The New York-to-Philadelphia pipeline remains strong.
The Eagles signed former Giants edge rusher Azeez Ojulari to a one-year deal, the team announced Monday.
Ojulari is the latest Giants player to head to the Eagles, joining linebacker Patrick Johnson and cornerback Adoree' Jackson this offseason and following last year's mega signing of running back Saquon Barkley.
Philadelphia is buying low on Ojulari, adding a player with experience to a defensive front that watched Josh Sweat and Milton Williams leave for Arizona and New England, respectively, in free agency. With little risk associated for Philly, Ojulari arrives to the Eagles with minimal pressure and a chance to contribute as a rotational edge rusher with relative upside.
A 2021 second-round pick, Ojulari peaked as a rookie, recording eight sacks in his first season and a career-best 49 tackles. 2021 was his only double-digit season in starts, and two stints on injured reserve between 2022 and 2023 hampered his development. He played 58% of defensive snaps in 2024, but started just five games (11 total appearances) as his role diminished following the Giants' trade for Brian Burns.
When healthy and given a chance, Ojulari still shows flashes of being a potential difference-making rusher. He finished with six sacks last season, but didn't see enough action to truly produce at a rate worth retaining for Big Blue.
