Giants Release Okereke, Plan Linebacker Rebuild

0:00You're listening to NFL News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The New York Giants are shedding salary cap weight this off season, starting with the release of Linebacker Bobby O'Carrickay. The move clears $9 million in space for them, despite a $5.4 million dead cap hit. Ocaraca entered the final year of his 4-year, $40 million contract signed back in 2023. He brought instant energy to the Giants, earning team captain honors in his first season with 149 tackles. After missing time with the back injury the next year, he bounced back strong in 2025, starting all 17 games and notching one. 143 tackles. Now there's a gap right in the middle of their defense. Micah McFadden is recovering from foot surgery and hits free agency soon, so the team plans a full rebuild at Inside Linebacker. They're eyeing free agents in the draft, holding the number 5 overall pick. Ohio State standouts, sunny styles caught their eye at last week's

1:00NFL scouting combine. More cuts loom as free agency nears, with running back, Devon Singletary and others potentially next for $7 million or so in savings. Combined, talks kick off March 9th, deals official March 11th. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen S-O-L-I-SOL-PILLO.com.