Giants trade for defensive lineman C.J. Okoye from Ravens
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The New York Giants have acquired defensive lineman C.J. Okoye from the Baltimore Ravens. The trade involves the Giants sending a 2028 seventh-round pick to the Ravens. Okoye, who joined the league through the International Player Pathway Program, played in 15 games for the Ravens last season, recording 15 tackles and a pass breakup. This trade allows the Ravens to finalize their roster ahead of the 53-player limit by the upcoming deadline while the Giants must now make one additional roster cut.
- •Giants trade a 2028 seventh-round pick for C.J. Okoye.
- •Okoye played 15 games for the Ravens last season.
- •He recorded 15 tackles and one pass breakup in Baltimore.
- •Ravens need to finalize their roster by the deadline.
- •Giants must make another roster cut following the trade.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Giants’ HC Reveals ‘Big-Picture’ Plan for C.J. Okoye
- 9:56 AMYahoo Sports — Giants' John Harbaugh: C.J. Okoye is 'type of guy we've been looking for'
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens trade DT C.J. Okoye to Giants
- 2:57 PMCBS NFL — Giants-Ravens trade grades: New York aces trade by acquiring promising young defender at minimal cost
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — New York Giants acquire DT C.J. Okoye from Baltimore Ravens
- 1:57 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens agree to trade DL C.J. Okoye to the Giants
"John Harbaugh revealed how newly acquired defensive tackle C.J. Okoye fits into the "big-picture" plan for the New York Giants. The post Giants’ HC Reveals ‘Big-Picture’ Plan for C.J. Okoye appeared first on HEAVY.
"The New York Giants have acquired nose tackle C.J. Okoye from the Baltimore Ravens, reuniting him with John Habraugh.
"New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh explains why the team traded for defensive tackle C.J. Okoye.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:35 PMGiants’ HC Reveals ‘Big-Picture’ Plan for C.J. Okoye
John Harbaugh revealed how newly acquired defensive tackle C.J. Okoye fits into the "big-picture" plan for the New York Giants. The post Giants’ HC Reveals ‘Big-Picture’ Plan for C.J. Okoye appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 9:56 AMGiants' John Harbaugh: C.J. Okoye is 'type of guy we've been looking for'
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh explains why the team traded for defensive tackle C.J. Okoye.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 3:22 PMRavens trade DT C.J. Okoye to Giants
John Harbaugh is bringing another one of his former Ravens players to the Giants.
- CBS NFLAug 29, 2026, 2:57 PMGiants-Ravens trade grades: New York aces trade by acquiring promising young defender at minimal cost
C.J. Okoye is reuniting with John Harbaugh in the Big Apple
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 2:04 PMNew York Giants acquire DT C.J. Okoye from Baltimore Ravens
The New York Giants have acquired nose tackle C.J. Okoye from the Baltimore Ravens, reuniting him with John Habraugh.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:57 PMRavens agree to trade DL C.J. Okoye to the Giants
Giants head coach John Harbaugh is bringing another Raven with him to his new team.
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