Fotu signed with the Raiders on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. The rotational defensive tackled played in just two games for the Jets in 2024, missing the first five with a hamstring injury and the last 10 with a knee issue. The 2020 fourth-round pick of the Cardinals spent his first four seasons with Arizona, recording a career high 31 tackles in 2022 and a career high 2.5 sacks in 2023. Fotu should have a chance to compete for a role in 2025 with the Raiders.
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Team
Las Vegas Raiders
Birthdate
8/23/1998 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 335 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 4; Pk (ARI)
Birthplace
West Valley City, UT, USA
Position
DT
College
Utah
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
New York Jets
2024-2025
(1 season)
Arizona Cardinals
2020-2024
(4 seasons)
Fotu signed with the Raiders on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. The rotational defensive tackled played in just two games for the Jets in 2024, missing the first five with a hamstring injury and the last 10 with a knee issue. The 2020 fourth-round pick of the Cardinals spent his first four seasons with Arizona, recording a career high 31 tackles in 2022 and a career high 2.5 sacks in 2023. Fotu should have a chance to compete for a role in 2025 with the Raiders.
Fotu (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's battle against Buffalo, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Fotu has been on injured reserve since Oct. 31 due to a knee injury. He was designated to return Dec. 18 but didn't get activated ahead of last Sunday's game against the Rams. With Fotu being held out again this Sunday, his final chance to play this season will come Week 18 versus Miami.
Fotu (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams. Fotu has been on IR with a knee injury since Oct. 31, and the Jets opened his 21-day window to return to practice Wednesday. He was also a full participant during Wednesday's session, though it appears he'll need some more time before getting back to full game shape. Fotu's next opportunity to play will come Sunday, Dec. 29 versus Buffalo.
The Jets opened the 21-day practice window for Fotu (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday. Fotu was placed on injured reserve Oct. 31 due to a knee injury. It was his stint on IR, but he is progressing towards returning for Sunday's game against the Rams after logging a full practice Wednesday. Fotu has tallied three tackles (one solo) across two regular-season games.
The Jets placed Fotu (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports. Fotu will be placed on injured reserve for a second time this season, this time due to a knee injury. He missed the first five games of the regular season due to a hamstring injury he sustained in training camp, but he was able to suit up for Weeks 6 and 7 and logged three tackles (one solo) over that span. His placement on IR means Fotu will have to miss at least the next four regular-season games, and the earliest he can return will be Week 14 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 8. In Fotu's absence, Leonard Taylor and Soloman Thomas will serve as the Jets' rotational defensive tackles behind starters Javon Kinlaw and Quinnen Williams.
Fotu (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Texans. It's not surprising that Fotu will be sidelined Thursday night, as the 26-year-old defensive tackle didn't practice all week after missing the Jets' Week 8 loss to the Patriots due to a knee injury. Solomon Thomas is expected to see additional reps as a rotational defensive tackle with Fotu missing Week 9.
Fotu (knee) has been deemed out for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports. Fotu began the campaign on IR due to a hamstring injury but was able to return ahead of Week 6. However, the defensive lineman didn't practice at all this week, and he'll miss his sixth game of the season this Sunday. The Jets have a quick turnaround for Week 9 with a Thursday night game against Houston, so Fotu could be in danger of missing that contest as well.
Fotu (hamstring) has been activated to the Jets' active roster ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Bills. Fotu has yet to play this season after sustaining a hamstring injury in late August, but it now appears he's moved past the issue enough to suit up Monday night. Expect Fotu to serve as a rotational defensive tackle in Week 6 when the Jets take on the Bills.
Fotu (hamstring) could return Monday against the Bills, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports. Fotu has yet to play this season after being placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 1. The Utah product returned to practice last week when he was designated to return from IR and appears to be trending in the right direction to make his season debut in Week 6 against Buffalo.