The Jacksonville Jaguars could use reinforcements at defensive tackle. They would've loved to acquire DeForest Buckner, but the Indianapolis Colts traded him back to the San Francisco 49ers, the team that drafted him in 2016, as part of their fire sale to rebuild the roster after ousting general manager Chris Ballard.
You could argue that Indianapolis might not have been willing to trade Buckner within the division. Maybe they would have if Jacksonville made a compelling offer, but that no longer matters, as he's no longer an option. Now, general manager James Gladstone needs to look for alternatives, and the Philadelphia Eagles may have the best one available.
Like the Colts, Philly is punting on the season, trading virtually anyone they can to acquire assets to replenish the roster next year. Already, general manager Howie Roseman dealt center Cam Jurgens, but running back Saquon Barkley and tight end Dallas Goedert may be available. The Jaguars should inquire about Moro Ojomo.
Moro Ojomo is the Jaguars' best choice after the DeForest Buckner trade
Even though DeForest Buckner is off the table, the Jaguars still have other options to bolster their interior defensive line. Daron Payne (Washington Commanders) may be the most notable one but is far from the only one. Zach Sieler (Miami Dolphins) would also make sense. However, Moro Ojomo could be the best of the bunch for one key reason.
All three are entering contract year, but unlike Buckner and Sieler, Ojomo is still on his rookie deal, meaning that his salary won't be nearly as high as that of his veteran counterparts. Moreover, he's the youngest at 25.
For the sake of the argument, let's say Jacksonville traded for any of them; Ojomo would likely have the best odds of signing a new deal in Duval. Not only would he be the youngest but would also have the biggest upside.
A seventh-round pick in 2023, Ojomo has spent his whole career in Philly, registering six sacks (all in 2025) in 49 games with 12 starts. He's been a valuable rotation piece but may be ready to step into a featured role.
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Why the Jaguars could use Moro Ojomo
The Jaguars have done a great job stopping the run this season, giving up 72.2 yards per game this season. However, their 11 sacks and 90 pressures rank 26th and 15th, respectively. Their pass rush could most definitely use a boost either inside or outside. However, Jacksonville has a bigger need for upgrades at defensive tackle. That's where Moro Ojomo would come in handy.
Arik Armstead has been just ok, while DaVon Hamilton excels at stopping the run but isn't a great pass-rusher. On the other hand, Ruke Orhorhoro has upside but has been a non-factor since landing in Duval via trade, while rookie Albert Regis has been unremarkable. Ojomo would immediately give the group a spark and may not cost more than a fourth or a fifth-round pick.
When you add it all up, it makes sense for the Jaguars to reach out to Howie Roseman and see what it takes to get a deal done.
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