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PFF ranks Giants’ breakout star linebacker top-10 in the NFL

The New York Giants made a brilliant decision last offseason to sign linebacker Bobby Okereke in free agency. Okereke quickly burst onto the scene and enjoyed a breakout campaign in his first season with Big Blue.

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PFF ranks Giants’ Bobby Okereke as a Top-10 linebacker

Okereke was worth the team’s $40 million investment last season New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke is ranked in the Top-10 of Pro Football Focus linebackers going into next season.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / May 27

Bobby Okereke once again named Giants' most underrated player

Back in mid-May, Pro Football Focus compiled a list of each team’s most underrated player. For the New York Giants, they settled on linebacker Bobby Okereke.

New York Giants News / Big Blue View / May 17

PFF names Bobby Okereke most underrated New York Giants’ player

veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke is coming off a break out 2023 season Earlier this week Pro Football Focus ranked the most underrated player amongst all 32 teams, and for the New York Giants, it seemed like a no-brainer to recognize linebacker Bobby Okereke.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / May 14

Giants’ star linebacker listed their ‘most underrated’ player by PFF

The New York Giants struck gold in free agency last offseason when they signed linebacker Bobby Okereke to a four-year, $40 million deal. Okereke made an instant impact on the defense and performed as one of the best players in the NFL at his position last season.

New York Giants News / Pro Football Talk / April 17

Bobby Okereke expects "acclimation period" to hip-drop tackle ban

Defensive players in the NFL have a new rule to contend with for the 2024 season. NFL teams voted to ban the hip-drop tackle this offseason and players found guilty of performing them during games will be subject to in-game penalties and/or post-game fines as a result.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / April 1

Giants’ Bobby Okereke advocates for signing of star free agent safety

New York Giants inside linebacker Bobby Okereke wants to see his defensive unit reach new heights in 2024. The defense led the way for the Giants last season and Okereke believes they can do so again with a special free agent signing.

New York Giants News / Big Blue View / March 6

NFL free agency: LB options for the Giants this offseason

The Giants have Bobby Okereke and Micah McFadden, but could use experienced depth The New York Giants spent big at the linebacker position last offseason, and it was a move that they desperately needed to make after dismal linebacker play through the 2022 season.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / February 12

Giants’ Bobby Okereke is developing chemistry with new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen

Linebacker Bobby Okereke was one of the bright spots of the New York Giants’ 2023 NFL season and intends to keep up his level of play into next year. While

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / February 11

Bobby Okereke Shares Early Details About Giants New Defense Under Shane Bowen

The New York Giants won't officially begin working with their coaching staff until late April/early May, but in the meantime, players on the defensive side of the ball have begun reaching out to new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen to extend a welcome and to initiate the working relationship that will become so important over the coming months.

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

PFF Names This Giant as a Potential "Secret Superstar" for 2024

The New York Giants signed linebacker Bobby Okereke last summer to a four-year $40 million deal to help them fortify the middle of their defense and the defense as a whole.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / February 4

Giants’ All-Pro-snubbed LB named a ‘secret superstar’ by PFF

The New York Giants made a splash in free agency last offseason, signing veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke to a four-year, $40 million contract. In his first season with the team, Okereke put together a remarkable campaign that many felt was worthy of a spot on one of the 2023 All-Pro teams.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / February 2

Giants Finally Found Solid Inside Linebackers

If at first you don't succeed, try, try--and try again. That has been the mantra of the New York Giants when it has come to their inside linebacker play of late.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 27

LB Bobby Okereke Named Giants' 2023 Unsung Hero by NFL.com

New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke was signed last off-season after registering the best season of his career during his final season with the Indianapolis Colts.

New York Giants News / A to Z Sports / January 9

Bobby Okereke has made a tremendous difference for the New York Giants

In March 2023, the New York Giants signed young LB Bobby Okereke to a four-year, $40 million contract. It was a shock to the fanbase, as Okereke was not a largely known name outside of his previous team, the Indianapolis Colts.

New York Giants News / NFL Analysis Network / January 4

Giants’ Linebacker Bobby Okereke A Major Pro Bowl Snub

There has been little to get excited about when it comes to the New York Giants in the 2023 season. After surprising everyone and making the playoffs last season, even winning a game on the road, the Giants could not recreate that magic.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 10

Why Bobby Okereke is a Throwback to Old School Giants Defense

There are several reasons why most NFL general managers try to avoid making huge splashes in free agency, one of which is that often, you never really get what you pay for.

New York Giants News / NFL Analysis Network / December 1

Giants’ Bobby Okereke Leads NFL In This Impressive Stat

There has not been too much to get excited about when it comes to New York Giants football this season. But, they have begun showing some life in the last few weeks of the season, as they head into their Week 13 bye on a two-game winning streak.

NFL News / FanNation Raider Maven / November 4

Raiders Face Giants LB Okereke, Engine of the Defense

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to turn a new page this season by picking up a victory against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium tomorrow afternoon.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Yardbarker / April 25, 2023

Giants named best fit for blitzing Arkansas LB

The New York Giants upgraded their linebacker corps this offseason, signing free agent LB Bobby Okereke to a four-year deal. But behind Okereke, the Giants are still thin at the position.

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NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / March 20, 2023

Giants set to sign cornerback to three-year deal

The New York Giants are considering the possibility of losing defensive back Julian Love this offseason. They are trying this week to add depth to the secondary for the upcoming season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 17, 2023

Giants' Bobby Okereke vows to not 'rough' Daniel Jones

New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke knows he now has to be a little more careful with quarterback Daniel Jones following what happened this past January.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 13, 2023

Giants to sign LB Bobby Okereke to four-year deal

He posted 151 tackles during his contract year last season, one that largely came without Shaquille Leonard. Even alongside the Colts’ All-Pro turnover machine in 2021, Okereke recorded 132 stops.

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