The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly started contract negotiations with interior defensive lineman Moro Ojomo.
Ojomo had a breakout year last season, more than doubling his defensive snaps played while logging the fifth-most snaps among Eagles defenders. The former Day 3 pick is ready for a new deal but knows that he needs to keep up his level of play.
"I've got an agent and he's hired for a reason. He needs to do his job and I'll do my job and we'll see what happens."
Ojomo waits his turn after Carter, Davis paydays
Ojomo is the latest defensive lineman in line for a payday after Jalen Carter signed a four-year, $152 million contract extension this offseason, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history. That deal came just a few months after Jordan Davis inked a three-year, $78 million contract extension.
The Eagles' defensive line rotates defenders in and out, so when either Carter or Davis subs out, an equally talented Ojomo hits the field. Ojomo was graded the 19th-best interior defender by Pro Football Focus (PFF) and generated 49 total pressures.
Ojomo has seen his teammates rewarded, which has only fueled him.
"I've seen both my defensive tackles get paid. That just motivates me more."
Ojomo had a higher snap percentage than both Carter and Davis in 2025 while appearing in all 17 games. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has also made it clear how much he values Ojomo.
"I like him. Howie needs to save some money for him too."
Howie Roseman faces looming Eagles extension decisions
General manager Howie Roseman has not been afraid to let players in the trenches walk and recoup the value with compensatory picks. When defensive tackle Milton Williams signed a four-year, $104 million contract with the New England Patriots last offseason, the Eagles were awarded a third-round pick, which Roseman used in the trade package that acquired Jonathan Greenard.
With Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Jalyx Hunt all eligible for extensions next year, Roseman will have to make the tough decision on who to pay. The outcome of Ojomo's negotiations could be the first domino in determining how Roseman keeps Philadelphia's young core together.
