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USA Today
11-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ranking every Eagles defensive position group by chance of making the 53-man roster
As we await the arrival of training camp, we're ranking every Eagles defensive position group by chance of making the 53-man roster Philadelphia will officially move past Super Bowl 59 next Friday, when they finally unveil their gigantic championship rings just days before reporting to the NovaCare Complex for training camp. Nick Sirianni's team is focused on having a singular goal for the 2025 NFL regular season. Howie Roseman orchestrated another roster makeover in free agency, the 10-player NFL Draft, and several talented undrafted free agents. The Organized Team Activities and now the Mandatory Minicamp have concluded, and Philadelphia will get a five-week break before returning to the NovaCare Complex. Training Camp begins in late July, with July 22 as the report day, followed by a practice on July 23. Although a surprise move or two could still be on the way, the majority of the work has been completed. After watching 12 players depart in free agency, Roseman added two dynamic SEC linebackers, an All-American pass rusher, three offensive linemen, and an accomplished quarterback from Philadelphia. As we await the arrival of training camp, we're ranking every Eagles defensive position group by chance of making the 53-man roster. DT -- 7 1: Jalen Carter 2: Jordan Davis 3: Ty Robinson 4: Moro Ojomo 5: Thomas Booker 6: Byron Young 7: Gabe Hall During the regular season, Jalen Carter was 4th among interior DL with an 81.5 PFF pass-rush grade, behind Chris Jones (91.0), Cameron Heyward (87.2), and Jeffery Simmons (81.6) in that category. Davis logged 27 tackles (15 solo), one sack, and two passes defended while playing in all 17 regular-season games in 2024. He added six tackles (four solo), including two sacks and one pass defense across four playoff appearances. Davis started every regular-season game for the second year in a row, but he logged 122 fewer defensive snaps and ceded snaps to second-year defensive lineman Moro Ojomo. Davis logged 27 tackles (15 solo), one sack, and two passes defended while playing in all 17 regular-season games in 2024. He added six tackles (four solo), including two sacks and one pass defense across four playoff appearances. Ojomo finished the 2024 season with 20 tackles (six solo) in 17 regular-season games. Ojomo saw a significant increase in workload in his second season with the Eagles, playing 370 defensive snaps and 70 special teams snaps while appearing in all 17 of the team's regular-season games. Ojomo will be a starter, following Milton Williams' departure. Philadelphia selected Nebraska's Ty Brown in the fourth round for depth and physicality. Edge Rusher -8 1: Nolan Smith Jr. 2: Jalyx Hunt 3: Azeez Ojulari 4: Josh Uche 5: Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr. -Drafted Rookie 6: Patrick Johnson 7: KJ Henry 8: Ochaun Mathis Philadelphia created salary cap space and competition with the trade of Bryce Huff to the 49ers for a mid-round pick in 2026. We're predicting that Hunt will get the first shot at replacing Josh Sweat, despite Josh Uche being signed. Hunt finished the 2024 season with 21 total tackles (12 solo), including 1.5 sacks, while adding one pass defended and two forced fumbles over 16 regular-season games. Former Giants pass rusher Azeez Ojulari is another explosive player to watch. Philadelphia drafted All-American pass rusher Antwaun Powell-Ryland in the sixth round. LB -- 7 1: Zack Baun 2: Jihaad Campbell (Drafted Rookie) 3: Nakobe Dean (PUP List) 4: Jeremiah Trotter Jr. 5: Smael Mondon Jr. -Drafted Rookie 6: Dallas Gant 7: Lance Dixon - (undrafted rookie) Baun is a Defensive Player of the Year finalist and All-Pro, while Trotter Jr. should get the first shot at replacing the injured Nakobe Dean. Campbell is the first-round pick, but won't be available until August. Philadelphia selected Smael Mondon Jr. in the fifth round, and he saw first-team snaps during OTAs. CB -- 11 1A: Quinyon Mitchell 1A: Cooper DeJean 3: Kelee Ringo 4: Mac McWilliams-Drafted Rookie 5: Adoree' Jackson 6: Eli Ricks 7: Parry Nickerson 8: Tariq Castro-Fields 9: A.J. Woods 10: Brandon Johnson -(Undrafted rookie) 11: B.J. Mayes - (undrafted rookie) Kelee Ringo should get the first opportunity to replace the departed Darius Slay, while Adoree Jackson has history as a starting cornerback in the NFC East. Mitchell and DeJean are stars and should be even more productive in 2025. Philadelphia drafted Mac McWilliams and signed two undrafted rookies. S -- 7 1: Reed Blankenship 2: Andrew Mukuba- (Unsigned Rookie) 3: Sydney Brown 4: Tristin McCollum 5: Lewis Cine 6: Andre Sam 7: Maxen Hook -(Undrafted rookie) Reed Blankenship is a veteran and a top safety in the NFL, while Andrew Mukuba is a budding second-round pick and a candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Sydney Brown, Tristin McCollum, and Lewis Cine will compete for snaps.
USA Today
28-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
30 Most Important Eagles of 2025: No. 26 Moro Ojomo
Every day from now until the start of training camp, we're counting down our 30 Most Important Eagles for the 2025 season. The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for Super Bowl defense, which features plenty of new and returning faces within the organization. Several players, coaches, and front-office members are crucial to the team's success this season. Every day from now until the start of training camp, we're counting down our 30 Most Important Eagles for the 2025 season. We'll recap their 2024 season, look ahead to 2025, and tackle the most significant question facing them this year. Next up is Moro Ojomo, a third-year pass-rushing defensive tackle looking for a breakout season after the departure of Milton Williams. Background Position: DT Age: 23 Experience: 3rd-year vet 2025 cap hit: $1,049,446 2024 recap Ojomo finished the 2024 season with 20 total tackles (six solo) in 17 regular-season games. 2025 outlook Ojomo returned to his home country just weeks after the Eagles' 40-22 win over the Chiefs, which secured their second-ever championship title. Ojomo significantly contributed to the Eagles' victory, logging a sack. Philadelphia didn't land Walter Nolen and waited until Round 4 to land Ty Brown out of Nebraska. The 68 defensive snaps Ojomo logged as a rookie swelled to 388 in Year 2. Many of those came on third down in pass-rushing situations. When he was on the field, he had the third-highest pass rush win rate in all of pro football and should be utilized in several different scenarios. Biggest question: Can Ojomo help replace Milton Williams' pass rush? Ojomo still maintains his role as a pass-rushing defensive tackle, who can play on the edge in specific situations, and potentially replace Milton Williams's pass-rush prowess. Ojomo's 82.6 pass rush grade was the fifth-best in the NFL, according to PFF. 30 Most Important Eagles of 2025 We're counting down our 30 Most Important Eagles of 2025. Check back every day leading up to the start of training camp. No. 30 OL Kendall Lamm, No. 29 Azeez Ojulari, No. 28 Kevin Patullo, No. 27 Will Shipley
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Third-year Eagles defender may not be one of NFL's best-kept secrets much longer
Third-year Eagles defender may not be one of NFL's best-kept secrets much longer Moro Ojomo could be someone to watch and is already turning heads as a potential breakout candidate. Time flies, whether we're talking about personal experiences or the Philadelphia Eagles team we've loved since we were youngsters. It's year three for Moro Ojomo. Before long, it will be time to begin asking questions about whether Philly should invest time and thought into extending him. The former seventh-round draft choice signed his rookie deal in 2023. That makes him an unrestricted free agent in 2027, but Philly is loaded along the defensive line's interior. They recently extended 2022 first-rounder Jordan Davis. They drafted Ty Robinson this past April. Jalen Carter is the star of the bunch. Philadelphia can exercise a fifth-year option on him in two years, but it will be time to consider his extension relatively soon. Where does that leave Ojomo? Four things are certain. First, at best, he'll be the third or fourth defensive tackle on Philadelphia's depth chart, which certainly limits his opportunities. Second, he'll need to maximize every snap because, fourth, if he does so, that gives the Birds a lot to think about in terms of whether or not he needs to be an important fixture on this Eagles defense as it moves forward. Moro Ojomo is mentioned as a possible Eagles breakout candidate. Seeing Milton Williams leave didn't surprise anyone. No one expected Philly to break the bank to keep their third defensive tackle, but there's another side to that coin. Moro Ojomo made that transition an easy decision to make. Some argue he and Williams had similar skill sets. Others give one the edge over the other. Then, there's another contingent, those excited about what they witnessed from Ojomo last season. Bleacher Report's Matt Holder was Impressed. He mentioned him in his take on every NFL roster's best-kept secret heading into OTAs. "This one is a projection, as Ojomo hasn't gotten much playing time during his first two NFL seasons. However, per PFF, he was productive on limited opportunities last year, recording 31 total pressures on 268 pass-rush snaps during the regular season. After The Eagles let Milton Williams walk during free agency, don't be surprised if the Texas product turns heads with an increased role in Philadelphia this fall." Moro's snaps were limited. He notched roughly 388 on defense and another 71 on special teams, including the aforementioned 268 pass-rush snaps. These equate to 37% and 16% of the overall totals, respectively. It's hard to argue with the result. He did what is asked of him and every NFL reserve. He made the most of the opportunities given. He put it together during the recent Eagles Super Bowl run: Four games, 102 defensive snaps, seven tackles (including two resulting in a loss of yardage). He also added one sack and an additional hit on the opposing quarterback to his postseason resume. The light has seemingly come on. Might this be the spark that catapults him to a breakout season? Eagles fans everywhere have their fingers crossed that it does. While he may no longer be a secret, he has the skill set to be an essential cog in Vic Fangio's defensive machine.
USA Today
01-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Moro Ojomo honored in his home country of Nigeria after Eagles Super Bowl win
Moro Ojomo honored in his home country of Nigeria after Eagles Super Bowl win President Bola Tinubu on Friday hosted Nigerian-born American football star, Moro Ojomo, at the State House in Abuja after Eagles Super Bowl win Grateful to be celebrated and welcomed by the President of my home country after winning the Super Bowl. Had a great conversation regarding the future of American football in Nigeria. Thank you for the time President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT — Moro Ojomo™ (@MoroOjomo) March 1, 2025 Eagles players were celebrated in their hometowns after the Super Bowl, but Moro Ojomo received the biggest honor in the group. The former Texas Longhorns defensive tackle and second-year defensive tackle for Philadelphia returned to his home country of Nigeria to be honored. President Bola Tinubu on Friday hosted Nigerian-born American football star, Moro Ojomo, at the State House in Abuja. His family joined Ojomo for the special occasion. The 23-year-old athlete, born in Lagos and relocated to the United States at seven, arrived in Nigeria last Wednesday for his highly anticipated visit. Alongside Ojomo were his father, Ololade, his mother, Bimbo, and his sister, Modele. Ojomo returns to his home country just weeks after the Eagles' 40-22 win over the Chiefs, which secured their second-ever championship title. Ojomo significantly contributed to the Eagles' victory, logging a sack. During the visit, Ojomo had the honor of meeting with President Tinubu. He commended his achievements and celebrated his success as a proud representation of Nigerian talent on the international sports scene.
