"Ojulari was coming off a six sack season with the Giants when the Eagles signed him last year to a one year, $4 million pact; unfortunately the young defender appeared in just three games before a hamstring injury cost him the rest of the season. Presumably fully healthy now, Ojulari will take another shot at building up his value by joining a team that badly needed capable edge defenders."
"Ojulari has only been a standout sack artist once, in his 2021 rookie season, when he managed 42 pressures and eight sacks. But he can be a productive player in an attacking scheme like Atlanta's, and his run defense has quietly but steadily improved the past couple of seasons."
"Like fellow signings Cameron Thomas, Christian Harris, and Tua Tagovailoa, Ojulari will come to Atlanta with something to prove. So long as he's healthy, I like his chances of rebounding nicely and enjoying a quality season here, as he won't lack for opportunities in a defense that will let him chase the quarterback."
Azeez Ojulari joins the Atlanta Falcons as a low-cost acquisition aimed at addressing the team's edge defender needs. The Georgia native and former Bulldog was drafted by the Giants and recorded six sacks before signing with Philadelphia on a one-year, $4 million deal. A hamstring injury limited him to three games in 2024. Ojulari's best season came in 2021 as a rookie with eight sacks and 42 pressures. His run defense has improved steadily, though his missed tackle rate remains high. The Falcons' attacking defensive scheme provides an opportunity for Ojulari to showcase his talent and rebuild his market value while the team gains a young, talented pass rusher.
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