Arizona Cardinals OLB BJ Ojulari makes one final push for roster
BJ Ojulari had 1.5 sacks against the Packers on Friday. Was it enough or too little, too late?
The Arizona Cardinals suffered a 42-38 preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers on Friday, a result that belied the significance of individual performances as teams must slim down to 53 members by Sunday. Cardinals fans have been eagerly awaiting former second-round selection BJ Ojulari to demonstrate the pass-rushing prowess that marked his rookie season.
Ojulari delivered on Friday, amassing four tackles, 1.5 sacks, two quarterback hits, and a tackle for loss in each preseason game. His extensive participation was due to being pushed down the depth chart and his limited playing time in just two half-seasons over three years. However, the critical question remains: was Ojulari's impact sufficient to secure a roster spot, or was it merely a fleeting effort?
His performance came against backup quarterbacks, and he falls short of Eku Leota, who has consistently contributed throughout training camp and the preseason, including on special teams—a facet Ojulari has yet to showcase. If Ojulari has indeed undergone a transformation, his abilities are likely superior to his peers, with only Josh Sweat potentially surpassing him.
Nonetheless, the pivotal questions are whether he can consistently perform against starters and whether he can secure a roster position without being relegated to special teams duties. Only time will reveal the answer. For further Arizona Cardinals and NFL updates, tune in to Cards Wire's Jess Root and others via the Rise Up, See Red podcast, available on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts.
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