Bj Ojulari

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		25	49	5.0	—
2025		8	9	1.0	0
2023		17	40	4.0	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Cardinals locked up a solid rotational piece at below-market rates, making this B-grade CVI deal a clear steal for Arizona. Ojulari's $2.1M AAV represents exceptional value for a linebacker who consistently contributes as a reliable depth piece — the kind of contract that front offices dream about when building sustainable rosters. At his current career stage, this four-year commitment allows the Cardinals to secure his prime years while maintaining significant salary cap flexibility, especially with $6.5M guaranteed providing reasonable downside protection. The contract structure is particularly savvy given the linebacker market's recent inflation, as Arizona essentially bought low on a player who could easily outperform this modest investment. This is exactly the type of under-the-radar move that championship teams make — finding productive contributors willing to sign team-friendly deals before their market value catches up to their on-field impact.

Performance Analysis

BJ Ojulari grades at an F for the Cardinals at linebacker, a twin brother of Azeez who has faced an even steeper NFL learning curve. Ojulari has not generated the pass-rush production that Arizona expected, and his impact off the edge has been minimal. He has the physical traits to compete, but his technique and anticipation are not at the level required to consistently beat NFL tackles. The Cardinals are rebuilding their pass rush, and Ojulari has not shown he is part of the long-term solution. He needs a major developmental leap to avoid becoming a roster casualty.