Back during training camp 2025, Fangio stated, “I think he’ll hold up well,” when asked about Moro Ojomo. “He did last year when he played in there. He’s a year older, a year of playing significant snaps under his belt, getting reps here in training camp. I think he’ll do well.”
Ojomo did a lot more than just hold up; he almost doubled his snap total from 388 to 740. Moro also had a six-sack season and 54 pressures, good for the second most on the team.
Could Ojomo be working towards landing a contract in the same range as the player he took over for? (Milton Williams)
When Milton Williams left for New England in free agency, questioning the depth at DT became a major part of the offseason conversation. Ojomo would no longer be a depth but rather a rotational need. He showed how disruptive he could be during the first one-on-ones at training camp.
What stood out at camp showed up on the field during the season. He’s working with a stronger anchor, converting speed to power, and he gave the guards fits. His confidence grew as the season went on, and he is carrying himself as someone who knows he belongs.
Ojomo’s trajectory has consistently risen year over year. He no longer looks overwhelmed, and he is physically manhandling opposing offensive linemen. Moro’s teammates took notice.
“Take it from me: He’s the real deal.” Lane Johnson
OJomo has proven that the Eagles find diamonds in all areas of the draft. A seventh-round pick, whom I had a third-round grade on (which shows why Howie makes the big bucks), has been a valuable asset since arriving in Philadelphia.
He may not get the press and recognition that Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis have, but his value to the team is not unnoticed. Moro ranked third among all Defensive tackles on 3rd down in pressure and pressure rates, and he was first overall in hurries, with 19. His interior pass rush has become a large part of his game and a big reason the Eagles' defense is so hard to defend.
Moro will be motivated as ever, as he is also playing for a big money deal this upcoming season.
Ojomo is playing in his fourth year, and if he is not extended, he would become an unrestricted free agent in 2027 upon the expiration of his rookie deal.
With many of the top-tier defensive contracts expiring over the next two seasons, Ojomo gets lost in the discussion of extensions, including the impact he brings to the field, among some fans and media. But make no mistake, he is a valuable part of the defense, and if extending him is not in the cards, he will likely be much harder to replace with a seventh-round pick. And the Eagles will have to draft accordingly.
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