Panthers sign veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke to one-year deal
The Carolina Panthers are adding experience to their linebacker room, agreeing to terms with veteran Bobby Okereke on a one-year deal, according to Tom Pelissero and confirmed by Jeremy Fowler. Fowler noted the signing is a one-year pact a…
The Carolina Panthers are adding experience to their linebacker room, agreeing to terms with veteran Bobby Okereke on a one-year deal, according to Tom Pelissero and confirmed by Jeremy Fowler.
Fowler noted the signing is a one-year pact and that Carolina "had been eyeing veteran help for a while," a signal the club wanted more proven depth at the second level entering the regular season. Okereke, a former third-round pick, has been a starter-caliber off-ball linebacker during his NFL career and gives the Panthers a steadying presence alongside their younger options.
Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero): Veteran LB Bobby Okereke agreed to terms with the Panthers, per source.
With cutdown weekend underway and rosters being trimmed to 53, a one-year veteran addition like this is a low-risk way for Carolina to firm up a thin spot without committing long-term money. The move lands as teams across the league make final roster decisions ahead of Sunday's deadline.
Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN): Panthers signing veteran LB Bobby Okereke, source confirms (as @TomPelissero said). It’s a one-year deal. Carolina had been eyeing veteran help for a while.