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Giants’ ‘sturdy’ pass-rusher primed for breakout campaign

The New York Giants are building an elite pass-rushing duo with young stars Kayvon Thibodeaux and Azeez Ojulari. Plenty of confidence and excitement surrounds Thibodeaux, the fifth overall pick in last year’s draft who totaled four sacks as a rookie. But Ojulari is seemingly being slept on after an injury-riddled 2022 campaign. However, defensive coordinator Wink Martindale has expressed his confidence in Ojulari, who he described as “sturdy.”

Giants’ Azeez Ojulari ready for a breakout season

In 2022, Ojulari struggled to stay on the field as he dealt with injuries to his ankle and calf.