JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- While the Jacksonville Jaguars might not have many any singularly massive move at the defensive tackle position entering the 2026 season, there are a few new faces who could prove to be pivotal pieces.
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons made an unusual bet on projection over familiarity Friday, swapping former second-round defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro for Jacksonville’s Maason Smith.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Th Jacksonville Jaguars' defensive depth chart has changed a bit ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Jaguars traded former second-round defensive tackle Maason Smith to the Atlanta Falcons for fellow former second-round defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro on Friday.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have made it clear what their "type" is when it comes to just about every position. The Jaguars love high-effort players who, in short, play like their hair is on fire.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
With less than a week until the 2026 NFL Draft, former Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro is moving from Atlanta, Georgia, to Jacksonville, Florida, following a recent trade, per Adam Schefter.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Things have certainly shifted a bit for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the days ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Or have they really at all?
The Atlanta Falcons have decided to send defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for young defensive lineman Maason Smith.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars got active before the NFL Draft, making a deal Friday afternoon to add to the defensive tackle room. The Jaguars added defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro on Friday, sending former second-round defensive tackle Maason Smith over in exchange.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Teams across the NFL are closely evaluating their roster as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. For the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars, they decided a switch on their defensive line was necessary.
In a bit of shocking news, Adam Schefter has reported that Falcons 2024 second-round pick Ruke Orhorhoro has been traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for Maason Smith.
The Atlanta Falcons have already announced that Jeff Ulbrich will be retained as defensive coordinator. With that, it’s expected that most of the defensive staff will return in 2026, but there is one name worth keeping a close eye on — defensive line coach Nate Ollie.
While Michael Penix Jr. stole the NFL Draft headlines in 2024, the Atlanta Falcons began rebuilding their defense shortly after selecting Penix with the No.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – Flowery Branch is notorious for its hot summer days, but defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro and the Atlanta Falcons ’ defense are the
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- After four weeks on the bench and a slow implementation to the team's defensive line rotation, Ruke Orhorhoro neared the halfway point of his rookie season giving the Atlanta Falcons the flashes they hoped to see from their second-round pick.
For all of the teeth gnashing from the national media about the steep price the Atlanta Falcons paid to get edge rusher James Pearce Jr. in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the deal to acquire Ruke Orhorhoro in 2024 may have been more expensive.
Ahead of Monday night’s matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Falcons had some good and bad news on the injury front. On the positive side, Ruke Orhorhoro has been activated from the IR.
In some positive injury news, the Falcons are welcoming rookie Ruke Orhorhoro back to practice this week ahead of the club’s trip to Minnesota, Raheem Morris told the Atlanta media.
Per Amna Subhan, the Falcons have designated DT Ruke Orhorhoro to return from injured reserve and are also signing S Dane Cruikshank to the practice squad.
The Atlanta Falcons are not typically one of the most discussed teams in the NFL, but their decisions in the draft last week has everyone talking. The Falcons took University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
After a stunning start (per Kirk Cousins, at least) to Round 1, the Falcons are moving up the board to open Round 2. They are acquiring No. 35 from the Cardinals.
Several NFL Draft scouts have stated there are 32 first-round picks in every draft, but most years there aren’t 32 players worthy of a first-round grade.
Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro is viewed by ESPN’s Mel Kiper as a sleeper in the 2024 NFL Draft. Orhorhoro isn’t being mentioned as a potential first-round pick at this point, but Kiper believes he possesses that type of talent.