Viliami Fehoko Jr. Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Texans vs Colts game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 4, 2025
Gets look from New England
The Patriots hosted Fehoko (undisclosed) for a tryout Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Fehoko reached an injury settlement with the Commanders in mid-August. The nature of the injury isn't clear, but the 2023 fourth-rounder appears to be fully healthy as he looks to join a team in need of depth on the defensive line.
Aug 18, 2025
Agrees to injury settlement
The Commanders waived Fehoko (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Fehoko had been waived/injured Aug. 11 and reverted to IR a day later. Since he was able to agree to an injury settlement, Fehoko is eligible to play in 2025 if he gets healthy and finds work elsewhere.
Aug 12, 2025
Reverts to IR
Fehoko (undisclosed) reverted to Washington's injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Fehoko was let go the Commanders on Monday but will remain with the team after having cleared waivers. The 25-year-old will now be forced to miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign unless he's waived with an injury settlement.
Aug 11, 2025
Let go by Washington
The Commanders waived/injured Fehoko (undisclosed) on Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
The nature of the issue Fehoko is dealing with isn't clear, but it threatens his availability for the 2025 season. If the defensive lineman clears waivers, he'll revert to Washington's injured-reserve list and miss the campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with the club.
Nov 19, 2024
Gets look from Washington
The Commanders hosted Fehoko (undisclosed) for a workout Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2023 fourth-round pick suffered an unspecified injury during training camp and was placed on injured reserve by the Cowboys in late August. The two sides were able to reach an injury settlement in early September, allowing Fehoko -- once fully healthy -- the opportunity to sign with a team in need of offensive line depth.
Sep 3, 2024
Reaches injury settlement
Fehoko (undisclosed) was waived after reaching an injury settlement with the Cowboys on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Fehoko suffered an undisclosed injury in the preseason and he was placed on injured reserve by the Cowboys on Wednesday. The defensive lineman will now have the opportunity to pass a physical and play elsewhere in 2024.
Aug 29, 2024
Moved to injured reserve
The Cowboys reverted Fehoko (undisclosed) to IR on Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
It's not clear what type of issue Fehoko is currently dealing with, but he spent over a month last season on IR due to a knee injury. The defensive lineman was waived/injured by Dallas on Monday and subsequently cleared waivers. If he doesn't reach an injury settlement with the team, Fehoko will spend all of the 2024 campaign on injured reserve.
Aug 26, 2024
Dropped by Dallas
The Cowboys waived Fehoko (undisclosed) with an injury designation Monday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2023 fourth-round pick out of San Jose State has been waived without ever appearing in a game for the Cowboys. Fehoko recorded 41 total tackles, including 9.0 sacks and an additional 10 tackles for loss, across 12 outings during his final collegiate season in 2022. If Fehoko clears waivers, he'll revert to the Cowboys' injured reserve list and miss all of 2024 unless the two parties reach an injury settlement at some point this season.
Jan 3, 2024
Returns to active roster
Fehoko (knee) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Fehoko has yet to suit up with the Cowboys this season despite not landing on IR until Nov. 18. The rookie was on the last day of his 21-day practice window, so if Dallas did not activate him, he would have been forced to miss the remainder of the season.
Dec 13, 2023
Designated to return from IR
The Cowboys designated Fehoko (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Fehoko went on IR on Nov. 18 due to a knee injury, and he's since sat out the required number of games to be eligible to return. The rookie defensive end had yet to play in a regular-season game prior to landing on injured reserve, and it's uncertain if he'll get the opportunity to do so if he is activated prior to the close of his 21-day practice window. Fehoko was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, so he appears to be back to full health.
Nov 18, 2023
Placed on IR
The Cowboys placed Fehoko (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Fehoko appeared on the injury report this week due to a knee issue, but he was able to log a trio of full practice sessions during Week 11 prep. Nevertheless, the rookie has now landed on IR and will need to miss at least four games. The move created space on the active roster for Dallas to sign linebacker Rashaan Evans off its practice squad.
Sep 6, 2023
Healthy ahead of 2023 campaign
Fehoko (shoulder) did not appear on the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
Fehoko appears to be ready to go for Week 1 after he had been dealing with a shoulder strain during the preseason. The 23-year-old was selected in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft and he's expected to operate as a depth option behind the likes of DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons in his rookie campaign.
Aug 12, 2023
Still sidelined
Fehoko (shoulder) isn't in uniform for Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Fehoko didn't practice this week due to a shoulder strain, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out for the team's first exhibition. The rookie's next chance to see game action will arrive next Saturday in Seattle.
Aug 8, 2023
Dealing with shoulder strain
Fehoko didn't practice Tuesday due to a shoulder strain, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
The severity of Fehoko's injury remains unclear, but he could be in danger of missing Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars. The rookie fourth-round pick is battling for a rotational role along Dallas' defensive line.
Apr 29, 2023
Bolsters Boys' D-line
The Cowboys selected Fehoko in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 129th overall.
ANALYSIS
Fehoko was recruited as a tight end, but by the time he stepped onto the field for San Jose State he played along the defensive line. He's a strong pass rusher and racked up 22 total sacks across his final three seasons as a Spartan. Fehoko is more a technical and energetic player rather than overly athletic, but he should contribute quickly in a rotational role along Dallas' defensive line.
Apr 29, 2023
Bolsters Boys' D-line
The Cowboys selected Fehoko in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 129th overall.
ANALYSIS
Fehoko was recruited as a tight end, but by the time he stepped onto the field for San Jose State he played along the defensive line. He's a strong pass rusher and racked up 22 total sacks across his final three seasons as a Spartan. Fehoko is more a technical and energetic player rather than overly athletic, but he should contribute quickly in a rotational role along Dallas' defensive line.
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