Giants Release Linebacker Okereke

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The New York Giants are releasing linebacker Bobby Okareki at the start of the league year on March 11th. This move comes as he heads into the final year of his 4-year $40 million contract. By letting him go, the team will save $9 million as the cap this season. Okareki put up solid numbers last year, starting all 17 games with 143 tackles, 1 sack, 2 interceptions, and 6 passes, defense. Over his 3 seasons in New York, he racked up 385 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 4 picks, 7 4 spumbles, and 19 pass breakups. Fans and analysts see this as a salary cap play, especially with Okareki turning 30 on July 29th. It frees up room for the Giants to rebuild their defense without his recent production weighing down the books. Here in his career, Okareki spend 4 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts after they drafted

1:01him in the 3rd round back in 2019. He became a reliable starter there before joining the Giants. Right now, Okareki hits free agency with plenty of tape to shop around, and teams needing linebacker help might line up quick. Keep an eye on where he lands next. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SOLIPILLO.com.