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Donovan Ezeiruaku expects to increase sack total in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:02 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Donovan Ezeiruaku expects to increase sack total in 2026

Summary

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku is poised for a breakout season after finishing his rookie year with only two sacks. Ezeiruaku ranked in the top five among rookies for pressures, win rate, hits, and hurries in 2025, according to Pro Football Focus. He attributes his underwhelming sack total to a hip injury he played through, which he has fully recovered from following offseason surgery. Ezeiruaku led the nation with 16.5 sacks in his final college season at Boston College, raising expectations for his performance in 2026.

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•Ezeiruaku ranked in top five for rookie pressures and hurries in 2025.
•Managed only two sacks during his rookie season.
•Underwent offseason surgery for a hip injury.
•Reported feeling explosive and healthy ahead of the season.
•Expectations are high after leading college with 16.5 sacks.

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11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys OLB Donovan Ezeiruaku expects more sacks than last season

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Cowboys outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku ranked in the top five among rookies in pressures, win rate, hits and hurries in 2025, according to Pro Football Focus.
— Yahoo Sports

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