Giants Release Bobby Okereke, Freeing $9 Million in Cap Space

The New York Giants are releasing veteran LB Bobby Okereke, effective March 11, which frees $9 million in cap space but incurs a $5.4 million dead cap hit. Okereke, who turns 30 in July, was in the final year of a 4-year, $40M deal. In 2025-26, he started all 17 games, recording 143 tackles, one sack, two INTs, and six passes defensed. Across three seasons with the Giants, he amassed 385 tackles, 5.5 sacks, four INTs, and seven forced fumbles, despite a 2024-25 season limited by a herniated disc. This decision creates an opening in the Giants' defense.