Eagles 2nd-Round Defender Will Sadly Price Himself Out of Philadelphia This Season

The Philadelphia Eagles, aiming to compete for another Super Bowl title, faced significant offseason player departures—particularly on the defensive line with Josh Sweat, Bryce Huff, and Milton Williams leaving—and sought replacements. One key acquisition was linebacker Azeez Ojulari, who signed a one-year, $3 million deal after four seasons with the New York Giants.

Ojulari, a 2021 second-round draft pick, has struggled with injuries since his rookie year—including knee, toe, calf, quad, and ankle issues—limiting him to 46 career games (30 starts). His stats include 107 tackles, 22 sacks, 37 quarterback hits, and 21 tackles for loss, with at least five sacks in three of his four seasons.

Joining the Eagles offers Ojulari a prime opportunity: playing alongside standouts like Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith, plus benefiting from vacated reps on the defensive line. If he excels as a pass rusher, he could secure a lucrative multi-year deal in free agency—potentially beyond Philadelphia’s budget.

The Eagles project roughly $21 million in 2026 cap space, but they might opt to let Ojulari walk if his performance drives up his price. Instead, they could pursue low-cost replacements via free agency or the draft.