The Atlanta Falcons are in the market for a pass rusher, and according to Diana Russini, the New York Giants may be willing to deal.
in eight games this season. The Atlanta Falcons have six sacks in eight games this season. The 24-year-old has started three contests for New York this season, collecting 24 tackles and six tackles for loss.Hailing from Austell, Ga., and the University of Georgia, Ojulari’s return to the Peach State would be a welcomed addition to a Falcons pass rush that ranks last in the NFL.“GM Terry Fontenot knows need help.
Russini’s report supports that of Bleacher Report NFL insider James Palmer, who said earlier this week the Falcons are exploring options to help their pass rush.“They are in the market looking for another piece because they know where they're at right now. Keep an eye on them still looking at edge rushers. They already made one move right before the start of the season.Ojulari may be the answer — and his interest around the league is growing, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
As teams grow unwilling to meet the price needed for other defensive ends, such as the Cleveland Browns’ Za’Darius Smith, Ojulari’s stock is rising. “Giants pass rusher Azeez Ojulari’s name has heated up in recent days,” Fowler wrote. “Teams that had him as a fringe option now believe he could get moved by Tuesday.”Daniel Flick is an accredited NFL writer for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Daniel has provided boots-on-ground coverage at the NFL Combine and from the Atlanta Falcons' headquarters, among other destinations, and contributed to the annual Lindy's Sports Magazine ahead of the 2023 offseason.
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