The Panthers are signing former Giants LB Bobby Okereke amid roster cuts

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 04: Bobby Okereke #58 of the New York Giants celebrates after recovering a fumble the game against the Dallas Cowboys on January 4, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Ge

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The Panthers are adding some ammunition at a position of weakness during 53 man roster cutdowns.

Okereke, entering age 30 and his 8th NFL season, provides some veteran stability opposite of LB Devin Lloyd. The Panthers entered the preseason allowing

that slot to be up for grabs between Trevin Wallace, Claudin Cherelus, and a bevy of undrafted free agents and former late round draft picks. With this move, it appears the Panthers are pulling the plug on that approach and grabbing a veteran to fill that slot for now. Okereke started 46 games over the last 3 seasons for the New York Giants, where he was fairly solid. He might be on the down turn of his career, but the Panthers could not seem to figure out that second interior linebacker spot during the preseason. Share your thoughts down below on the signing of Bobby Okereke. And KEEP POUNDING!