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Giants Release LB Bobby Okereke, Save $9M

The New York Giants have informed linebacker Bobby Okereke they are releasing him, a move that saves the team $9 million in salary cap space.

The New York Giants are releasing linebacker Bobby Okereke to create $9 million in salary cap space for the upcoming season. Okereke, who led the team with 78 tackles last year and served as a captain, is the first of several potential cuts as new coach John Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson look to overhaul the defense.