Eagles Rebuffing Trade Interest In DT Moro Ojomo

The Eagles doled out mammoth contract extensions to defensive tackles Jalen Carter (four years, $152MM) and Jordan Davis (three years, $78MM) in recent months. After the Carter deal came together over the summer, it appeared this would end up as Ojomo’s last season in Philadelphia. While that may prove to be the case, the Eagles have “at least given off the vibe” that they will attempt to re-sign the 25-year-old, per Breer.

Regardless of whether the Eagles keep Ojomo through the season, he should be a popular free agent if he hits the open market in March. Despite lasting until Round 7 and pick 249 of the 2023 draft, Ojomo has turned into a success story for Eagles general manager Howie Roseman. After barely playing during an eight-game rookie season, Ojomo emerged as a solid rotational player for the Eagles during their championship-winning campaign in 2024. While logging a modest 37% defensive snap share, Ojomo ranked fifth on the team in pressures (31). During a strong four-game playoff run, he notched his first career sack in a win over the Rams in the divisional round.

A few weeks after they bullied the Chiefs in Super Bowl LXI, the Eagles lost standout defensive tackle Milton Williams to the Patriots in free agency. Williams’ exit and the shoulder issues Carter dealt with led to increased playing time last season for Ojomo, who recorded a 66% snap share. He took advantage of it and posted career bests in pressures (49), tackles (38), quarterback hits (12), sacks (six) and tackles for loss (six).

As is the case with his team, this year hasn’t gone as smoothly for Ojomo. While battling calf, elbow, abdomen and neck issues at various points, most of his numbers have declined. The 6-foot-3, 292-pounder has gone without a sack across 299 defensive snaps and managed just three QB hits and two TFL in seven games. Ojomo is pacing decently in pressures and tackles (16 and 18, respectively), but after ranking as Pro Football Focus’ 28th-best D-tackle last year, he has dropped to 85th this season.

Roseman may be unwilling to trade Ojomo right now, but the GM’s view could change depending on what happens over the Eagles’ next two games. They have crucial matchups against the NFC East rival Commanders and Giants before the deadline. Going 2-0 in that stretch would put the Eagles firmly in the mix in a weak division race, and it may convince them to avoid (or at least limit) trading key players.