The Jacksonville Jaguars could use reinforcements on the interior defensive line to bolster their odds of making the playoffs. Fortunately, they'll have a wide array of options, even with DeForest Buckner and Jeffery Simmons off the table if they want to take a swing ahead of the November 10 deadline. However, Moro Ojomo may be the best of the bunch.
Ojomo is entering the last year of his rookie contract. And given that the Philadelphia Eagles traded Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens, they may be open to dealing other players.
However, an NFL insider just poured cold water on the Jags' hopes of acquiring Ojomo if they were interested in making a push for him.
The Eagles may not be willing to trade Moro Ojomo after all
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated shared what he's hearing around the league ahead of the deadline. He says that the Philadelphia Eagles aren't open to making Moro Ojomo available despite the fact that they just paid Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, adding that several teams have made inquiries about the fourth-year defensive lineman.
"The Eagles have gotten calls on DT Moro Ojomo, a rising star in a contract year," Breer wrote. "And that makes sense, given that the team has already paid Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis at his position. Still, the team has told others that Ojomo is not available, and has at least given off the vibe that it'll try to re-sign him, despite having Carter and Davis already on big deals."
Unless the Eagles want to allocate a substantial amount of resources at defensive tackle, it's possible that they are just trying to drive up Ojomo's price. Later in his column, Breer reports that the Jags are sniffing around for defensive tackle help. If that's the case, they'll need to look for other non-Ojomo options.
Aside from Ojomo, Daron Payne, Zach Sieler, and Dalvin Tomlinson may be the best choices available for teams looking to bolster their interior offensive line. However, Ojomo may be the best of the bunch because he's still on his rookie deal, and his remaining salary for the season isn't nearly as high as that of his veteran counterparts.
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Why the Jaguars may not want to overpay for Moro Ojomo
There's no doubt that Moro Ojomo has massive pass-rush upside. After all, he had six sacks in 2026. That said, it wouldn't make sense to give up anything more than a fourth-round pick in return for him, maybe a third if based on performance and other conditions.
After all, Ojomo is in a contract year, so either he'll be a one-year rental, or Jacksonville may have to give him a new contract in 2027, which may not be doable when you take into account that the team's brass will have to pay wide receiver Parker Washington. This is why the Jags may be better off looking for other options if the Eagles' asking price is unreasonable.
Daron Payne remains a productive veteran for the Washington Commanders. He's the most likely option because of his name recognition. However, Zach Sieler would be an interesting alternative due to his production and leadership skills during his tenure with the Miami Dolphins.
Either way, the Jaguars will have options to fortify their interior defensive line. They just have to figure out who's the best option without having to overpay.
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