azeez ojulari is headed back to Georgia after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, ending his brief run with the Philadelphia Eagles.
What happens when Azeez Ojulari returns to Georgia?
The move represents a homecoming for azeez ojulari. He was born and raised in Georgia and played his college football at the University of Georgia before beginning his NFL career. Now, he is set to continue his career in Atlanta on a one-year agreement.
What the deal closes on his Eagles stint
azeez ojulari spent last season with the Eagles and appeared in three games before a hamstring injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season. He ultimately finished the season on injured reserve. During that stretch, he logged 67 defensive snaps and one special teams snap.
His departure also comes amid a broader reshuffling for Philadelphia’s edge group from that same free-agent class, with Josh Uche also not returning as the team looks for additional pass rush help ahead of the 2026 season.
What the Falcons are getting in the short term
Originally a second-round pick of the New York Giants in 2021, azeez ojulari has appeared in 49 career games with 32 starts over his five-year career. He has totaled 22. 0 career sacks, along with 22 tackles for loss and 38 quarterback hits.
The agreement with Atlanta is for one year, placing the immediate focus on how quickly he can translate his past production into a consistent role with the Falcons.
