Bengals consider signing linebacker Bobby Okereke as final offseason move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz recommends that the Cincinnati Bengals sign linebacker Bobby Okereke as their last offseason move. Okereke, formerly with the New York Giants, is viewed as a potential mentor to the Bengals' young linebackers, Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter, who struggled last season. Schatz argues Okereke's skills as a run stopper make him a preferable choice over veteran Bobby Wagner, who is older and possibly in decline. Discussions about this potential signing are ongoing as the Bengals look to finalize their roster before the upcoming season.
- •Bengals are looking to bolster their linebacker position.
- •Bobby Okereke has been recommended as a key target.
- •The team has already strengthened its defensive line and secondary.
- •Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter underperformed in 2025.
- •Schatz highlights Okereke's potential for mentorship and character.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals’ final offseason move should be signing Bobby Okereke, says ESPN analyst
"The veteran linebacker would boost the run defense.
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