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Report: Giants planning to release LB Bobby Okereke

The New York Giants are planning to cut inside linebacker Bobby Okereke in a cost-saving move, The Athletic reported Saturday. Releasing the seven-year NFL veteran, who turns 30 in July, will save the Giants $9 million against the 2026 salary cap.

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New York Giants: Combine Day 2 Stock Report for DBs and TEs

The linebackers got the party started on day one of the Combine’s on-field drills, putting on performances that had onlookers in awe of men that size moving that fast and fluidly.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / February 28

4 Thoughts Regarding Giants’ Reported Roster Building Plans

Normally, when a new head coach comes in, he brings with him a mighty big broom to sweep out some of what he’s inherited in favor of bringing in his own players to fit the scheme.

New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 28

Giants 2026 Offseason: Team Needs, Pending FAs, Draft Picks & More

Projected Cap Space: -$9.1 million Draft Picks: 7 1st (No. 5) 2nd (No. 37) 4th (No. 105) 5th (No. 143) 6th (No. 184) 6th (No. 190, MIA) 6th (No. 191, DAL)

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL season passing leader by team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

New York Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / February 28

Former Giants first-round pick takes over as IFL commissioner

Former NFL offensive lineman Justin Pugh, selected 19th overall by the New York Giants in the 2013 draft, has been appointed commissioner of the Italian Football League (IFL).

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Justin Pugh News / Pro Football Rumors / February 28

Former NFL G Justin Pugh Named Italian Football League Commissioner

For the past several years, efforts to expand the international influence of the NFL have grown with the league’s International Series of games. What began in 2007 as an annual trip across the pond has multiplied with games taking place in Mexico starting in 2016, Germany starting in 2022, Brazil starting in 2024, and Spain and Ireland last year.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / February 27

The USC Defender Named ID'ed as Hidden Combine Gem for NY Giants

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh will have a critical choice to make with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but regardless of what transpires in the first round, there will likely be an important yet overlooked position the team will probably need to strengthen on Day 2 or Day 3.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / February 27

NFL 2026 Salary Cap Set at $301.2 Million; Where Do the Giants Currently Stand?

The 2026 NFL salary cap is now set for all 32 clubs at $301.2 million, excluding any 2025 space the teams elected to carry over. The $301.2 million floor

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / February 27

Defensive Backs Giants Fans Should Watch on Day 2 of the Combine

Day 2 of on-field workouts at the 2026 NFL Combine, and the New York Giants will put their eyes squarely on defensive backs. Everyone knows that they need help in the secondary.

New York Giants News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 27

Giants rumors: The ‘ridiculous’ Pro Bowl trade that definitely isn’t happening

The New York Giants are sorting through their free agent wish list and trying to decide the trade value of certain players. But one player won’t be moved.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

College Football News / Yardbarker / February 27

Carnell Tate sends messages to Giants, Browns amid NFL Draft rumors

Tate is widely expected to be the first wide receiver selected during the 2026 NFL Draft.

Dan Orlovsky shares shocking Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson NFL Draft take

Ohio State's Caleb Downs explains his X factor as a top 2026 NFL Draft prospect

More dots appear to be connecting Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. to Titans ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

The 'No. 1-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / February 27

Combine Day 1 Stock Report: Potential Future Giants DL, LBs Who Impressed

The defensive front opened on-field workouts at the combine, immediately setting a fast-paced tone New York Giants fans got a glimpse of the future at linebacker and along the defensive line from guys who could definitely benefit the Giants if they were wearing the red, white, and blue.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 27

NFL teams reportedly have trade price in mind for Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux

The New York Giants held onto Kayvon Thibodeaux through this past fall's trade deadline even though the club also has fellow pass-rushers Abdul Carter and Brian Burns on the roster. That said, Thibodeaux is heading into a contract year and, thus, is once again the subject of some trade rumors.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / February 27

New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: LB Rueben Bain, Jr., Miami

Height: 6’3” Weight: 270 lbs Class: Junior School: Miami STATS A former four-star recruit out of Miami Central High School in Miami, Florida, where he was the 15th prospect in his state and the 10th overall EDGE, while being the 71st nationally graded player during the 2022 recruiting cycle.

New York Giants News / ESPN / February 27

Giants contemplate futures of Dexter Lawrence and Kayvon Thibodeaux

The New York Giants are about to shake up their roster. Where will veterans Lawrence and Thibodeaux fit?

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / February 26

New Mock Draft Makes Outside-the-box Round 1 Pick for Giants

The New York Giants ' most successful position group in 2025 was arguably the offensive line, and in 2026, they can build upon that by retooling through free agency or the draft.

Joe Schoen News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 26

Giants’ Joe Schoen given lowest grade for GMs in NFLPA report card leak

The NFLPA report cards were initially going to be withheld from the public. Instead, the grades were leaked online, and now everybody has access to them.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / February 26

Giants Players Annual Report Card Reveals Players' Areas of Concern

The NFLPA might no longer be allowed to publish its annual report cards, but that hasn’t stopped leaks of the information, which ESPN obtained and shared. And as far as the Giants are concerned, let’s just say that of the 17 categories graded by the players, there is room for improvement across the board.