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LEKI FOTU #92 - DEFENSIVE TACKLE - NEW YORK JETS
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Off COVID-19 list, back practicing Fotu was removed from the COVID-19 list Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Fotu was listed as a close contact to a player who caught COVID-19, so he was cleared quickly after a few negative tests. The second-year defensive tackle appeared in 11 games last season, registering 11 tackles and one sack. He will likely compete with Zach Allen as the primary backup behind J.J. Watt and Jordan Phillips.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Put on reserve/COVID-19 list Fotu was added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Impact Fotu was listed as a close contact to a player who caught COVID-19, so he had to be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The second-year defensive tackle appeared in 11 games last season, tallying 11 tackles and one sack. Any time he's forced to miss should give undrafted rookie Cam Murray more chances to earn a roster spot with the Cardinals.
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Returns from IR Fotu (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Fotu will return to the lineup Sunday against the Rams after a three-week absence. The rookie fourth-round pick out of Utah will start at defensive end if Angelo Blackson (illness) is out, and Fotu should get plenty of work regardless.
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Trending in right direction Fotu (ankle) has been designated for a return from injured reserve by the Cardinals on Wednesday.
Impact Fotu has missed the last three games with the ankle issue but returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since the injury. The Cardinals will have 21 days to activate Fotu, so he could return as early as Sunday's game against the Rams. His return won't affect much from a defensive perspective, as Fotu has supplied just five tackles (two solo) this campaign.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to injured reserve Fotu (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.
Impact Fotu was already ruled out for Sunday's matchup with Buffalo, and he'll instead be out for at least the next three games. Jordan Phillips (hamstring) is also sidelined, leaving Corey Peters, Trevon Coley, Angelo Blackson and Josh Mauro as the only defensive linemen available this weekend.
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Will miss Sunday's clash Fotu (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Bills, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact The rookie fourth-rounder has played in six games without a start this year, recording five tackles. With both Fotu and Jordan Phillips (hamstring) sitting out, Josh Mauro and Angelo Blackson are the only healthy defensive ends currently on Arizona's roster. The Cardinals likely will bring up practice squad players to serve as depth.
NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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