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The New York Giants’ defense has enjoyed the services of its linebackers over the past couple of seasons. Since the addition of Bobby Okereke in the 2023 free agency, Big Blue’s linebacker corps has vastly improved.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 14

Giants to sign former 49ers LB

The Giants have signed veteran linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

Colts Could Reunite with Former Starting Defender

The Indianapolis Colts must improve their struggling defense. Acquiring linebacker Bobby Okereke could be a step in the right direction. Sean Ackerman of si.com wrote about the former Colt possibly returning to Indy this offseason: “If the Colts choose to let (E.J.) Speed leave, a familiar face could replace his shoes.

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New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 6

Giants Souring On LB Bobby Okereke?

Giants OLB Bobby Okereke did not live up to expectations in 2024 after a strong year and had his season cut short due to injury. Per Pat Leonard, “there have been rumblings… that some members of the Giants’ brass do not have a high opinion” of his value heading into the 2025 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

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Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / March 5

Colts Can Bring Back Defender, Fix One of Biggest Recent Mistakes

The Indianapolis Colts are expected to make several moves in the free-agent market this offseason after another disappointing year passed by without postseason football.

NFL Draft News

Giants trade up to No. 25 pick and select QB Jaxson Dart

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New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Giants Could Cut Vet LB In Cap Move

The New York Giants are in need of space under the salary cap to sign high-priced free agents, to-wit: a quarterback, and to sign their 2025 NFL Draft class. One player who is viewed as to be on the bubble is veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / March 5

New Report Claims Giants Don't Have High Opinion of ILB Bobby Okereke's Value

Two years ago, the New York Giants' biggest free agency acquisition was inside linebacker Bobby Okereke, whom they signed to a four-year $40 million contract.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / February 20

Best New York Giants Free Agent Options at Linebacker

The New York Giants ' linebacker room has a stud at the top of the depth chart in Bobby Okereke, with a nice group of young depth around him. Okereke was

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / February 5

Giants LB Bobby Okereke Likes This Draft Prospect for Giants at No. 3

Like everyone else interested in the New York Giants’ immediate future, inside linebacker Bobby Okereke has his opinions on how Big Blue should attack the team’s biggest needs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 5

Giants players discuss Saquon Barkley helping Eagles make Super Bowl

Saquon Barkley's former teammates are feeling mixed emotions as he and the Eagles prepare to face the Chiefs in the Super Bowl this Sunday.

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New York Giants News / Big Blue View / January 24

2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss

Could Paul's athleticism help the Giants' defense? Fans of the New York Giants have plenty to complain about lately. But one subject conspicuously absent from complaints has been the linebacker position.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 23

New York Giants 2024 Position Unit Review: Inside Linebackers

It’s been a long time coming, but at long last, the New York Giants inside linebacker group, a position which for years seemed to be one that management ignored only to be bitten repeatedly, has quietly developed into a strength of the team.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 23

This Giants Defender Listed with Surprisingly High Percentage of Being a Cap Casualty

While the main side of the NFL’s free agency period typically features players who are becoming unrestricted assets with their previous contracts expiring,

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / January 21

Could Giants LB Bobby Okereke become a cap casualty?

The New York Giants will have quite a bit of salary cap to play with this offseason, but that may not preclude general manager Joe Schoen from cutting some existing salaries from his roster.

New York Giants News / Big Blue View / January 8

Scheme switch impacted linebacker play for New York Giants

Bobby Okereke, in particular, struggled to adapt to Shane Bowen’s defense The New York Giants ended the 2023 season with a disappointing 6-11 record. However, one position group that was significantly upgraded was linebacker.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / December 22

Giants place Bobby Okereke, Patrick Johnson on injured reserve

The New York Giants have placed linebacker Bobby Okereke (back) and Patrick Johnson (knee) on season-ending injured reserve. Okereke, who played every snap in 2023, last suited up against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 21

Giants Place Linebackers Bobby Okereke, Patrick Johnson on IR

The New York Giants placed inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (back) and outside linebacker Patrick Johnson (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, two moves that are season-ending for each player and which were expected.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 21

Giants Leave Four Injured Players Behind for Week 16 Game vs. Falcons

The New York Giants announced that they have left four injured players at home ahead of this weekend’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Three of the four–inside

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 7

Giants Defensive Coordinator Shane Bowen on Bobby Okereke, Run Defense and More

Typically when a coach goes to a new team, he’s not so much interested in rehashing what happened before he arrived. But in the case of New York Giants

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / September 17

Bobby Okereke Makes an Honest Confession About Defense’s Play

New York Giants inside linebacker Bobby Okereke, a team captain, was brutally honest when speaking about the team’s defensive woes in their 21-18 loss to the Washington Commanders.