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Week 3's showdown with the Lions is still a few days away, and the Jets are already dealing with adversity. Gang Green started off the week by sending multiple banged-up players to the injured list, including linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball and wide receiver Arian Smith.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Jets Placing Three Players On IR Including DT David Onyemata

ESPN’s Rich Cimini reports the Jets are placing WR Arian Smith, DT David Onyemata and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball on injured reserve. Onyemata, 33, is a former fourth-round pick of the Saints back in 2016 out of Manitoba College.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Jets Placing DT David Onyemata On IR Among 11 Roster Moves

ESPN’s Rich Cimini reports the Jets are placing WR Arian Smith, DT David Onyemata and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball on injured reserve. Per Brian Costello, the Jets are signing WR Malik McClain, DE Jack Heflin and LB Troy Reeder from the practice squad to the active roster.

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Jets DL David Onyemata: Run Defense’s Improvement Will Be Carried by No. 23 Player in 2026

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / June 17

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NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 15

Replacing Kaden Elliss, David Onyemata Will Define Falcons Defense

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons will have a unique challenge on its hands this season, and the efforts to make it happen will begin right away – how will they replace the impact of defensive lineman David Onyemata and inside linebacker Kaden Elliss?

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 30

Jets Leaders Speak Out on 'Best Run Defender in Game' David Onyemata

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - There has been one problem that the New York Jets have been facing over the years on the defensive side of the ball. It hasn't mattered who the play-caller has been.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 17

David Onyemata Could Be Underrated Factor in Transforming Jets' Run Defense

Last season, the New York Jets’ defense was an abomination in head coach Aaron Glenn's first year. They didn’t record a single interception, allowed the second-most points per game (29.6), recorded the second-fewest sacks in the league (26), and gave up the fourth-most yards per game on the ground (139.5).

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / March 13

DT Da’Shawn Hand Signs With Falcons

With veteran defensive tackle David Onyemata departing in free agency, the Falcons had big shoes to fill in the middle. Atlanta addressed the position today, signing Da’Shawn Hand to a one-year, $3MM deal, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

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NFL News / New York Jets on SI / March 9

Jets to Sign Falcons Veteran David Onyemata to $10.5 Million Deal

The New York Jets came into free agency on Monday needing to add a lot of talent to their defense. Early Monday morning, the Jets agreed to a trade with the Miami Dolphins to acquire Pro Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 4

Why David Onyemata Could Be the Right Fit for the 49ers in Free Agency

One player who is likely to be linked to the San Francisco 49ers over the next few weeks is defensive tackle David Onyemata. Onyemata spent the past two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons playing under Raheem Morris, so it would be logical for Morris to consider bringing in a player he knows well.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 17, 2025

PFF Reveals Atlanta Falcons Most Underrated Player

With most of the spotlight shining on skill-position players, it’s easy to forget the players battling in the trenches. Although the Atlanta Falcons'

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10, 2024

Falcons Restructuring DT David Onyemata’s Contract For $4.85M In Cap Space

According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Falcons are restructuring DT David Onyemata‘s contract to create $4.85 million in cap space. Onyemata, 31, is a former fourth-round pick of the Saints back in 2016 out of Manitoba College.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 29, 2024

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 16, 2023

'Coach on the Field!' Ryan Nielsen Praises Veteran Presence of DL David Onyemata

Veteran players can be a proverbial gold mine for NFL organizations, and that is certainly the case for the Atlanta Falcons defense. Falcons defensive lineman David Onyemata was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, and he remained in NOLA until this year when he came to Atlanta.

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