The New York Giants lost another big-name free agent and former premium draft pick to the NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles on March 17, according to ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler.
“Source: Pass rusher Azeez Ojulari is signing with the Eagles on a one-year, $4M deal,” Fowler reported. “Ojulari, who had 6.0 sacks last year, stays in NFC East with the Super Bowl champion.”
In a follow-up post, Fowler also added that “the Eagles heavily recruited Ojulari, who goes to a place known for maximizing defensive linemen. Giants tried to bring him back. But he’s an Eagle.”
As you can imagine, the former second-round talent signing with the Eagles triggered a few reactions — considering how Saquon Barkley’s first year in Philly turned out.
“Oh boy,” SNY’s Connor Hughes commented on X.
While New York Post reporter Ryan Dunleavy said: “Predicted this one pairing before free agency started. Giants fans are going to fear the worst because of Saquon Syndrome. If Azeez Ojulari stays healthy — a big IF because he rarely does — he will have 10 sacks for Eagles.”
And ESPN’s Jordan Raanan echoed that sentiment, stating: “Another former Giants lands in Philly. An opportunity for Azeez Ojulari to shine in a good defense. If he stays healthy he’ll put up numbers and get back to free agency next year.”
Over the course of his four seasons in New York, Ojulari recorded 22.0 sacks, 22 tackles for a loss and 38 quarterback hits (including playoffs), not to mention 4 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries. As a couple of the NYG beat reporters noted, Ojulari has flashed plenty of ability, but he’s had trouble staying on the field with just 46 regular season appearances in four years.
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