The Eagles will look to a former Giant to help fill their edge rush void. Azeez Ojulari is heading to Philadelphia, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. 
This will be a one-year deal worth $4MM, Fowler adds. Ojulari played out his rookie contract with the Giants, who held onto him despite interest at the trade deadline. New York has unsurprisingly allowed him to depart as a free agent, but he will remain in the NFC East for 2025. The move is now official.
The Giants have former trade acquisition Brian Burns attached to $28.2MM-per-year deal. Kayvon Thibodeaux – selected fifth overall in 2022 – is on his rookie contract for at least one more season (or two, if his fifth-year option is picked up this spring). The presence of those two starters seemed to leave Ojulari on track to find a first-team role elsewhere as a free agent. Fowler notes, though, that New York attempted to keep the 24-year-old. Instead, the Eagles’ strong push has resulted in a deal.
Ojulari flashed considerable potential during his rookie season, posting eight sacks. Injuries limited him to only 18 games across the next two years, however, and his production dropped off as a result. The former second-rounder was again sidelined in 2024, missing six games. In spite of that, he notched six sacks and recorded double-digit QB pressures for the fourth consecutive year.
With Burns and Thibodeaux on the books, the Giants were prepared to lose Ojulari (something which raised eyebrows given the fact he was not traded midway through the season despite the fact New York was not in contention). The 24-year-old drew interest from the Bengals, but they instead elected to re-sign Joseph Ossai. That move helped pave the way for Ojulari to join the Super Bowl champions.
The Eagles lost Josh Sweat in free agency, and Brandon Graham could very well retire. Their absences will be felt in an edge rush group which has Nolan Smith and Bryce Huff. The latter did not pan out upon arrival as a high-priced free agent pickup, and he is now a trade candidate. Philadelphia recently added Josh Uche along the edge, but today’s move will come with higher expectations.
As a Georgia product, Ojulari is the latest in a long line of former Bulldogs to join the Eagles. If he manages to remain healthy in 2025, he could command a notable free agent market next spring on a second Philadelphia pact or one with a new team.
I know he has a hard time staying healthy and he’s more of a rotational pass rusher than anything, but for a guy who hasn’t even turned 25 yet who has real ability to get after the quarterback, this feels like a bargain and the ideal situation to drop him into.
If he stays healthy, this is a steal. But I wouldn’t count on it. He’s almost always injured or hobbled in some way.
I get that, but given where prices have gone and his age, I think it’s a good deal even if he’s only as durable and productive as last year.
Yeah, we’ll see. Playing 6-8 games would make it worth it. If he plays 10+ it’s a great deal.
What are the skins doing!? How didn’t they sign him to a one year contract smh
Well if he can play better than Huff then it’s a good deal.
He’s missed 22 games in the last 3 years. Pure edge rusher, if they scheme him right he can make an impact – if he’s healthy.
Howie simply couldn’t resist adding another ‘Dawg
My man Nolan Smith was a top 3 recruit in the country, and couldn’t beat Ojulari out for his starting spot at Georgia for 3 years . If he’s healthy for the playoffs, he’ll be worth that contract and then some.
I love this move. Low risk, high reward.
Ojulari is a beast when healthy.
Can’t stand the iggles, but these types of moves are the ones that keep you on top. Continuing to supplement an already dominant line
His 1yr/$4mm prove it deal is something Giants should have offered him to stay. They would have 4 edge rushers and been able to rotate them to keep them fresh. I understand that he has been injured a lot, but That price is nothing compared to what others are getting.
Once again Schoen letting talent walk out the door with no return. He said the 5th rounder he was offered for him at the trade deadline wasn’t enough, well, Joe, you let him walk for nothing. Guess you’ll wish you took that 5th rounder by this time next year.