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Las Vegas Raiders sign Azeez Ojulari to practice squad

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders sign Azeez Ojulari to practice squad

Summary

The Las Vegas Raiders added edge rusher Azeez Ojulari to their practice squad on September 3. Ojulari entered the 2026 season with the Atlanta Falcons but was released during the team’s final roster cuts. The veteran spent the 2025 season with the Philadelphia Eagles, where a hamstring injury limited his contributions to three games. He recorded six tackles and one quarterback hit for Philadelphia before being placed on injured reserve. A 2021 second-round draft pick, Ojulari previously spent four seasons with the New York Giants. During his tenure in New York, he appeared in 46 games and totaled 22.0 sacks. Ojulari is now eligible for potential elevation to the active roster as the Raiders continue a rebuilding period.

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•The Las Vegas Raiders signed Azeez Ojulari to the practice squad on September 3
•Ojulari was released by the Atlanta Falcons during final 53-man roster cuts
•He played three games for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025 before a hamstring injury
•Ojulari tallied 22.0 sacks during his initial four-year tenure with the New York Giants

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Former Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Azeez Ojulari has found a new home after spending the 2025 NFL season with the team. Although Ojulari initially joined the Atlanta Falcons for the 2026 NFL season, he was cut loose after the Falcons put together their final 53-man roster. The Las Vegas Raiders picked up the ex-Eagle for […] The post Ex-Eagles Player Lands With Raiders After Forgotten Season appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports