Samson Ebukam

Samson Ebukam

29-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
Indianapolis Colts
IR-R
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 11/17/2024
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Ebukam recorded 57 tackles (39 solo), including a team-high 9.5 sacks and three forced fumbles in 17 games last season. However, due to an Achilles tear he's expected to miss the coming campaign. In his absence, additional snaps are available for fellow defensive linemen Dayo Odeyingbo and Kwity Paye, who combined for 16.5 sacks last season. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Colts in March of 2023.
On IR with possibility to return
DEIndianapolis Colts
Achilles
August 27, 2024
Ebukam (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Ebukam sustained a torn Achilles' tendon during a July 28 practice. It seems very unlikely he'll be able to return this year, but the Colts are leaving the door open for the possibility he can be activated late in the season.
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Indianapolis ColtsColts 2024 DE Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Ebukam recorded 36 tackles (21 solo), one forced fumble and one fumble recover across 15 games with the 49ers in 2022. He is expected to be in the defensive end rotation for the Colts in the 2023 season.
It took a while for Ebukam to make an impact last season, as he slotted in behind Cory Littleton, Dante Fowler and Clay Matthews in the linebacker rotation. The third-year edge defender did finish 2019 strong, though. Ebukam collected 26 tackles (16 solo) and 4.5 sacks through the final seven games of the campaign, so he enters the final season of his rookie deal with momentum on his side. Additionally, Littleton, Fowler and Matthews have all moved on from the Rams. Still, Los Angeles brought in Leonard Floyd, the ninth overall selection in the 2016 NFL Draft, and drafted Terrell Lewis out of Alabama in the third round this year. Both Floyd and Lewis will push Ebukam for playing time and cut into his fantasy upside.
A 14-game starter in 2018, Ebukam collected 40 tackles (25 solo) and three sacks in his second season in the league. He's projected to be ready to return for Week 1 following offseason knee surgery in March, but hasn't suited up for Los Angeles' first two preseason games. Additionally, the Rams have three pass rushers at outside linebacker with Clay Matthews joining the team as a free agent, and Dante Fowler re-signing a one-year deal. Ebukam's upside in IDP settings is likely capped as a result.
Ebukam had a fine rookie season as a depth linebacker, generating 31 tackles and two sacks in 16 games. He's in line to be a starter in 2018 and could be a mid-level contributor with upside on the pass rush. Projecting Ebukam's ceiling in a full season with starter snap counts is difficult, however, so fantasy owners may want to wait and see what he can do.
More Fantasy News
Tears Achilles
DEIndianapolis Colts
Achilles
July 29, 2024
Ebukam sustained a torn Achilles' tendon during Sunday's practice, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
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Quiet to end good season
DEIndianapolis Colts
January 8, 2024
Ebukam recorded three tackles (one solo) in Saturday's 23-19 loss versus the Texans.
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Gets back in sack column
DEIndianapolis Colts
December 19, 2023
Ebukam recorded three tackles (two solo) including 1.5 sacks in Saturday's 30-13 win versus the Steelers.
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Season-high tackles in win
DEIndianapolis Colts
December 4, 2023
Ebukam recorded six tackles (five solo), including two sacks, while also forcing a fumble in Sunday's 31-28 overtime win over the Titans.
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Two sacks in win
DEIndianapolis Colts
November 27, 2023
Ebukam had four total tackles, including two sacks and an additional tackle for a loss, in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay.
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