There was optimism that [autotag]BJ Ojulari[/autotag] would have a breakout Year 2 with the Arizona Cardinals after the former LSU outside linebacker and second-round NFL draft pick came on down the stretch as a rookie last season.
However, it seems Ojulari’s sophomore campaign has been cut short as he reportedly suffered a torn ACL during training camp on Friday, according to a report from NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe.
It’s a tough blow for Arizona, which was expecting Ojulari to play a significant role in his second season as a pro. The First-Team All-SEC selection in 2022 was the 41st overall pick in 2023, appearing in all 17 games with no starts.
Cardinals OLB BJ Ojulari suffered a torn ACL in his left knee at practice Friday, per source.
Ojulari, Arizona’s 2023 2nd round pick, had a strong finish to his rookie season notching 4 sacks and was expected to be 1 of Cardinals’ top pass rushers this year. pic.twitter.com/tGkDL1zw5q
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) August 3, 2024
However, he recorded 40 tackles and four sacks on the year, leading to some optimism he could play a bigger role this fall.
Contact/Follow us @LSUTigersWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Louisiana State news, notes, and opinions.
Follow Tyler to continue the conversation on Twitter: @TylerNettuno