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3 free agent LBs (not named Bobby Okereke) Jets should sign before 2026 season The New York Jets need to sign one of these three linebackers not named Bobby Okereke in order to get the extra depth inside they need.
JULY 14 • THEJETPRESS.COM
Bengals predicted to sign a linebacker upgrade nobody will see coming The Cincinnati Bengals have been predicted by ESPN to pass on Bobby Wagner, and sign former Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke instead.
JUNE 22 • STRIPEHYPE.COM
Former Giants linebacker urged to reunite with Dexter Lawrence in Cincinnati Work opportunities have really dried up for Bobby Okereke since he was cut by the New York Giants. The Giants replaced him with two younger...
JUNE 22 • GMENHQ.COM
Jets may need this 1 free agent to avoid slow start after 2026 schedule release The New York Jets may need to bring in former New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke to reinforce the defense after the 2026 NFL schedule...
MAY 22 • THEJETPRESS.COM
Free agent linebacker could be exactly what Jets defense needs right now Free agent linebacker Bobby Okereke could be exactly what the New York Jets defense needs right now, considering their depth at the position...
MAY 3 • THEJETPRESS.COM
Bleacher Report links Bobby Okereke to move that makes too much sense The New York Giants could see another former captain join a growing reunion elsewhere as one landing spot starts to feel like a natural fit
MARCH 26 • GMENHQ.COM
Former Giants captain makes too much sense for Bucs after LaVonte David retires Former New York Giants captain Bobby Okereke could have a clear next stop after a major retirement shakes up one team’s defense.
MARCH 24 • GMENHQ.COM
Giants could regret releasing Bobby Okereke if this prediction comes true The New York Giants are already looking a bit odd for releasing Bobby Okereke, but it'll age even worse if he signs with the Dallas Cowboys...
MARCH 17 • GMENHQ.COM
Cowboys are officially out of excuses not to pursue ex-NFC East linebacker The Cowboys badly need help at linebacker, so after missing out on Nakobe Dean, they'd better pivot to another ex-NFC East star in Bobby Oke...
MARCH 16 • THELANDRYHAT.COM
Tremaine Edmunds sounds like a man with something to prove in New York The New York Giants entered the offseason with many positions that needed addresssing, with linebacker being one of them. After releasing Bo...
MARCH 13 • GMENHQ.COM

2026 NFL Free Agency Grades: Ravens Sign Trey Hendrickson; Vikings Add Kyler Murray

Here is how we view the top moves made around the NFL in the opening week of free agency.
MARCH 13 • FOX SPORTS
2026 NFL Free Agency Grades: Ravens Sign Trey Hendrickson; Vikings Add Kyler Murray

Micah McFadden returns to the Giants, healthy and ready to play for John Harbaugh

Micah McFadden is back with the New York Giants after signing for next season on a contract worth up to $5.75 million
MARCH 11 • Associated Press

5 Takeaways From NFL Free Agency Day 1: Malik Willis to Miami; Mike Evans Leaves Tampa

The first day of NFL free agency was wild. Here are the big takeaways from the biggest signings.
MARCH 10 • FOX SPORTS
5 Takeaways From NFL Free Agency Day 1: Malik Willis to Miami; Mike Evans Leaves Tampa

Isaiah Likely and Jordan Stout follow John Harbaugh to the Giants, AP sources say

John Harbaugh wasted little time bringing two players with him to the New York Giants whom he was very familiar with as coach of the Baltimore Ravens
MARCH 9 • Associated Press
Bobby Okereke's next landing spot couldn't be clearer after Giants' release After the New York Giants released Bobby Okereke, it would be genuinely shocking if he doesn't follow Brian Daboll to Tennessee in free agen...
MARCH 8 • GMENHQ.COM
Giants may be staring down another financial decision after Bobby Okereke release Now that the New York Giants have released Bobby Okereke, Jon Runyan Jr. could be the next man up on the chopping block for John Harbaugh an...
MARCH 4 • GMENHQ.COM
Giants release former captain Bobby Okereke The Giants have released linebacker Bobby Okereke, who was voted a captain in each of his three seasons with the franchise.
MARCH 4 • GIANTS.COM
Titans just had a perfect free agency target fall into their lap Stories like this don't come along very often, but late on Tuesday night, the New York Giants released linebacker Bobby Okereke. On its surf...
MARCH 4 • TITANSIZED.COM
Being let go by Giants The Giants are slated to release Okereke, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Impact Per Stapleton, as a result of the looming move the Giants will clear $9 million in salary cap space, with $5.4 million left over in dead money. The inside linebacker, who turns 30 in July, is coming off a 2025 regular season in which he recorded a team-high 143 tackles and two picks in 17 games.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

New York Giants are releasing linebacker Bobby Okereke, AP source says

The New York Giants have informed linebacker Bobby Okereke they are releasing him
MARCH 4 • Associated Press
Joe Schoen eyeing defensive reunion that could shift Giants future With the New York Giants about to release Bobby Okereke, Joe Schoen could look to reunite with Tremaine Edmunds in order to replace him.
MARCH 2 • GMENHQ.COM
Deadspin | Report: Giants planning to release LB Bobby Okereke Deadspin | Report: Giants planning to release LB Bobby Okereke
FEBRUARY 28 • DEADSPIN.COM
Two combine interviews just put Giants' $14.5M cap hit in jeopardy New York Giants combine meetings may signal a major decision on Bobby Okereke and his 14.5 million dollar cap hit.
FEBRUARY 25 • GMENHQ.COM
Highlights: Best of Bobby Okereke's 2025 campaign Watch linebacker Bobby Okereke's top plays from the 2025 NFL Season.
FEBRUARY 6 • GIANTS.COM
Concludes campaign on high note Okereke tallied six tackles (three solo), an interception and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 34-17 Week 18 win over Dallas. For the campaign, he posted 143 stops (including 1.0 sack...
Impact Okereke came on strong in the turnover category late in the campaign, with both of his interceptions and his lone fumble recovery taking place over the final two weeks. Beyond that, the veteran linebacker put together another big season of tackling, leading New York with 143 stops and tying for 10th overall in the league in that category. Okereke missed five games due to injury last year, but he's otherwise been very durable, playing all 17 regular-season contests four of the past five campaigns. Okereke will be in the final season of his four-year contract next year.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
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