David Ojabo, a former second-round pick from Michigan, is rolling into Miami after four underperforming seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, signing a one-year, $1.4 million deal that screams “prove it.” After putting up a measly 0.5 sacks in 14 games last year,a career high in appearances, mind you,the Dolphins are banking on a change of scenery sparking something he just couldn’t find in Baltimore. This dude was drafted 45th overall in 2022, and let’s be real, his tenure with the Ravens never even came close to that kind of potential.
Baltimore Just Wasn’t Working Out For Ojabo
Ojabo’s 2025 season was a brutal one, despite him coming into it healthy and ready to roll. He was completely buried on Baltimore’s depth chart, stuck playing only 22 percent of defensive snaps. And get this, he wasn’t even a special teams guy, clocking just 19 percent of those snaps. We’re talking about a player with just 18 combined games in his first three seasons; 14 in 2025 was a big jump in availability, but the production just wasn’t there. It was beyond obvious the Ravens weren’t bringing him back, cutting ties with a player who never lived up to their draft day hopes. Miami is getting a 26-year-old edge rusher with 16 tackles and that single half-sack from last year.
Uphill Battle for a Roster Spot in Miami
So, what are the realistic expectations for Ojabo in Miami? The edge rusher position group is wide open this summer, which might sound promising, but the Dolphins have been busy. They’ve signed Robert Beal, Jr., Seth Coleman, and Josh Uche, and re-signed Cameron Goode. Plus, they drafted Trey Moore in the fourth round and Max Llewellyn in the seventh. This isn’t just an open door; it’s a crowded one. Ojabo realistically can’t be seen as a challenger for a starting role opposite Chop Robinson. The best-case scenario is he finds a way to become a depth option, rotating in to give someone a breather for a few snaps. His $1.3 million cap hit for 2026 isn’t breaking the bank, but it also doesn’t guarantee him anything.
Training camps are opening in just a few days, and Ojabo has to hit the ground running. He’s battling not just free agent additions but also drafted rookies. The harsh reality is he could end up deep on the roster, on the practice squad, or even just be a camp body. Can a new team really unlock the potential that’s been dormant for four seasons? That’s the million-dollar question for David Ojabo and the Dolphins as the season slowly closes in.
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