Packers Make a Massive Move: Signing of 22-Sack Star Sends Shockwaves Through the NFL and Sets…
The Green Bay Packers are in third place in the NFC North despite a 9-4 record. The Detroit Lions look to be building something special in Detroit and the Packers are not far behind. One improvement they need to make is their pass rush.
While outlining the needs of every team, Bleacher Report’s Matt Holder predicted that the Packers would sign New York Giants’ Azeez Ojulari to improve their pass rush.
“Outside of Rashan Gary, Green Bay hasn’t gotten much production from its edge rushers this season. It was somewhat surprising to see the front office not add another pass-rusher to complement Gary at the trade deadline, opting to trade Preston Smith instead,” wrote Holder. “So, the organization should look into signing Ojulari in the offseason as he’s been productive in 2024 with six sacks in 11 games while only making five starts on New York’s deep defensive line.”
Rashan Gary has played in 13 games, all starts, and has 5.5 sacks. In 11 games, and just five starts, Ojulari has 6.0 sacks. Ojulari is in the final year of his contract and has 22 career sacks. The Packers have invested heavily in their pass rush but have not seen returns.
The team signed Gary to an extension, but he got off to a slow start this year. Lukas Van Ness has not lived up to the expectations of a first-round pick. Ojulari could be a great addition opposite of Gary. He is just 24 years old and could be a similar addition to Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith in 2019.
