Cowboys Eye Veteran LB Okereke

0:00On March 15th, the Dallas Cowboys are looking to shore up their linebacker spot after the first week of NFL free agency. They need a solid starter to line up next to Demarby and overshown, and one name floating around is Bobby Okareke, the former New York Giants defender. Recently released, Okareke, a 29-year-old Stanford product, brings plenty of experience with 95 career starts. Last season, he played every one of the 17 games, wrecking up 143 tackles and two interceptions while holding opponents to A. 91.4 passer rating and coverage. Experts see him as a smart addition for new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker, who faced Okareke twice a year in the NFC East. His past defense skills stand out, even if his run-stopping had some ups and downs lately. With $20 million in salary cap space left, the Cowboys could snag Okareke on a budget deal to quickly strengthen their second level. That move would give overshown reliable support right away.

1:00Overall, grabbing the veteran like this keeps Dallas competitive, without breaking the bank as they build out the defense.