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  • BJ Ojulari
  • LB #9
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@LAR: #1 vs opposing LB - 16.34 FPA

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  • Officially active for Week 11

    Ojulari (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: The Cardinals activated Ojulari from the PUP list Saturday, and the 2023 second-rounder has been officially cleared to make his 2025 debut Sunday. He has fully recovered from a torn ACL that he suffered in August of 2024. Ojulari's return gives the Cardinals an extra contributor on special teams and added depth at linebacker.

    Published: Sun, Nov 16 at 11:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated from PUP list

    The Cardinals activated Ojulari (knee) from the reserve/PUP list Saturday, but he is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Ojulari has been recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in August of 2024. While he's still listed as questionable for Week 11, his activation indicates that he should be available to make his 2025 debut in Sunday's NFC West tilt. His return will boost a Cardinals linebacker corps that is without Baron Browning (concussion) and Mack Wilson (ribs - IR).

    Published: Sat, Nov 15 at 3:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable to make 2025 debut

    Ojulari (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the 49ers, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Ojulari has spent more than a year rehabbing after tearing his ACL back in August of 2024, and now there's a chance he could be activated from Arizona's PUP list for Week 11. He was able to manage only limited participation at practice during the week, however, so the Cardinals may opt to take a more cautious approach in what is looking like it could be a lost season anyways.

    Published: Fri, Nov 14 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in Thursday's practice

    Ojulari (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Ojulari's practice participation has been limited since his 21-day window to return from injured reserve opened in late October. He is recovering from a torn ACL, MCL and lateral meniscus in his left knee that he suffered in August 2024, and he'll likely need to log full practices before being activated from injured reserve.

    Published: Thu, Nov 13 at 5:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains limited

    Ojulari (knee) was estimated to be a limited practice participant Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Ojulari is recovering from a torn ACL and has been practicing since late October while remaining on the PUP list. He should have a chance to return in Week 11 against the 49ers, though he may need to upgrade to full practice participation first.

    Published: Wed, Nov 12 at 7:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Staying on PUP list

    Ojulari (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Ojulari was limited in practice all week, and he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery for the Cardinals to activate the 2023 second-rounder from the PUP list. He is in the final stages of his recovery from multiple ligament tears in his left knee that caused him to miss the entire 2024 campaign. Ojulari would be in line to make his 2025 debut in Week 11 against the 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 16 if he were to log full practices.

    Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited at walkthrough

    Ojulari (knee) was estimated to be a limited participant at Wednesday's walkthrough, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official website reports.

    Analysis: Ojulari was unable to make his return to action in Week 9 after missing the entirety of the season to this point while recovering from multiple ligament tears in his left knee that he suffered in August 2024. The linebacker had his 21-day practice window opened last week, and he was able to log a series of limited practices. Ojulari will have two more chances to practice in a full capacity before Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.

    Published: Wed, Nov 5 at 6:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 9

    Ojulari (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Cowboys.

    Analysis: After logging limited practices all week, Ojulari will not play in Monday night's game against the Cowboys. The Cardinals opened his 21-day practice window Thursday as he continues to work his way back from the ACL, MCL and lateral meniscus tears he suffered in August 2024. Ojulari's next chance to return to the field will be in the Cardinals' Week 10 matchup against the Seahawks on Nov. 9.

    Published: Sat, Nov 1 at 7:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in return to practice

    Ojulari (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: The Cardinals opened Ojulari's 21-day practice window Thursday, and he was limited in his first practice of the season. The 2023 second-rounder tallied 40 tackles, including 4.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games during his rookie year, but he was sidelined for his entire sophomore campaign after tearing the ACL, MCL and lateral meniscus in his left knee in August 2024, and a scope that he underwent in June revealed complications to the same knee that caused a setback during his rehab, per…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 30 at 4:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to practice

    Ojulari (knee - ACL) is slated to resume practicing Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Ojulari is still on the reserve/PUP list as he continues to work his way back from the ACL tear he suffered in August of 2024, but the opening of his 21-day practice window suggests that he's near the end of his recovery. It remains to be seen when he'll be ready for game action, though he'll need to be activated before the closing of the practice window in order to be able to play in games this season. Once he's ready to suit up, Ojulari should provide a boost to the Cardinals' pass rush.

    Published: Thu, Oct 30 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sidelined until October

    Ojulari (knee) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official website reports.

    Analysis: Ojulari has been working his way back from a torn ACL that he suffered in training camp in 2024, and he will now be forced to miss at least four games to open the 2025 season. In his absence, Baron Browning will operate as the primary backup option behind Zaven Collins at strongside linebacker.

    Published: Tue, Aug 26 at 8:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Uncertain for Week 1

    Ojulari (knee) is progressing well, but Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon wasn't ready Saturday to commit to the defensive end being ready for Week 1 of the regular season, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: Ojulari is currently on the PUP list as he works his way back from the torn ACL he suffered in training camp last August. While multiple reports have indicated Ojulari is doing well in his recovery, it's not a guarantee that he'll be ready for Week 1. The 2023 second-round draft pick recorded 4.0 sacks over 17 regular-season games in a promising rookie campaign.

    Published: Sun, Aug 3 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still recovering

    Ojulari (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Ojulari tore his ACL in training camp one year ago. He was reportedly close to returning to the practice field during offseason practices, so his stay on the PUP list will presumably be short.

    Published: Wed, Jul 23 at 5:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Progressing in recovery

    Ojulari (knee) is close to practicing again after tearing his ACL in training camp last August, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Arizona coach Jonathan Gannon said Ojulari is progressing in his rehab while taking on a "one-day-at-a-time mindset," per Urban. The defensive end is unlikely to return before training camp, but if he can get back by then, he can compete for a role in 2025. A 2023 second-round pick, Ojulari recorded 40 tackles, including 4.0 sacks, on 394 defensive snaps across 17 regular-season games as a rookie.

    Published: Thu, Jun 12 at 4:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shifts to IR

    The Cardinals placed Ojulari (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Ojulari tore his left ACL two days ago, so his move to Arizona's IR is no surprise. The 2023 second-round pick out of LSU had a solid rookie campaign, recording 40 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, and one pass defended across 17 regular-season games (394 defensive snaps). With Ojulari missing the entire coming season, expect 2024 first-round pick Darius Robinson to see more first-team reps as the preseason unfolds.

    Published: Mon, Aug 5 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers ACL tear

    Ojulari is set to miss the entire 2024 season after tearing the ACL in his left knee at Friday's practice, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: This is a tough break for Ojulari, who was slated to be one of the Cardinals' top pass rushers in the upcoming season and start opposite Zaven Collins at defensive end. However, he will now miss his entire sophomore campaign and focus on rehabbing his knee instead. As a result, Dante Stills and Darius Robinson figure to be prime candidates to compete for the newly available snaps in the trenches. Xavier Thomas and Cameron Thomas could also earn bigger roles on the edge.

    Published: Sat, Aug 3 at 7:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Adds weight, looking improved

    Ojulari has added 10 pounds and focused on shortening his stride this offseason, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Ojulari, a 2023 second-round pick, was sidelined until training camp as a rookie due to hamstring and knee injuries, making this his first fully healthy offseason. Now, Ojulari will need to compete for a sizeable role in Arizona's crowded outside linebacker rotation in order to build on a rookie campaign in which he tallied 40 tackles (32 solo), 4.0 sacks and one pass breakup across 17 games. With a larger snap share in Year 2, Ojulari will be a sleeper candidate to make the leap to IDP fantasy…read more

    Published: Tue, Jun 25 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Breaks out Week 10

    Ojulari logged eight total tackles (four solo), including two tackles for loss and two sacks in Sunday's 25-23 win over the Falcons.

    Analysis: The 2023 second-round pick seems to be finding his groove in the NFL, as he's recorded 14 of his 20 total tackles and all three of his sacks on the year over the last three weeks. Even after Ojulari's slow start, he's still only two sacks behind Dennis Gardeck for the Cardinals' sack leader. The 21-year-old edge rusher saw his highest snap share (52 percent of defensive snaps) of the season Sunday, and his playing time could very well continue to increase after this performance.

    Published: Tue, Nov 14 at 12:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs first career sack

    Ojulari registered two tackles (two solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Ojulari had his best career game as he logged his first career sack. The rookie second-rounder will now look to build off this strong performance this week versus the Browns.

    Published: Tue, Oct 31 at 6:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Available for Week 1

    Coach Jonathan Gannon said Monday that Ojulari (knee) will be ready to play Sunday at Washington, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The rookie second-rounder figures to start against what was a fairly run-heavy Commanders team in 2022, so pass-rushing opportunities may be a bit more sparse than usual. Ojulari will try to get a quick start to his pro career after logging 36 tackles and 5.5 sacks at LSU last year.

    Published: Mon, Sep 4 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated from PUP list

    Ojulari (knee) was activated from the active/PUP list Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Ojulari has taken a step forward in his recovery from the knee issue that has bothered the rookie since before the Cardinals selected him in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. According to coach Jonathan Gannon, Ojulari remains without a firm return timetable, Bo Brack of PHNX Sports reports. Once healthy, the linebacker out of LSU will compete for a starting role on the rebuilding Arizona defense, though it seems unlikely that he'll play in the team's preseason opener Friday in Denver.

    Published: Mon, Aug 7 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tending to knee issue

    Ojulari, who was placed on the Cardinals' active/PUP list Wednesday, underwent a knee procedure between the combine and the 2023 Draft, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Coach Jonathan Gannon described Ojulari's health concern as "a little nick" in his knee, but it didn't stop Arizona from using a second-round pick on him back in April. Ojulari hasn't been able to mix into drills since then, sitting out the entire offseason program and starting training camp on the PUP list. He's eligible to practice and/or play at any point, but the team will continue to exercise caution with the rookie pass rusher.

    Published: Wed, Jul 26 at 2:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • PUP bound

    Ojulari (knee) was placed on the Cardinals' active/PUP list Wednesday.

    Analysis: The 41st overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft is dealing with a knee injury that will keep him sidelined for the beginning of camp. Arizona is hopeful to get Ojulari back soon, as the team is in need of edge rushers after finishing in the bottom third of the NFL in sacks last season and losing J.J. Watt to retirement. In his final two seasons at LSU, the 21-year-old Ojulari put up 112 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks.

    Published: Wed, Jul 26 at 11:21am by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@NO,
W 20-13
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2CAR,
W 27-22
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3@SF,
L 15-16
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4SEA,
L 20-23
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5TEN,
L 21-22
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6@IND,
L 27-31
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7GB,
L 23-27
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8Bye-----0.00
9@DAL,
W 27-17
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10@SEA,
L 22-44
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11SF,
L 22-41
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12JAX,
L 24-27
2----2.50
13@TB,
L 17-20
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14LAR,
L 17-45
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15@HOU,
L 20-40
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16ATL,
L 19-26
21---4.00
17@CIN,
L 14-37
2----2.00
18@LAR,
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