Bobby Okereke - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Slated to miss Week 9 Okereke (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.

Impact Okereke is dealing with a foot injury that caused him to sit out practice all week. As a result, he's going to miss his first game since the 2024 campaign. Tyrel Dodson figures to get a start at linebacker in Okereke's stead.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice again Thursday Okereke (foot) did not practice Thursday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Impact It was a second consecutive DNP for Okereke, who has yet to miss a game this season. The 30-year-old has one more opportunity to practice ahead of Sunday's game versus Denver or he could carry an injury designation. Okereke has 49 total tackles (31 solo), 1.0 sacks and one interception in his seven appearances during the 2026 campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Okereke (foot) didn't participate in Carolina's practice Wednesday.

Impact Okereke popped up on the injury report due to a foot injury and is now in danger of missing his first game of the season. If the 2019 third-round pick ends up being unable to play in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Tyrel Dodson would likely get the start in his place.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs season-high 10 stops Week 7 Okereke tallied 10 tackles (seven solo) and a defensed pass in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Okereke paced the Panthers in stops during a tough day for the team's defense, as Tampa Bay cruised to a 43-13 win. The veteran linebacker reached the double-digit tackle mark for the first time this season, and he's posted six or more stops in five of his six games. On the season, Okereke leads Carolina with 44 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and has added five defensed passes (including one interception) and one forced fumble.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

With Devin Lloyd, Bobby Okereke, Panthers employ NFL's top ILB duo | Sporting News In his fourth season as DC, Ejiro Evero finally solved the riddle within Carolina's rising 3-4 base defense.

OCTOBER 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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.

OCTOBER 22 • 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

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

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

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