US EditionNew York Giants are releasing linebacker Bobby Okereke, AP source says
Releasing Okereke saves the Giants $9 million in cap space and opens a key linebacker spot amid plans to rebuild the defense under coach John Harbaugh.
- Sources told The Associated Press Tuesday night that the New York Giants informed veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke he would be released, first reported by FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz.
- Salary considerations, including a looming roster bonus, drove the decision, saving the Giants $9 million over a $14.5 million cap number and boosting total cap space to $10.799 million while absorbing a $5.463 million prorated signing bonus.
- Despite strong tackle totals, Bobby Okereke's recent seasons show injuries limited him to 23 of 51 games, a 2024 season-ending back injury after 12 games, and decline in coverage despite being 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year.
- Harbaugh and the Giants plan to replace Okereke via trade, free agency or the NFL Draft, prioritizing the middle linebacker hole and possibly re-signing Micah McFadden amid roster restructuring.
- With John Harbaugh overhauling the roster, the inside linebacker spot is a priority as the Giants hold the No. 5 pick and could target Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles next month.
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Giants release Bobby Okereke, fall short of Trent McDuffie trade
John Harbaugh’s Giants facelift is underway, and it would have been more dramatic in the early going if not for the Los Angeles Rams. The Giants released inside linebacker Bobby Okereke on Wednesday, creating a hole in the middle of the defense that Harbaugh promises to prioritize via trade, free agency or the NFL Draft. And the Giants also reportedly tried to trade for Kansas City Chiefs No. 1 corner Trent McDuffie and fell short. The Rams land…
Giants are releasing linebacker Bobby Okereke
The Giants have informed veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke they are releasing him, a person with knowledge of the decision said Tuesday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move is not expected to be made until the start of the new league year next week. Cutting Okereke saves the Giants $9 million against the salary cap next season, instead of him carrying a $14.5 million cap number. They are expec…
Giants releasing Bobby Okereke to free up $9 million in salary cap space
The Giants went into this offseason up against the salary cap and the plan was to create more space by cutting players from their roster. One player expected to get the unwanted call was linebacker Bobby Okereke and on Tuesday he was informed that he will be released, The Post confirmed.
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