The Philadelphia Eagles GM, Howie Roseman, has an easy argument to be the league's best at his position. Being able to consistently pivot away from failing pieces and keep the Eagles a contender has remained an underrated story. Losing franchise legend Jason Kelce to retirement while Brandon Graham was out with injury in 2024 didn't slow down a group that would roll all the way through February's Super Bowl and isn't showing any signs of slowing just yet. However, this doesn't mean Rosemand doesn't have his share of misses.
No miss has been clearer than pass rusher Azeez Ojulari, who was a coveted offseason addition. There was an expectation that the former division rival would be the perfect rotational piece in the Philly pass rush. Instead, Josh Uche has taken over this role while the $4 million contract of Ojulari has been active in the first two weeks of the season. It was a signing that simply didn't need to be made with more capable pieces remaining.
Eagles Have Clear Reason for Frustration After Two Inactive Tags for Pass Rusher Azeez Ojulari
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Ojulari has 22.0 sacks in his career and totaled 6.0 last season as a solid piece of the Giants' defense. Leaving no question that there appeared to be value in bringing the defender in on a $4 million deal with a superior defense.
Instead, Ojulari cannot make Philly's active roster, with it growing increasingly clear that a trade is in their future. It seems likely the Eagles could find a conditional day three pick in exchange for the former rival.
This is the best path to take the contract off the books and makes sense for a team desperate to find a rotational option. Uche has been far better than expected, forcing the franchise to pivot in his direction. It is a great problem to have for a defense showing clear improvement after playing a rough first two quarters to start the season.
It was on display in Arrowhead with the Eagles haunting Patrick Mahomes and again making life impossible for the quarterback in the pocket. The best offense the Chiefs could find all game was Mahomes running for his life.
This served as proof that Ojulari simply isn't needed in Philly, whether it is a trade or a roster cut, it is time to make a move. It is a rare mistake for a front office that still [remains loaded at the position,](https://section215.com/eagles-vic-fangio-gives-jalen-carter-dose-reality-delayed-debut-01k59mxmbbvb) having every reason to believe that this year will yet again end with the franchise hoisting the Lombardi.
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