The New York Giants made their biggest offseason splash when they acquired edge rusher Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers via trade during free agency.
While the move most certainly filled a need by giving the Giants an elite pass rusher, it also changed the role of Azeez Ojulari, who will likely see a diminished snap count moving forward.
Because of that diminished role, Pro Football network lists Ojulari as a player the Giants could trade.
New York Giants: Azeez Ojulari, EDGE
The New York Giants have built quite an elite pass-rushing duo with Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns. Yet that could mean Azeez Ojulari’s days in New York are coming to an end. Ojulari has failed to find consistency with the Giants and could be traded during the final year of his rookie contract.
Ojulari, who is indeed headed into the final year of his contract, has had trouble staying on the field for the better part of his NFL career. And with Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns making up the two starting edge rushers, it may be wise for the Giants to look to move Ojulari.
However, with the Giants welcoming in new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, Ojulari’s role with the team may be larger than we think.
In episode 1 of Hard Knocks, Bowen stressed an organic pass rush, which is arguably easier with fresh legs.
Although this isn’t the first time Ojulari has been viewed as the Giants’ biggest trade option, depth along the defensive line is something that is welcomed for successful teams and was the Giants’ strength when they won their last two Super Bowls.