Owen Pappoe

Owen Pappoe enters Year 4 as a 25-year-old linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals, possessing a stable 61.5% defense snap share in 2025. His 2025 season produced 8 solo tackles, 0 tackles for loss, 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 2 passes defended, and 0 forced fumbles on a limited snap count. Dynasty managers should consider his value in a Cardinals defense that runs a man-heavy scheme.

Pappoe’s snap count stability is driven by his man-heavy coverage role in the Cardinals’ 4-3 scheme under Nick Rallis. While his 2025 season produced limited tackles and pressures, his 8 solo tackles and 2 passes defended reflect a moderate defensive impact. A 61.5% defense snap share and man-heavy scheme drive the LB2 classification, but dynasty managers should consider his value in a system that could expand his usage.

Pappoe was listed as questionable for Week 1 in 2025 after a limited practice participation but produced no missed games. His injury history is limited, and the man-heavy scheme reduces his risk of contact exposure.

Pappoe’s snap count trended upwards in Week 14 (50.0%) and Week 15 (73.0%) but dipped to 0.0% in multiple weeks. The Cardinals’ man-heavy scheme and man-heavy coverage under Nick Rallis create a defensive system that could expand Pappoe’s usage.

The Cardinals’ 4-3 scheme under Nick Rallis emphasizes man-heavy coverage, which aligns with Pappoe’s athletic profile and limited tackle count. His 61.5% defense snap share and moderate defensive impact drive the LB2 classification in a system that could expand his usage.

Stable Pappoe logged a stable 61.5% defense snap share in 2025, with a significant jump to 73.0% in Week 15.

Ceiling clears his 2025 tackle total if pressures and tackles for loss increase, while floor tracks near 8 solo tackles given his stable snap share and man-heavy scheme.