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Roster Moves: Jaguars Trade for DL Ruke Orhorhoro

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JACKSONVILLE The Jacksonville Jaguars have made the following roster moves:

  • Agreed to terms with the Atlanta Falcons to trade DL Maason Smith in exchange for DL Ruke Orhorhoro (Oh-row-row-row)
  • Waived OL Cooper Hodges

Orhorhoro, 24, was drafted in the second round (35th overall) by the Falcons in 2024. His career totals include 36 tackles, seven quarterback hits, five tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and one pass defensed in 25 games (eight starts). In 2025, he was part of an Atlanta defense that ranked second in the NFL in sacks with 57.0.

The Lagos, Nigeria native played collegiately at Clemson University for five seasons (2019-23). Orhorhoro played 53 games (30 starts) with the Tigers and posted 88 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss, 12.0 sacks, nine passes defensed and two fumble recoveries.

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