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Yahoo
01-08-2025
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Report: Patriots use international pathway to sign defensive tackle
The New England Patriots added to their defense as training camp quickly approaches. The Patriots signed defensive tackle David Olajiga via the international player pathway, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday. The England native won't count against New England's 90-man roster until final cuts are made. Olajiga signed with the Los Angeles Rams last year as an undrafted free agent. He was cut before the regular season but returned to the practice squad. While the 27-year-old didn't appear in game in 2024, the Rams signed him to a reserve/future contract in January. The Rams waived Olajiga in May. In his final season at Central Missouri Olajiga amassed 41 total tackles and four sacks. While he went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, the defensive tackle was selected 10th overall by the Edmonton Elks in the 2024 CFL Global Entry Draft. Olajiga has yet to make his NFL debut. More Patriots Content Mike Vrabel shares expectations for training camp competition Some Things I Think I Think: Upcoming trade deadline has Craig Breslow on hot seat Are Mike Vrabel's goals realistic for the Patriots? | Karen Guregian Patriots ink last unsigned draft pick (report) Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Patriots Sign Former Rams Defensive Lineman David Olajiga
Patriots Sign Former Rams Defensive Lineman David Olajiga - Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New England Patriots have reshaped their defense in the offseason. From a buys free agency period, to a draft where a few key picks were added, the Patriots defense looks a whole lot different than it did a year ago. Advertisement With training camp right around the corner, the Patriots, according to Ian Rapoport, signed a defensive tackle. They are bringing in former Los Angeles Rams and New England native David Olajiga. Olajiga was born in London, England, and later came to the United States to play college football. He's 27 years old, and signed as a part of the Patriots International Player Pathway Program. Throughout his collegiate career, Olajiga played in 32 games between Central Missouri and Butler. At Central Missouri in 2023, he had his best season. He totaled 4.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, 41 total tackles, and one forced fumble. Advertisement Across his college career, he had nine sacks, one pass defender, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 20 tackles for loss, and 98 total tackles. He signed with the Rams on a futures contract in January of 2025. The six-foot-three, 313-pound defensive tackle hasn't played in an NFL game in his career yet. If he were to suit up for the Patriots in 2025, it'd be his first NFL experience. He's joining a revamped defensive front, with Milton Williams, Joshua Farmer, and Khyiris Tonga. As a part of the International Player Pathway Program, Olajiga will have a chance to earn a roster spot this offseason. Advertisement Jun 9, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel leaves the practice fields after minicamp at Gillette Canha-Imagn Images There have been some incredible stories through the International Player Pathway Program, with Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata being the most noteworthy. While he doesn't have any NFL experience, the 27-year-old New England native will have a chance to make the roster. As part of the International Pathways Program in the NFL, Olajiga also won't take up a roster spot. The Patriots will get to keep him, and see what he can do, without sacrificing a spot on their roster, creating more flexibility than a typical free agent signing would. Advertisement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
21-07-2025
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- USA Today
Jersey number for latest Patriots free agent addition revealed
New England Patriots defensive tackle David Olajiga will wear No. 96 for the team, per the team's official website. Olajiga, a London native, was signed as part of the International Pathway Program. That means he does not count against the Patriots' 90-man roster limit set by the NFL. The Patriots spent all offseason trying to improve their defensive front. Their big free agent signing back in March was former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams. They also used a fourth-round draft pick on Florida State rookie defender Joshua Farmer. Olajiga measures in at 6-foot-4 and 310 pounds. He played college football at Central Missouri, appearing in 32 games and recording 98 tackles, nine sacks and four blocked kicks. He spent some time in the NFL on the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad last year. The defensive front should be a strength for the Patriots with the latest additions and a healthy Christian Barmore returning. It remains to be seen what Olajiga could potentially add to the mix. He'll get his opportunity like every other player on the Patriots' roster when training camp begins on Wednesday. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
NBC Sports
20-07-2025
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- NBC Sports
Patriots sign London native David Olajiga
The Patriots signed first-year defensive tackle David Olajiga on Sunday, the team announced. Olajiga, who is a London native, joins the Patriots as part of the NFL's International Pathway Program. Olajiga, 27, spent last season on the Rams' practice squad after signing with the team out of Central Missouri. The Rams released him in May. He began his football career in high school at The John Fisher School in London. He appeared in 32 games at Central Missouri and recorded 98 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, nine sacks, one pass defensed, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and four blocked kicks. He transferred to Central Missouri from Butler County Community College in El Dorado, Kansas, in 2020.
USA Today
20-07-2025
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- USA Today
Patriots reportedly signing former Rams DT ahead of training camp
The New England Patriots are reportedly boosting their defensive front by signing former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle David Olajiga to a deal. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the news on Sunday. Olajiga, an English native, will be joining the team through the International Pathway Program. The move comes a couple of days before the Patriots' veterans are slated to report to training camp. Olajiga will be joining a much-improved Patriots defensive front spearheaded by Christian Barmore and Milton Williams. Rookie defensive tackle Joshua Farmer is expected to factor in significantly as well. The 27-year-old international defender will be looking to work his way in as a rotational piece or depth option for the Patriots. The Patriots were the worst team in the league in sack percentage, and they also ranked in the bottom half in rushing defense last season. So they are clearly looking to get more push up front and dominate in the trenches. Training camp is about opportunities and making the most of them. We'll see what Olajiga makes of his opportunity this summer. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
