Jaguars sign former 2nd round draft pick to boost pass rush

The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly made an addition at edge rusher.

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Jaguars are signing free agent BJ Ojulari.

Ojulari was a second-round pick by Arizona in the 2023 NFL draft. He is still just 24 years old. The Cardinals released Ojulari on Aug. 30 as part of roster cutdowns.

Sources: The #Jaguars are signing former #Cardinals OLB BJ Ojulari.

Still just 24 years old, Ojulari was a 2nd-round pick in 2023 out of LSU. pic.twitter.com/D9ZA0Kmf6B

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) September 15, 2026

Why did Jaguar sign DE BJ Ojulari?

As a rookie in 2023, Ojulari totaled 20 pressures over 161 pass rush snaps. He was a reliable tackler in the run game as well.

Unfortunately, he would miss the 2024 season due to an ACL injury. Last year, Ojulari made his 2025 debut in Week 11, and went on to play

204 total snaps. He logged seven pressures and a sack.

Defensive end BJ Green suffered an elbow injury in the Jaguars' Week 1 game against Cleveland.

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