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Moro Ojomo’s breakout vs. Chiefs signals key role in Eagles’ DL future

Originally posted on Inside the Iggles | By Ryan Fowler | Last updated Sep 15, 2025 9:00 AM ET

For years, Philadelphia has prided itself on building through the trenches, and Sunday against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, that philosophy paid off in a new way.

Moro Ojomo, a player who was drafted for depth and developmental upside, showed that his time has arrived. A seventh-round selection out of Texas in 2023, Ojomo amassed six pressures and a sack against Kansas City, showcasing a glimpse of what the present and future of the Eagles’ defensive line could look like.

How the future has began and looks bright with Ojomo on the Eagles' line

Ojomo’s emergence comes at a critical moment. With Milton Williams now gone (New England), Philadelphia needed a body to step up alongside its pair of young core contributors in Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis.

For Ojomo, Week 2 showcased a player primed to not only show up, but take advantage of an opportunity as he looked primed from the get-go against one of the NFL’s best offensive lines. His quick first step, paired with the ability to win leverage battles inside, consistently forced Mahomes into hurried throws and uncomfortable pockets.

Week 2 total pressure leaders with SNF/MNF on tap:

• Micah Parsons (GB): 9
• Aidan Hutchinson (DET): 7
• Devonte Wyatt (GB): 7
• Baron Browning (ARI): 7
• Dorance Armstrong (WSH): 7
• Joey Bosa (BUF): 7
• Derick Hall (SEA): 6
• Nik Bonitto (DEN):6
• Moro Ojomo (PHI): 6
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) September 14, 2025

The Eagles already know what they have in Carter, a dominant interior disruptor, and Davis, a massive run stuffer who commands double teams. But Ojomo brings a blend of versatility and motor that complements both players.

He can slide across alignments, generate push in passing situations, and anchor against the run when needed at 292 pounds. It’s that adaptability that makes his growth so important for the Eagles’ defensive rotation moving forward.

Beyond the stats, Ojomo’s development ensures Philadelphia maintains its trademark depth up front. A defensive line rotation that once relied heavily on veterans like Fletcher Cox is now transitioning into a younger, hungrier unit. Learning beside Carter and Davis, Ojomo has the opportunity to form the next wave of dominance -- one that keeps the Eagles’ front among the most feared in football.

This article first appeared on Inside the Iggles and was syndicated with permission.

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