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Defensive tackle has the size, strength to anchor as a run-stuffing, space-eating defender When John Jenkins, Andrew Billings, and Johnathan Hankins were Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackles, there was no ambiguity on who would be the nose tackle.

NFL News / Silver and Black Pride / May 6

Raiders roster: Get to know Leki Fotu

Raiders add defensive tackle depth piece The Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran defensive tackle Leki Fotu as a free agent this offseason. Let’s take a closer look at Fotu: Size: 6-5, 335 pounds.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 28

Huge Bounce Back Candidate For Raiders in 2025

The Las Vegas Raiders added another depth piece to the defense by signing defensive tackle Leki Fotu to a one year deal to bring him to Las Vegas. After a injury ridden 2024 season with the New York Jets, Fotu could easily be the Raiders' candidate for comeback player of the year.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 25

Raiders Make It Official with Veteran DL

The Las Vegas Raiders have officially signed defensive tackle Leki Fotu. Per a press release, "The Las Vegas Raiders have signed unrestricted free agent DT Leki Fotu, the club announced Tuesday.

NFL News / Field Level Media / March 25

NFL transactions: Raiders sign DT Fotu, TE Thomas

The Las Vegas Raiders signed unrestricted free agent defensive tackle Leki Fotu and tight end Ian Thomas to contracts on Tuesday. Terms of the deals were not announced by the team.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / March 25

Las Vegas Raiders Continue Adding To Trenches With Latest Signing

The theme of the Las Vegas Raiders’ ’25 offseason has been building through the trenches. That was made clear when the team extended Maxx Crosby, and continued staying true with extensions to Adam Butler, Malcolm Koonce and Zach Carter.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / March 25

Raiders sign depth defensive tackle to help run defense

The Las Vegas Raiders have placed a heavy emphasis on depth this season. Far too many positional groups suffered as a result of injuries in 2024, with far too many significant pieces missing good chunks of the season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 24

Raiders to sign veteran DL for extra depth at position

The Raiders have added some veteran depth to their defensive line. According to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Raiders have signed defensive tackle Leki Fotu.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 24

Raiders Signing DT Leki Fotu

According to Tom Pelissero, the Raiders are signing DT Leki Fotu to the roster. He had a visit with Las Vegas recently and it evidently went well, as he chose to sign with the Raiders after also having a visit with the Bills.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Rumblings / March 21

Buffalo Bills hosted FA DT with starting experience, per reports

One Bills Drive continues exploring all options centered on reshaping the interior of its defensive line. The Buffalo Bills have reportedly met with unrestricted free-agent defensive tackle Leki Fotu, per Tom Pelissero who shared Fotu had previously met with Las Vegas Raiders personnel on March 20.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 20

Free Agent DT Leki Fotu Visited Raiders, Meeting With Bills Next

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that free agent DL Leki Fotu visited with the Raiders on Thursday and is now scheduled to meet with the Bills next. Fotu, 26, is a former fourth-round pick by the Cardinals in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Utah.

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New York Jets News / Jets Wire / December 19

New York Jets open practice window for Leki Fotu

The New York Jets could have some reinforcements back on their defensive line ahead of the final three games of their 2024 season. The team announced that defensive tackle Leki Fotu has had his 21-day practice window opened this week.

New York Jets News / Jets Wire / October 31

Jets place two players on injured reserve ahead of facing Texans

Two New York Jets players have been placed on injured reserve ahead of facing the Houston Texans in Week 9. Wide receiver Allen Lazard and defensive tackle Leki Fotu landed on the injury designation.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / October 25

Vera-Tucker, Fotu and Davis Ruled out for Sunday vs Pats

The injuries are mounting for the Jets as guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, defensive tackle Leki Fotu and safety Ashtyn Davis have been ruled out ahead of Sunday’s meeting with the Patriots.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / October 14

Pair of New York Jets Defensive Stars Active for Buffalo Bills Game

The New York Jets announced on Monday the activation of defensive tackle Leki Fotu from injured reserve and that linebacker C.J. Mosley was active for Monday’s game against the Buffalo Bills.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / October 14

NY Jets announce roster moves ahead of MNF

The New York Jets announced a series of roster moves ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. The Jets have activated defensive tackle Leki Fotu off injured reserve and released defensive lineman Jalyn Holmes.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / October 10

Help on the way for Jets Trenches With Moses, Fotu Returning

The Jets have some help on the way in the trenches as offensive tackle Morgan Moses and defensive tackle Leki Fotu are expected to return on Monday night. The announcement was made by interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / August 28

With Fotu on Shelf, Three DT’s the Jets Should be Looking at

With the Jets set to take on the San Francisco 49ers in just under two weeks, the team took a big hit on their defensive line when run-stuffing defensive tackle Leki Fotu landed on short-term injured reserve.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / August 28

Leki Fotu and Kenny Yeboah Land on Short-Term IR

With their season opener less than two weeks away, the Jets will be without a pair of players who would have otherwise been active on game day in Leki Fotu and Kenny Yeboah.

New York Jets News / A to Z Sports / May 6, 2024

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 12, 2024

Jets agree to one-year deal with former Cardinals DT Leki Fotu

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NFL News / New York Jets on SI / March 12, 2024

Jets Beef Up Defensive Line, Sign Cardinals' Leki Fotu - Free Agency Tracker

Along with getting a healthy Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets have several holes to fill in NFL free agency. Since Sauce Gardner is having trouble making sense of all the moves, let us help.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / January 6, 2024

Cardinals get substantial boost to defensive line

The injury-riddled defensive line for the Arizona Cardinals has received massive support today. According to Cardinals senior writer Darren Urban on X (formerly Twitter), Leki Fotu has been activated to the 53-man roster for the final game on Arizona’s schedule against the Seattle Seahawks tomorrow.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 6, 2024

Cardinals Make Four Roster Moves, Activate DL Leki Fotu From IR

Per Howard Balzer, the Cardinals made four roster moves including activating DL Leki Fotu from injured reserve. The team also signed DL Ben Stille from the practice squad, and are elevating WR Dan Chisena and OL Jackson Barton for the final game of the season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / December 28, 2023

Cardinals DL Leki Fotu designated to return from IR

The Arizona Cardinals defensive unit has recently taken multiple hits on the injury front, but one player may return before the season ends. According to Cardinals senior writer Darren Urban, the team has designated DL Leki Fotu to return from Injured Reserve yesterday.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 27, 2023

Cardinals Designate DL Leki Fotu To Return, Make Four Other Moves

The Arizona Cardinals officially designated DL Leki Fotu to return from injured reserve, per Darren Urban of the team’s site. Arizona also placed DL Jonathan