The Houston Texans have reached an agreement with free-agent defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi. The 29-year-old was cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. It didn't take long for Fatukasi to find a new home. He signs a one-year deal with a division rival. The veteran lineman totaled 24 tackles and three TFLs in 16 games for the Jaguars last season. He has been a viable option on the d-line over the last few seasons. Fatukasi should be a nice depth option for the Texans going into next season.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to release defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The move saves the organization $3.5 million on the cap. Originally a sixth-round pick by the New York Jets in 2018, Fatukasi has compiled 163 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and one forced fumble in 74 career games. ESPN credits him with 33 run stuffs during his five-year NFL career (did not play as a rookie). Fatukasi started at nose tackle for the Jaguars this season and played the third-most snaps among interior defensive linemen. The franchise will look to replace him in free agency or the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are giving defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi a three-year, $30 million deal with $20 million fully guaranteed on Monday, according to his agents. Fatukasi played a career-high in snaps in 2021 with the New York Jets and started in all 15 games he played. The 27-year-old defensive tackle finished with a career-high 46 tackles (25 solo), five tackles for loss, six QB hits and no sacks. The Jaguars were constantly gashed on the ground last season, so Fatukasi was brought in to help shore up their run defense. He will not be one to target in IDP leagues with just three sacks in his four NFL seasons (45 games).
