphins' wide-receiver room, and the injury could be a factor in his chance of making the 53-man roster. Ezukanma stood out in Miami's second exhibition contest last week versus Washington, leading the team with five catches on seven targets for 65 yards. He also rushed once in that game for six yards.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Ezukanma (neck) participated in Monday's practice session, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Ezukanma was limited for the first two weeks of training with a lingering neck injury, but he returned to full participation Monday. Ezukanma is competing against Willie Snead, Anthony Schwartz and rookie fifth-round pick Malik Washington for the sixth wide receiver spot on the Dolphins' 53-man roster.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on field for OTAs Ezukanma (neck) participated in OTAs on Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Ezukanma played in just two games at the beginning of 2023 before being placed on the reserve/non-football injury list in September due to a neck injury. He was cleared of his injury before the end of last season, and he admitted to reporters Tuesday that he had been concerned that he would not be able to play again, per Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. Ezukanma has appeared in three regular-season games since the Dolphins drafted him in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, and he will battle for a spot on Miami's wide receiver depth chart in 2024.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Ezukanma rushes for a 12-yard Gain vs. Los Angeles Chargers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Dolphins WR coach Wes Welker calls Erik Ezukanma a 'freak' The former Red Raider has had flashes in the first two preseason games.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Erik Ezukanma Meets with the Media WR Erik Ezukanma spoke to the media at training camp on Aug. 13, 2023.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Erik Ezukanma Breaks Off a 39-yard Run via an End Around Miami Dolphins wide receiver Erik Ezukanma flashes his turbo in a major way on a 39-yard burst via an end around.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Erik Ezukanma on Being a Team Player Wide receiver Erik Ezukanma spoke to the media about being a team player on July 27, 2023.

JULY 27, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Inactive Sunday Ezukanma (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota.

Impact Although Ezukanma returned to practice Friday after sustaining an eye injury, he won't take the field due to the coach's decision. This will be his sixth consecutive game being a healthy scratch this season.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains eye injury Ezukanma was a limited participant with an eye injury during practice Thursday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ezukanma appears to have picked up an eye injury at some point this week after clearing Wednesday's practice report. While the exact nature and severity of this issue are still unclear, it will leave his availability moving forward up in the air. Ezukanma has been a healthy scratch over the first five games of his rookie season.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Sunday Ezukanma (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Impact Ezukanma impressed in camp, but the fourth-round selected rookie will remain inactive again in Week 2. He'll continue to try and work his way up the team's depth chart and suit up in Week 3, when the Dolphins host the Bills.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Ezukanma - August 20 | Press Conference WR Erik Ezukanma met with the media following our preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Every catch from Erik Ezukanma | Preseason Week 2 Watch every catch from Miami Dolphins wide receiver Erik Ezukanma's 114-yard game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2 of the 2022 NFL Pr...

AUGUST 21, 2022 • NFL.COM

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