The New York Giants needed help at inside linebacker and they landed one in former Indianapolis Colts Bobby Okereke. His deal is expected to be over four seasons.
had a need at middle linebacker, and like many others teams on Monday, they snatched one off the free-agent market. star linebacker Bobby Okereke reportedly agreed to a four-year, $40 million deal with the Giants with $22 million fully guaranteed. Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke waits for play to resume during the NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts on December 26, 2022, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He followed that up last season by breaking his career-high in tackles with 151 in 17 games. He had five passes defended and two forced fumbles as well.Under defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, the Giants tried different combinations of linebackers last season, including Jaylon Smith, Micah McFadden, Landon Collins and Jarrad Davis.
Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants in action against Bobby Okereke #58 of the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on January 01, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Colts 38-10.long term as well as franchise tagging running back Saquon Barkley, made the move to shore up that position as linebackers went off the board early.
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