Eagles signal former Giants second-round decide

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing free agent edge rusher Azeez Ojulari to a one-year, $4 million contract, in accordance with a report from NFL insider Jeremy Fowler.

The New York Giants reportedly tried to retain their second-round decide (No. 50 total) from the 2021 NFL Draft. However Fowler notes that the Eagles “heavily recruited” Ojulari, who performed school soccer at Georgia (ever hear of that faculty?).

Ojulari was one of many extra intriguing free agent choices remaining on the open market. It’s a bit shocking he didn’t generate a better price ticket since:

• He’s solely 24 years previous (turns 25 on June 16)
• He’s produced 22 sacks, 37 QB hits, and 21 TFLs in 46 profession video games performed (30 begins)
• He performs a premium place

Maybe Ojulari mistakenly turned down some greater gives earlier in free company just for his market to dry up and knock his value down? Or possibly there’s one thing else occurring behind the scenes?

It’s value noting that harm points have brought about Ojulari to overlook 22 video games over the previous three years. He hasn’t been obtainable for a whole season since his rookie marketing campaign in 2021.

Even when his sturdiness is a official challenge, this signing nonetheless is smart for the Eagles. The Birds are in want of extra move rush assist after shedding Josh Sweat to free company and Brandon Graham probably retiring. There are also rumors about Bryce Huff being on the trade block.

Ojulari is the third edge defender the Eagles have signed since free company started. They beforehand added Josh Uche and Patrick Johnson (who was on the Giants with Ojulari in 2024) to their roster final week. These are worthwhile choices so as to add to a bunch that prominently options rising abilities Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt.

As an added bonus, the Eagles signing Ojulari could possibly be annoying for Giants followers. Not fairly on the extent of them shedding Saquon Barkley to Philly, in fact, however nonetheless not a really enjoyable improvement for them.

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Pre-draft scouting report by way of NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein:

Absolutely grown 3-4 exterior linebacker with NFL-ready energy and spectacular explosiveness. Ojulari is best in pursuit than he’s as an edge setter, however he’s fast to slip off a block and both make a deal with or speed up to pursue in house. His skill to assault pulling blocks and shut down potential operating lanes was enjoyable to look at towards Alabama. He has high quality rush burst with free limbs, however has a restricted variety of rush strikes. Ojulari hasn’t realized to arrange blockers but. The energy, soccer character, explosiveness and athleticism all get examine marks, however he gained’t attain his potential till he cultivates his pass-rush expertise and learns to remain separated from the punch.

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