BOBBY OKEREKE #58 - LINEBACKER - CAROLINA PANTHERS
34  TCKL  •
1  INT  •
1  SCK 
#58 - LINEBACKER - CAROLINA PANTHERS
34 TCKL
1 INT
1 SCK
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Productive against Philadelphia Okereke recorded eight tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses during the Panthers' 25-14 win over the Eagles in Week 6.
Impact Okereke led the Panthers in both combined and solo tackles in Week 6, and he set the tone early for the defense by sacking Tanner McKee on the Eagles' first offensive play of the game. It was Okereke's first sack of the season and matches his total across 17 regular-season games with the Giants in 2025. The veteran linebacker is up to 34 tackles (21 solo), four pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble through five regular-season games.
3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Devin Lloyd & Bobby Okereke | Locker Room Sound Watch linebackers Devin Lloyd and Bobby Okereke speak to the media Monday after the win over the Detroit Lions.
OCTOBER 5 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers secondary banged up with Sunday night matchup looming against high-powered Lions

The Carolina Panthers face injury concerns ahead of their home game against the Detroit Lions
SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press
Postgame Locker Room Sound | Panthers vs. Browns Watch Carolina Panthers players: Derrick Brown, Jaelan Phillips, Jalen Coker, Bobby Okereke and Robert Hunt speak to the media after Sunday'...
SEPTEMBER 27 • PANTHERS.COM

Deshaun Watson sparks a late Browns rally, sealing a 21-18 win over the Panthers

Deshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes to Harold Fannin Jr., including a 14-yard strike with 1:48 remaining, and the Cleveland Browns rallied for a 21-18 victory over the Caroli...
SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press
With questions at linebacker, Panthers have experience on hand Defensive signal-caller Devin Lloyd didn't practice on Wednesday, so Bobby Okereke and Tyrel Dodson spent the day as if they might have to d...
SEPTEMBER 23 • PANTHERS.COM
Nine tackles, INT in Week 2 win Okereke recorded nine tackles (six solo) and an interception in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Falcons.
Impact Okereke signed with the Panthers just over three weeks ago and has already carved out a prominent role at linebacker alongside Devin Lloyd. Both made noise against Atlanta, as the duo combined for three interceptions. Through two games, Okereke has logged 15 tackles (nine solo), one QB hit and the interception on one pass breakup across 80.6 percent of the Panthers' defensive snaps.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Postgame Locker Room Sound | Panthers vs. Falcons Watch Panthers players: Devin Lloyd, Darren Waller, Chuba Hubbard, Jaelan Phillips, Bobby Okereke, and Jaycee Horn speak to the media after...
SEPTEMBER 20 • PANTHERS.COM
Bobby Okereke intercepts the Cooper Rush pass vs. Atlanta Falcons Bobby Okereke intercepts the Cooper Rush pass vs. Atlanta Falcons.
SEPTEMBER 20 • PANTHERS.COM

Young throws 3 TD passes, including 2 to Waller, as Panthers dominate short-handed Falcons 34-3

Bryce Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Darren Waller, Carolina’s Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown and the Panthers...
SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press
Bobby Okereke landed on his feet but Giants should have zero regrets For three years, linebacker Bobby Okereke was a staple of the New York Giants' defense. The veteran was a team captain from the time he arri...
SEPTEMBER 17 • GMENHQ.COM
Colston Loveland hype train set to run into (or over) Devin Lloyd and Bobby Okereke No one seems to be talking about the test Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is in for the upcoming Week 1 game against the Carolina P...
SEPTEMBER 9 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM
Happy Half Hour Episode 219.mp3 The Happy Half Hour is back and the Panthers' 53-man roster is set. Darin and Kassidy break down John Metchie making the team, Bobby Okereke...
SEPTEMBER 4 • PANTHERS.COM
BobbyOkerekePresserSeptember12026.mp3 Bobby Okereke spoke with the media following practice on Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 1 • PANTHERS.COM
The Good and Bad from Carolina Panthers' Monday Practice: Healthy Updates The Carolina Panthers had a light practice today, but it was the first one with the final 53-man roster. They took the field with Darren Wal...
SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM
New Panthers LB Bobby Okereke already feels at home here, and in this defense After signing his one-year deal Monday afternoon, he'll take the practice field today for the first time. But it will feel like he's been he...
SEPTEMBER 1 • PANTHERS.COM
PHOTOS | Bobby Okereke officially signs with the Panthers View photos of the newest Panther, lineback Bobby Okereke, as he officially signs with the team Monday morning.
AUGUST 31 • PANTHERS.COM
Panthers sign Bobby Okereke, place Brady Christensen on IR The veteran linebacker signed his one-year deal on Monday afternoon. To make room for him on the roster, they placed the veteran offensive l...
AUGUST 31 • PANTHERS.COM
Panthers' Bobby Okereke signing finally gives Ejiro Evero what he's been missing This could make a big difference.
AUGUST 30 • CATCRAVE.COM
Signs with Carolina The Panthers signed Okereke to a contract Saturday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Impact Okereke is the former Giants' team captain. The linebacker spent three seasons with the team, accumulating 385 tackles (217 solo), seven forced fumbles and four interceptions over 46 regular-season games. If fellow new Panther Devin Lloyd (knee) cannot play in Week 1 against the Bears, Okereke will likely receive starting snaps at inside linebacker.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
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
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