Trending Now - Falcons Sign Former Colts DE Ebukam to Boost Pass Rush
WHO:
Samson Ebukam, 30 years old, former defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts
Cameron Foster, agent of Samson Ebukam
Arnold Ebiketie, 27 years old, outside linebacker
Philadelphia Eagles, NFL team
Damarius Bilbo, agent of Arnold Ebiketie, Klutch Sports
Jaelan Phillips, former edge rusher for the Eagles, now with the Carolina Panthers
Atlanta Falcons, previous team of Arnold Ebiketie
WHAT:
The Atlanta Falcons reached a deal with Samson Ebukam, according to his agent Cameron Foster.
In the 2025 season, Ebukam recorded two sacks, matching a career low.
Ebukam had five tackles for loss and 22 solo tackles during the 2025 season.
The Eagles signed Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year contract
The contract is worth a maximum of $7.3 million, with $4.3 million fully guaranteed
Ebiketie recorded 16.5 sacks and 130 quarterback pressures over his four-year NFL career
In 2025, Ebiketie had a career-low of two sacks
He was tied for fourth among all first-year edge rushers with 35 quarterback pressures in 2022
In 2024, he led the Falcons with six sacks
He had six sacks in 2023 and 2.5 sacks as a rookie in 2022
WHERE:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home of the Eagles
Yaoundé, Cameroon, birthplace of Arnold Ebiketie
Silver Spring, Maryland, where Ebiketie's family settled after emigrating
WHEN:
The deal with Ebukam was reported on March 13th, 2026.
The signing occurred on March 13th, 2026
Ebiketie was drafted in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft
He played at Temple for three seasons before transferring to Penn State for his final college season in 2021
WHY:
Ebukam's performance in 2025 was impacted by his recovery from a torn Achilles.
The Eagles needed to bolster their pass rush after losing Jaelan Phillips to the Carolina Panthers
HOW:
The signing was facilitated through negotiations between the Falcons and Ebukam's agent, Cameron Foster.
The signing was facilitated through negotiations between the Eagles and Ebiketie's agent, Damarius Bilbo
(UPDATED March 13, 2026 19:17 UTC)
The Atlanta Falcons have officially signed defensive end Samson Ebukam, according to his agent Cameron Foster. In the 2025 season, Ebukam recorded two sacks, which tied a career low, while also achieving five tackles for loss and 22 solo tackles, all affected by his recovery from a torn Achilles. This deal was reported today, March 13, 2026, following negotiations between the Falcons and Foster.
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(UPDATED March 13, 2026 17:14 UTC)
Today, the Philadelphia Eagles announced the signing of Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year contract worth up to $7.3 million, with $4.3 million fully guaranteed. The move comes as the Eagles look to strengthen their pass rush following the departure of Jaelan Phillips to the Carolina Panthers, and Ebiketie brings a solid track record with 16.5 career sacks and notable pressure stats. Originally from Yaoundé, Cameroon, Ebiketie has played for the Atlanta Falcons and had a standout college career at Temple and Penn State before being drafted in 2022.