The Dallas Cowboys should sign Bobby Okereke to stabilize LB room
A defensive captain for the New York Giants over the last three years, Okereke is one of the best remaining free agents, regardless of position. He was released before the new league year as part of a major roster shakeup in East Rutherford following the hiring of John Harbaugh.
Okereke didn’t play at the same level in 2025 as he did in the previous two seasons, when he was a borderline Pro Bowler, but nobody on the Giants’ defense lived up to expectations outside of edge rusher Brian Burns.
The former third-round pick was caught in the fallout of a disastrous season under defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, who was fired midseason. He may have lost a step entering his age-30 season, but it’s nonsense to suggest he’s washed or has fallen off a cliff.
In Dallas, Okereke would have the luxury of playing behind Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark, who are as good as any defensive tackles at keeping linebackers clean. It’ll be a lot easier for Okereke to get downhill and he’ll be flanked by uber-athletic LBs in DeMarvion Overshown, Dee Winters, and Jaishawn Barham.