Giants acquire defensive tackle C.J. Okoye from Ravens for draft pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:54 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The New York Giants have traded for defensive tackle C.J. Okoye from the Baltimore Ravens, sending a 2028 seventh-round pick in return. This trade addresses a pressing need for the Giants at the defensive tackle position, especially following the loss of Dexter Lawrence and an injury to Roy Robertson-Harris. Okoye, a former International Player Pathway participant, has played 13 games in his NFL career, recording 15 tackles. His signing adds depth to a critical area for New York as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Giants acquire C.J. Okoye from Ravens for a 2028 seventh-round pick.
- •Trade comes after injuries to defensive tackles including Roy Robertson-Harris.
- •Okoye has played 13 NFL games, recording 15 tackles.
- •Dexter Lawrence was traded to the Bengals earlier this offseason.
- •Okoye provides valuable depth to the Giants' defensive line.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Baltimore Ravens Trade ‘Massive’ Defensive Tackle for Draft Pick
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Giants acquire massive run-stopping DT from Baltimore Ravens
- 1:54 PMYahoo Sports — Giants acquiring defensive tackle in trade with Ravens
"The Baltimore Ravens have traded a defensive tackle to the New York Giants in exchange for 2028 draft pick. The post Baltimore Ravens Trade ‘Massive’ Defensive Tackle for Draft Pick appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Giants add a massive defensive tackle to a thin defensive line.
"The Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants have made a trade.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 5:06 PMBaltimore Ravens Trade ‘Massive’ Defensive Tackle for Draft Pick
The Baltimore Ravens have traded a defensive tackle to the New York Giants in exchange for 2028 draft pick. The post Baltimore Ravens Trade ‘Massive’ Defensive Tackle for Draft Pick appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 2:07 PMGiants acquire massive run-stopping DT from Baltimore Ravens
The Giants add a massive defensive tackle to a thin defensive line.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:54 PMGiants acquiring defensive tackle in trade with Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants have made a trade.
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