Raiders hold workouts for free agent edge rushers Azeez and BJ Ojulari

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Raiders hold workouts for free agent edge rushers Azeez and BJ Ojulari
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The Las Vegas Raiders conducted workouts for brothers Azeez Ojulari and BJ Ojulari on September 3. Both players entered the NFL as second-round draft selections and were recently waived by their respective teams during the final roster cutdown period. Azeez Ojulari, 26, recorded 22.0 sacks over four seasons with the New York Giants before spending time with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons. Younger brother BJ Ojulari, 24, played for the Arizona Cardinals and posted four sacks across 25 career appearances. The Raiders are currently evaluating options to bolster their pass rush depth following an Achilles injury sustained by rookie Keyron Crawford. The team is carrying only four edge rushers on the active roster and two on the practice squad. It remains to be seen if the organization will move to sign either player to address these personnel needs.

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  • Azeez Ojulari and BJ Ojulari are both former second-round NFL draft picks.
  • The Raiders currently have only four healthy edge rushers on the active roster.
  • Azeez Ojulari tallied 22.0 sacks over four seasons, primarily with the New York Giants.
  • BJ Ojulari recorded four sacks during his time with the Arizona Cardinals.
  • Both brothers became free agents after being released during final roster cuts.
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  • 10:32 PMYahoo SportsRaiders held workouts with 2 former 2nd round EDGE brothers
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Raiders had a couple edge rushers in for a visit. Brothers, in fact, who were both originally second round picks into the NFL.

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