FOLORUNSO FATUKASI NEWS

Estimated as DNP Fatukasi (foot) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.

Impact Fatukasi was sidelined for the Texans' Week 11 win over the Cowboys on Monday night after sustaining a foot injury the week prior, and Wednesday's estimated DNP suggests he could be in jeopardy of missing even more time. If the veteran defensive lineman cannot upgrade to at least limited participation either Thursday or Friday, he'll likely miss Houston's divisional matchup against the Titans in Week 12.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 11 Fatukasi (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Dallas.

Impact Fatukasi injured his foot during the Texans' Week 10 loss to the Lions, which has been severe enough for him to miss practice all week. The 2018 sixth-round pick will work on making his return for Week 11 against Tennessee on Sunday, Nov. 24. Kurt Hinish will join Tim Settle as the Texans' starting defensive tackles Sunday in Fatukasi's absence.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Thursday Fatukasi (foot) did not practice Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fatukasi was knocked out of Sunday's game against the Lions due to a foot injury. He'll have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Monday night's game against Dallas. If Fatukasi is unable to play, Kurt Hinish would likely start at defensive tackle Monday alongside Tim Settle.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Done for rest of Sunday night Fatukasi (foot) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's contest against the Lions, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Fatukasi suffered a foot injury in the second half of Sunday's game and he'll be forced to miss the remainder of team's matchup with Detroit. In the meantime, Kurt Hinish will continue to see additional snaps at defensive tackle in Fatukasi's absence.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday night Fatukasi (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Lions.

Impact The defensive tackle made two tackles (one solo) before exiting. Fatukasi has 23 tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks, on the year. Kurt Hinish is his backup.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday night Fatukasi (groin/shoulder) is active for Sunday night's matchup with the Lions.

Impact The starting defensive tackle was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report after missing practice all week. Fatukasi likely sustained the injury during Houston's Week 9 loss to the Jets, but it does not appear to be serious enough to force him to miss Week 10. Fatukasi has 21 tackles (14 solo), including 1.0 sacks, this season.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Could play in Week 10 Fatukasi (groin/shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions.

Impact Fatukasi hasn't practiced since likely sustaining a groin injury in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Jets; however, Friday's injury report suggests he still has a chance to suit up Sunday. If the veteran defensive tackle can't play through the pain in Week 10, expect Kurt Hinish to see increased work with Houston's first-team defense.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week as DNP Fatukasi (groin) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Fatukasi played 30 defensive snaps and recorded two total tackles in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Jets, but it now appears he picked up a groin injury in the process. The veteran defensive tackle could be in jeopardy of missing Sunday's matchup against the Lions if he's unable to practice in a limited fashion either Thursday or Friday.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Green Bay Fatukasi (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Fatukasi opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a shoulder injury, but he will play through it after logging a limited practice session Friday. Through the first six games of the regular season, Fatukasi has logged 16 tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant Friday Fatukasi (shoulder) logged a limited practice session Friday and is expected to start Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Fatukasi has been a regular in the rotation at defensive tackle but was limited to just 18 snaps in last week's win over New England. Through six games played, the interior defensive lineman has 16 tackles and 1.0 sacks.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Makes big stop in win Fatukasi recorded two tackles in a 24-20 win over the Jaguars in Week 4.

Impact Fatukasi's biggest stop came on the first play of the fourth quarter with Jacksonville knocking on the door to make it a two-score cushion. Trevor Lawrence's quarterback draw on 4th-and-goal was stuffed by Fatukasi, putting the Texans in position to win the game with a touchdown drive late in the game. The defensive tackle has 11 tackles and one sack through four contests.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

12 things to know about DT Folorunso Fatukasi Defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi has a brother in the NFL, is a native New Yorker and is entering his seventh season in the NFL.

MARCH 25 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Jaguars release veteran DT Foley Fatukasi on his 29th birthday to save $3.5M against the cap

The Jacksonville Jaguars cut veteran defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi on his 29th birthday.

MARCH 4

Report: Jaguars releasing DT Folorunso Fatukasi The Jacksonville Jaguars are releasing defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, NFL Network reported Monday on the veteran’s 29th birthday.The m...

MARCH 4 • KANSASCITY.COM

Report: Jaguars releasing DT Folorunso Fatukasi The Jacksonville Jaguars are releasing defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, NFL Network reported Monday on the veteran’s 29th birthday.The m...

MARCH 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Available for regular-season finale Fatukasi (ankle) has been ruled active ahead of Saturday's game against the Titans.

Impact 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 playoffs.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 18 Fatukasi (ankle) has been questionable to play ahead of Saturday's game versus the Titans.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Week 17 Fatukasi (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game at Houston.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely returning New Year's Day 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Week 16 Fatukasi (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jets, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jags rule out Walker, Fatukasi for game against Jets

The Jacksonville Jaguars ruled out two defensive starters — linebacker Travon Walker and nose tackle Foley Fatukasi — for Thursday night’s game at the New York Jets

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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 Gostis to step up into a much more significant role for the time being.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars' D stands for disappointment as gaffes, losses mount

Jacksonville’s defense was supposed to be better than this

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS