Arnold Ebiketie
25-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
25
SACKS
6.0
INT
0
FF
2
TD
0
2024 Projections
Career-high 6.0 sacks in 2023
Ebiketie finished 2023 with 25 tackles, 6.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defense in 17 appearances.
ANALYSIS
A 2022 second-round pick, Ebiketie appeared in one more game than his rookie season but played 130 fewer defensive snaps. This may have been by design, as the Falcons loaded up on pass rushers last offseason to ensure Ebiketie was fresh when he was on the field. Despite the reduced playing time, Ebiketie posted 3.5 more sacks than last year and proved to be a disruptor, forcing two forced fumbles for a second straight season. Bud Dupree may sign elsewhere this offseason, which would open up more snaps for Ebiketie in 2024, but the Falcons would presumably bring in someone to replace Dupree if that's the case.
A 2022 second-round pick, Ebiketie appeared in one more game than his rookie season but played 130 fewer defensive snaps. This may have been by design, as the Falcons loaded up on pass rushers last offseason to ensure Ebiketie was fresh when he was on the field. Despite the reduced playing time, Ebiketie posted 3.5 more sacks than last year and proved to be a disruptor, forcing two forced fumbles for a second straight season. Bud Dupree may sign elsewhere this offseason, which would open up more snaps for Ebiketie in 2024, but the Falcons would presumably bring in someone to replace Dupree if that's the case.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Not yet under contract
Ebiketie hasn't agreed to terms on his rookie contract as he seeks more guaranteed years and salary, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rookie contracts rarely involve drama beyond when the player will sign, but this year's crop of second-round picks gained some additional leverage in the process when the Texans gave safety Jalen Pitre, the 37th overall selection, three fully guaranteed years on his four-year rookie deal. Ebiketie, taken with the next pick by the Falcons, is holding out for similar terms, and he'll likely get them given how desperately the team needs the Penn State product to inject some life in its pass rush.
Rookie contracts rarely involve drama beyond when the player will sign, but this year's crop of second-round picks gained some additional leverage in the process when the Texans gave safety Jalen Pitre, the 37th overall selection, three fully guaranteed years on his four-year rookie deal. Ebiketie, taken with the next pick by the Falcons, is holding out for similar terms, and he'll likely get them given how desperately the team needs the Penn State product to inject some life in its pass rush.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
A 2022 second-round pick, Ebiketie recorded 30 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two pass defenses across 16 appearances (497 defensive snaps) as a rookie. The Penn State product is expected to be a rotational piece again after the Falcons added Bud Dupree this offseason, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the 24-year-old carve out a few more snaps per game in Year 2.
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Continues to get after QB
Ebiketie recorded one sack and a forced fumble during Sunday's 13-8 win over the Jets.
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Logs sack versus Saints
Ebiketie tallied one tackle (one solo), with a sack, in Sunday's 24-15 win versus the Saints.
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Logs sack in loss
Ebiketie logged two tackles (two solo), including a sack, in Atlanta's 28-23 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
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Gets after quarterback
Ebiketie recorded two tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Commanders.
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Clears injury report Wednesday
Ebiketie (forearm) was not listed on the Falcons' injury report Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
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