Ogunjobi has been suspended the first six regular-season games of the 2025 season for violation of the league's policy regarding performance-enhancing substances, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports. Ogunjobi is fresh off signing a one-year deal with Buffalo, but his six-game suspension could make it more difficult for the veteran defensive lineman to challenge DaQuan Jones for a starting spot next to Ed Oliver. Across 15 regular-season appearances with Pittsburgh in 2024, he tallied 41 tackles (16 solo) and 1.5 sacks.
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RESERVE-SUS - Suspension - Not Specified Expected Return: 2025-10-19Latest Larry Ogunjobi news
Team
Buffalo Bills
Birthdate
6/3/1994 (31)
Status
Suspended
HT/WT
6'2", 305 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 3; Pk (CLE)
Birthplace
Greensboro, NC, USA
Position
DT
College
Charlotte
Experience
9 seasons
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2022-2025
(3 seasons)
Cincinnati Bengals
2021-2022
(1 season)
Cleveland Browns
2017-2021
(4 seasons)
Ogunjobi has been suspended the first six regular-season games of the 2025 season for violation of the league's policy regarding performance-enhancing substances, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports. Ogunjobi is fresh off signing a one-year deal with Buffalo, but his six-game suspension could make it more difficult for the veteran defensive lineman to challenge DaQuan Jones for a starting spot next to Ed Oliver. Across 15 regular-season appearances with Pittsburgh in 2024, he tallied 41 tackles (16 solo) and 1.5 sacks.
The Bills will sign Ogunjobi to a one-year, $8.3 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Coming off the heels of a season with Pittsburgh in which he recorded 41 tackles (16 solo) and 1.5 sacks over 15 games, Ogunjobi is now set to suit up for a new squad. He figures to play a significant role on Buffalo's defensive line in 2025 and could challenge veteran DaQuan Jones for a starting spot next to Ed Oliver.
The Steelers released Ogunjobi on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Ogunjobi saw his role on the interior of Pittsburgh's defensive line shrink slightly in 2024, and now he's bound for free agency. He will turn 31 in June, so he could be an attractive option for another team looking to add a veteran presence on defense.
Ogunjobi posted 41 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, over 15 regular-season contests during the 2024 campaign. Ogunjobi missed two games due to a groin injury late in the campaign but otherwise maintained a steady role along the Steelers' defensive line. He's finished with a tackle total in the 40s in five straight seasons and has logged between 1.5 and 3.0 sacks in all but one of those campaigns. Ogunjobi doesn't produce numbers that make him worthy of IDP consideration, but he's been a steady performer and will likely maintain the same role in 2025, when he'll be in the final year of the three-year deal he inked in 2023.
Ogunjobi (groin) was a full participant in the Steelers' Monday walk-through, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Ogunjobi logging a full practice listing just two days before Wednesday's outing bodes extremely well for his status. The starting defensive end has missed back-to-back outings after suffering a groin injury in Week 15 against the Browns. If he doesn't return to the starting lineup for the Christmas game, he should at least be primed for a return as the Steelers play a tough Kansas City squad.
Ogunjobi (groin) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Ogunjobi will miss a second consecutive game due to the groin injury he suffered in Week 14 against the Browns. Dean Lowry and Isaiahh Loudermilk are the top candidates to fill in for the starting defensive lineman. Ogunjobi's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Chiefs.
Ogunjobi (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice and is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Ogunjobi was unable to play in the Steelers' Week 15 loss to the Eagles due to a groin injury he suffered against the Browns in Week 14. He was listed as a limited practice participant all week, and his official status for Saturday's AFC North clash may not be known until the Steelers release the inactive players list approximately 90 minutes before the 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. If Ogunjobi is unable to play, Dean Lowry and Isaiahh Loudermilk would both see increased snaps at defensive end alongside starter Cameron Heyward.
Ogunjobi (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. The veteran defensive tackle from Charlotte didn't practice all week after sustaining a groin injury in Pittsburgh's Week 14 win over the Browns, so missing Sunday's contest comes as no surprise. Isaiahh Loudermilk will likely have an increased role with the Steelers' first-team defense in Ogunjobi's stead in Week 15.
Ogunjobi (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Ogunjobi played nine defensive snaps and recorded two total tackles in Steelers' Week 14 win over the Browns before exiting with a groin injury. Wednesday's DNP suggests Ogunjobi is likely at risk of missing additional time, so he'll need to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in Week 15, when the Steelers travel to Philadelphia.