After spending four seasons with the Giant,, PASS-RUSHER AZEEZ OJULARI landed in Philadelphia With several familiar faces.
Ojulari, 24, signed an 4 million dollars agreement over one year with the Eagles Despite New York’s interest to bring him back. He had to receive a higher offer on the free market, but Ojulari bet on himself to excel on a young defensive line that comes out of a super bowl.
GM Howie Roseman adds Ojulari to his growing list of former bulldogs on the list of Eagles: Jalen Carter, Lewis Cine, Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean, Kelee Ringo and Nolan Smith.
While addressing the media during his introductory press conference, Ojulari said he was delighted to find the former teammates, but is particularly close to Nolan Smith.
“It’s incredible to have this chemistry and this fraternity with these guys, it’s simply incredible to come back here and to continue,” said Ojulari on Wednesday.
“We have so much Georgia The guys here. Nolan [Smith]He’s my brother for real. All are my brothers, but Nolan, since we have been in the same room from Georgia, I am probably closer to him. But I am close to everyone – we all share this brotherhood and the relationship we have is incredible. I’m ready to be here now. “”
Ojulari was a member of the Georgia 2020 team who defeated Cincinnati in the Peach Bowl, giving them their only defeat of the season. He had two forced escapes and three bags in this match, including one for security during the final game.
The giants wrote Ojulari n ° 50 in total in the following NFL project, which gave immediate results. The choice of second round played in the 17 games and collected 8.0 bags in 2021, a new recruit record of franchise.
The injuries tormented the next three seasons of Ojulari because it appeared in just 29 games. Ojulari turned out to be an effective pass-rusher when he is in good health, and he could be a key piece of a rotation featuring Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, and Josh Uche.
In addition to the former Georgia, Ojulari reconnects with Running in Ballon Saquon Barkley And Cornerback adores’ jacksonWith whom he played in New York.
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