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| HT/WT: 6-1, 235 lbs |
| Birthplace: San Mateo, CA |
| Age: 30 |
| School: Stanford |
| Experience: 8 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 49 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Top Bobby Okereke News
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Panthers' Bobby Okereke: Remains sidelined Thursday
Okereke (foot) didn't practice Thursday.
Okereke was estimated as a non-participant at Wednesday's walkthrough, and he remained sidelined for Thursday's full-speed practice. Barring a return to practice Friday, Okereke could be in line for a second consecutive absence Sunday against the Saints after he racked up 49 tackles (31 solo) through his first seven games with the Panthers.
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Panthers' Bobby Okereke: DNP on Wednesday
Okereke (foot) was estimated as DNP on Wednesday's practice report.
The veteran linebacker missed last Sunday's loss to the Broncos, so Devin Lloyd and Tyrel Dodson handled the bulk of the snaps at linebacker for Carolina. Through seven games this season, Okereke has produced 49 tackles (31 solo), including 1.0 sacks, five pass breakups, including an interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Panthers' Bobby Okereke: Slated to miss Week 9
Okereke (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
Okereke is dealing with a foot injury that caused him to sit out practice all week. As a result, he's going to miss his first game since the 2024 campaign. Tyrel Dodson figures to get a start at linebacker in Okereke's stead.
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Panthers' Bobby Okereke: Misses practice again Thursday
Okereke (foot) did not practice Thursday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
It was a second consecutive DNP for Okereke, who has yet to miss a game this season. The 30-year-old has one more opportunity to practice ahead of Sunday's game versus Denver or he could carry an injury designation. Okereke has 49 total tackles (31 solo), 1.0 sacks and one interception in his seven appearances during the 2026 campaign.
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Panthers' Bobby Okereke: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Okereke (foot) didn't participate in Carolina's practice Wednesday.
Okereke popped up on the injury report due to a foot injury and is now in danger of missing his first game of the season. If the 2019 third-round pick ends up being unable to play in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Tyrel Dodson would likely get the start in his place.
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Panthers' Bobby Okereke: Logs season-high 10 stops Week 7
Okereke tallied 10 tackles (seven solo) and a defensed pass in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay.
Okereke paced the Panthers in stops during a tough day for the team's defense, as Tampa Bay cruised to a 43-13 win. The veteran linebacker reached the double-digit tackle mark for the first time this season, and he's posted six or more stops in five of his six games. On the season, Okereke leads Carolina with 44 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and has added five defensed passes (including one interception) and one forced fumble.
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Panthers' Bobby Okereke: Productive against Philadelphia
Okereke recorded eight tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses during the Panthers' 25-14 win over the Eagles in Week 6.
Okereke led the Panthers in both combined and solo tackles in Week 6, and he set the tone early for the defense by sacking Tanner McKee on the Eagles' first offensive play of the game. It was Okereke's first sack of the season and matches his total across 17 regular-season games with the Giants in 2025. The veteran linebacker is up to 34 tackles (21 solo), four pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble through five regular-season games.
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Panthers' Bobby Okereke: Nine tackles, INT in Week 2 win
Okereke recorded nine tackles (six solo) and an interception in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Falcons.
Okereke signed with the Panthers just over three weeks ago and has already carved out a prominent role at linebacker alongside Devin Lloyd. Both made noise against Atlanta, as the duo combined for three interceptions. Through two games, Okereke has logged 15 tackles (nine solo), one QB hit and the interception on one pass breakup across 80.6 percent of the Panthers' defensive snaps.
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Panthers' Bobby Okereke: Signing with Carolina
Okereke is signing a contract with the Panthers, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Okereke spent the past three seasons with the Giants and is coming off a campaign in which he racked up 143 tackles (78 solo). If fellow linebacker Devin Lloyd (knee) cannot play in Week 1 against the Bears, Okereke could step into a starting linebacker spot, but he will bolster Carolina's defense one way or another.
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Giants' Bobby Okereke: Being let go by Giants
The Giants are slated to release Okereke, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
The move will clear $9 million in salary cap space, with $5.4 million left over in dead money. The inside linebacker, who turns 30 in July, is coming off a 2025 regular season in which he recorded a team-high 143 tackles and two picks in 17 games. Despite his age, Okereke is likely to have plenty of suitors in free agency.
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Giants' Bobby Okereke: Concludes campaign on high note
Okereke tallied six tackles (three solo), an interception and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 34-17 Week 18 win over Dallas. For the campaign, he posted 143 stops (including 1.0 sacks) along with six defenses passes (including two interceptions) across 17 contests.
Okereke came on strong in the turnover category late in the campaign, with both of his interceptions and his lone fumble recovery taking place over the final two weeks. Beyond that, the veteran linebacker put together another big season of tackling, leading New York with 143 stops and tying for 10th overall in the league in that category. Okereke missed five games due to injury last year, but he's otherwise been very durable, playing all 17 regular-season contests four of the past five campaigns. Okereke will be in the final season of his four-year contract next year.
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