Bobby Okereke Injury News & Updates

Okereke (shoulder) is active for Sunday's Week 11 battle against the Packers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Okereke hurt his shoulder against Chicago last Sunday and logged a DNP/DNP/LP practice progression this week. The limited session Friday will be enough for the veteran linebacker to avoid missing his first game of the campaign. Okereke has played every defensive snap for the Giants over the past seven weeks and will look to keep that streak alive Sunday against Green Bay.

Okereke (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

Okereke upgraded from DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday to a limited session Friday, giving himself a chance to suit up for the Week 11 contest. The veteran linebacker is an integral part of the Giants' defense, recording 88 total tackles (eighth-most in the NFL), including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defended across 10 games this season. If he's unable to play Sunday, Neville Hewitt could have an expanded role on New York's defense.

Okereke (shoulder) did not practice Thursday, Dan Salamone of the Giants' official site reports.

Okereke has now missed a second consecutive practice this week with a shoulder injury, and will need to log a session in some capacity Friday if he wants a chance to suit up for Sunday's game. The starting linebacker played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Bears, logging six tackles (one solo) in the losing effort. If Okereke is unable to play Sunday, Neville Hewitt (foot) or Zaire Barnes will likely get the start.

Okereke (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Okereke played 100 percent of defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Bears and managed six tackles. This is his first time appearing on the injury report this season, though it's unclear if he's in any danger of missing Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

Okereke recorded six tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Bears.

Okereke had a normal role, logging 100 percent of defensive snaps for the seventh straight game. However, he logged only one solo tackle, his lowest total of the campaign. Okereke should bounce back in Week 11 against the Packers.

Okereke logged 14 tackles (seven solo) in the Giants' loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Okereke was one of the few bright spots during the loss, leading the team with 14 tackles. The 29-year-old has now posted double-digit tackles four times this season and will look to keep producing in the Week 10 matchup versus the Bears.

Okereke recorded eight tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's loss to the Eagles.

Okereke has now played 100 percent of defensive snaps in five consecutive games. Across eight regular-season appearances, Okereke has now racked up 68 tackles (36 solo) including 1.0 sacks, plus two pass breakups. He remains a high-floor fantasy option in IDP formats heading into a Week 9 home game against the 49ers.

Okereke recorded six total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 33-32 loss to the Broncos.

Okereke was once again on the field for every defensive snap in Week 7, playing 76 total while finishing tied for third on the team in stops with fellow linebacker Darius Muasau. Okereke has now registered 60 total tackles (29 solo) and two passes defensed over seven games this season.

Okereke recorded six tackles (two solo) and one pass defensed in Thursday's 34-17 win over the Eagles.

Okereke was on the field for 100 percent of defensive snaps for the third straight game, though it was one of his least productive games of the season. Nevertheless, he has recorded double-digit stops in three of six games this season and is one of the top IDP options every week.

Okereke tallied 10 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's loss to the Saints.

Okereke paced New York in tackles while notching his third double-digit tally of the campaign. Through five weeks, the veteran linebacker has compiled 48 stops and one defensed pass.

Okereke recorded four total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Chargers.

Okereke was relatively quiet in the victory, compiling his lowest tackle total of the year. The linebacker has now seen his production drop each week of the season, but he has still registered 38 total tackles (18 solo) and a pass defensed over four games this year.

Okereke notched eight tackles (four solo) Sunday in a Week 3 loss to the Chiefs.

Though New York fell to 0-3 with the loss, the team's defense fared pretty well against Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City. Okereke led the way with a team-high eight tackles, yet it was the first time this season the veteran linebacker has failed to reach double-digit stops. That speaks to how prolific he can be in terms of racking up tackles -- he has 34 through three games, ranking first in the NFL heading into the Monday night slate.

Okereke finished with 10 tackles (four solo) and a defensed pass in Sunday's Week 2 overtime loss to the Cowboys.

Okereke was one of three Giants to notch double-digit tackles, joining Paulson Adebo (13) and Dru Phillips (11). Okereke has been massively productive to begin the campaign with 26 stops through two weeks. Heading into the Monday night slate, that total leads the NFL by one over Roquan Smith.

Okereke recorded 16 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's Week 1 loss to Washington.

Okereke's 16 tackles were more than any other player in Week 1 (pending Monday night's game). The hefty total also marked the second-highest tally of his career (he had 17 stops in a contest November 19, 2023). Okereke was limited to 12 games last season and snapped a three-year streak of reaching triple-digit tackles, but he's off to a fast start in his quest to reach that mark again in 2025.

Okereke (back) has been participating in Giants' OTAs this week, John Schmeelk of the team's official website reports.

Okereke missed the final five games of the regular season last year and underwent surgery to repair a herniated disc. He was given a recovery timeline of 4-to-6 weeks and appears to be healthy enough to do work at the Giants' padless OTAs. Across 12 regular-season contests last season, Okereke recorded 93 tackles (47 solo), including 2.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Okereke should remain a tackles machine in 2025.

Okereke (back) was given a recovery timeline of 4-6 weeks after sustaining a herniated disc, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Okereke has been out of action since he picked up the injury back in Week 13 at Dallas, so the stated timetable for return would suggest he should be ready to go by OTAs ahead of next season. He projects to be a key contributor for the Giants' defense again in 2025.

New York placed Okereke (back) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Okereke had already been ruled out for Week 16 against the Falcons, and this knocks him out for the remainder of the regular season. The veteran linebacker hadn't played since Week 13, and he'll finish the season with 93 tackles (47 solo), including six TFLs and 2.0 sacks, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Sixth-round rookie Darius Muasau should continue to start in Okereke's place the remainder of the year.

Okereke (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Okereke will miss his third straight contest. Darius Muasau and Micah McFadden started at linebacker last Sunday against the Ravens and should do so once again this week. Okereke's next chance to suit up will be next Sunday against his former Colts teammates.

Okereke (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

The second-year Giant has missed New York's last two games due to a back injury likely sustained in a Week 13 loss to the Cowboys, and Wednesday's DNP is an indication that he's still dealing with the issue. Okereke likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up Sunday, when the Giants face the Falcons.

Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Okereke (back) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Okereke will miss a second consecutive game due to his lingering back injury. The veteran linebacker had averaged double-digit tackles (10.4) in his prior five appearances, making his absence a significant loss for New York's defense. Darius Muasau will again be the primary beneficiary of increased opportunities with Okoreke sidelined.

Okereke (back) is sidelined at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Okereke missed his first game of the 2024 regular season Week 14, and it looks like he could be a candidate to remain sidelined against the Ravens on Sunday. Darius Muasau, who recorded eight tackles (seven solo) in Week 14, will be in line to draw another start versus Baltimore if Okereke can't go.

Okereke (back) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Okereke was unable to practice all week due to a back injury, and the issue is serious enough for him to miss his first game of the 2024 regular season. Darius Muasau is the top candidate to start at inside linebacker Sunday alongside Micah McFadden due to Okereke's injury, and Ty Summers could see an uptick in playing time on defense while serving in a rotational role. Okereke's next chance to play will be Week 15 against Baltimore on Sunday, Dec. 15.

Okereke (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

The 28-year-old linebacker appears to have sustained a back injury in the Giants' Week 13 loss to the Cowboys, despite recording nine total tackles and one pass defended over 67 defensive snaps. Okereke could be at risk of missing his first game of the season in the Week 14 matchup against the Saints if he's unable to practice, even in a limited capacity, Thursday or Friday.

Okereke finished Thursday's Thanksgiving Day loss to Dallas with nine tackles (five solo) and a defensed pass.

Two of Okereke's stops resulted in a loss of yardage. The veteran linebacker has recorded no fewer than nine tackles in each of his past five games and is tied for the Giants lead with 93 stops on the season. Okereke has 2.0 sacks among his tackle total as well as three pass defenses, three forced fumbles and two recovered fumbles on the campaign.

Okereke recorded 11 tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 20-17 loss against the Panthers.

As usual, Okereke paced Giants linebackers in snaps (55) in Week 10, and he posted nine-plus tackles for his third consecutive game. He projects as a solid IDP option in most formats for the home stretch of the season.

Okereke notched nine tackles (five solo), including one for a loss, in a defeat against the Commanders on Sunday.

Okereke finished second on New York in tackles behind Micah McFadden, who racked up 14. Okereke has 23 stops over the past two weeks after averaging a modest (by his standards) 5.9 tackles through his first seven contests. The veteran linebacker has 64 total stops through nine games as he seeks to reach 130 tackles for the fourth consecutive campaign.

Okereke totaled 14 tackles (seven solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also forcing and recovering a fumble in a loss to Pittsburgh on Monday Night Football in Week 8.

Okereke was all over the place Monday, finishing with more tackles than any player on the field by a considerable margin. His biggest play came in the latter portion of the fourth quarter, as he combined with Micah McFadden on a sack of a scrambling Russell Wilson, punched the ball out of the QB's grasp and recovered the fumble himself. The double-digit tackle effort was the first of the season for Okereke after he logged seven such performances last year.

Okereke recorded eight tackles, including a half-sack, in Sunday's 21-15 win against Cleveland.

Okereke finished as New York's second-leading tackler behind Cordale Flott. The linebacker also was one of a whopping nine Giants to notch at least a half-sack. After registering double-digit tackles in seven contests last season, Okereke hasn't yet done so in 2024, but he is already more than halfway toward a new career high in sacks with 1.5 through three contests.

Okereke recorded eight tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sack, during the Giants' 21-18 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

Okereke had a solid performance despite the loss as he managed to bring down Jayden Daniels for one of the team's four sacks. Okereke has now amassed 11 tackles (six solo) across his first two appearances this season.

Okereke enters the 2024 campaign as New York's defensive anchor after leading the team with 149 tackles (including 2.5 sacks) last season while also recording four forced fumbles and 10 defensed passes (including two interceptions).

After four years with Indianapolis, Okereke joined the Giants ahead of last season and shined in his first campaign in New York. He recorded career-best marks in sacks, pass defenses and forced fumbles while finished two tackles shy of his career-high total in that category. Okereke surprisingly didn't make the Pro Bowl and didn't earn an All-Pro selection, though NFL.com writer Kevin Patra named him as the Giants' "unsung hero." Okereke is set to lead New York's linebacker corps again in 2024 and is a solid IDP option after averaging 150 tackles over the past two seasons.

Okereke tallied 149 tackles (92 solo), including 2.5 sacks, along with two interceptions and four forced fumbles over 17 games during the regular season.

Okereke came over to the Giants after four campaigns with the Colts and made a big impact, leading the team with 149 tackles, ninth-most in the NFL and two shy of his career-high mark. He was also disruptive in the passing game, tying for second among linebackers in the league with 10 pass defenses, including a pair of pickoffs, while registering a career-high 2.5 sacks. Okereke is under contract through 2026 and should again be a strong IDP option as a tackling machine next season.

Okereke finished with 10 tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, in Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Rams.

Okereke led the Giants in stops Sunday, recording his eighth double-digit tackle effort of the season. He also tallied 1.5 sacks after coming into the contest with no sacks since 2021. Getting to the quarterback isn't a frequent part of his role, but Okereke has been a standout IDP option throughout his first season in New York, and he needs nine tackles in the team's regular-season finale to match his career-best mark of 151.

Okereke finished Monday's loss to the Eagles with 10 tackles (eight solo) and a deflected pass.

Okereke has been excellent in his first season with the Giants, though his tackle output had been on the decline prior to Monday, and he posted a season-low three stops Week 15 versus Indianapolis. The fifth-year linebacker bounced back with 10 tackles against Philadelphia, tying for the team lead and marking his seventh double-digit tackle effort of the campaign. Okereke ranks 10th in the NFL with 132 stops on the season, and he has a chance of reaching his career-best mark of 151 tackles, which he set last year with the Colts.

Okereke notched eight tackles (seven solo) and picked off a pass against New England in Sunday's Week 12 10-7 win.

Okereke suffered a partial rib fracture and a dislocated pinky finger against Washington last week, but he entered Sunday's contest without an injury designation following a DNP/LP/LP practice progression during Week 12 prep. The veteran linebacker met his usual level of excellence despite the injuries, finishing in a tie for second on the Giants in stops and picking off his second pass of the year. Given the eventual winning margin of just three points, Okereke's interception in the second quarter was a game-changer, as it came with the Patriots driving deep into New York territory. Okereke returned the pick 55 yards to New England's 26 yard line, and the Giants scored their only touchdown of the contest six plays later. Okereke will get some much-earned rest and a chance to further heal from the rib and finger issues with New York on bye Week 13.

OKereke (hip) carries no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reported Friday that Okereke is dealing with a partial rib fracture as well as a dislocated pinky finger he sustained against the Commanders in Week 11. Okereke missed Wednesday's practice while dealing with hip and rib injuries, but he logged limited sessions Thursday and Friday and is set to suit up Sunday. He had a season-high 14 tackles against Washington and has played every single defensive snap this season.

Okereke (hip) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

After being listed as a non-participant Wednesday, Okereke appears to be trending in the right direction. He underwent X-rays following Sunday's win at Washington, but he appears to have avoided anything serious. More clarity on his status for Week 12 will come following Friday's final injury report.

Okereke (hip) will not participate at practice Wednesday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Okereke also underwent X-rays following Sunday's win at Washington, but the exact severity of his injury is still unclear at this point. If he can't practice Thursday or Friday, he'll likely end up being sidelined in Week 12.

Okereke tallied 14 tackles (six solo) and forced two fumbles against Washington in a 31-19 victory Sunday.

Okereke battled a hip issue during practice this week but was cleared to play coming into the weekend. The talented linebacker showed no ill effects from the injury, posting a season-high 14 stops to lead New York. Okereke also forced two fumbles, one of which was recovered by the Giants as Washington was driving down the field late in the third quarter. Okereke has been a strong IDP play with six double-digit tackle efforts in his 11 contests so far this season.

Okereke (hip) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

New York's leading tackler was able to log limited practice sessions both Thursday and Friday after recording a DNP on Wednesday, and it now seems as if he's been able to move past his hip issue. Okereke has been a bright spot on a 2-8 Giants team, recording 91 total tackles, including nine tackles for loss and two forced fumbles thus far.

Okereke (hip) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Okereke did not practice Wednesday, so his limited participation Thursday indicates he's made some progress. However, if he's unable to upgrade to full participation Friday, he'll probably carry an injury designation into the weekend.

Okereke (hip) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Okereke played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps, as he has all season, in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. Due to that, it's hard to know how severe the injury may be or if he's really in danger of missing any time moving forward. His practice status for Thursday and Friday will be worth monitoring though as the team continues its prep for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Commanders.

Okereke tallied 11 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.

New York was blown out by Dallas for the second time this season, but that didn't impact Okereke's ability to rack up stops. He finished with double-digit tackles for the fifth time on the campaign, and he's up to a team-best 91 stops through 10 games. Okereke has established a reliable fantasy floor, as he's recorded at least seven tackles in all but one of his appearances this season.

Okereke totaled seven tackles (three solo), including one for loss, in a loss to Las Vegas on Sunday.

Okereke tied for second on the Giants in stops as he continues to establish a solid weekly floor. This was actually his lowest tackle output since he recorded five stops against Dallas in Week 1, and the veteran linebacker has recorded double-digit tackles in four of his nine contests overall. Okereke is tied for seventh in the NFL with 80 tackles on the campaign, making him a consistent IDP asset in fantasy.

Okereke recorded nine tackles (seven solo), including three for loss, in a Week 8 overtime loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Okereke tied with Kayvon Thibodeaux for the team lead in stops in the low-scoring affair. Three of Okereke's tackles took place behind the line of scrimmage, giving him eight tackles for loss on the campaign. Okereke has made a positive impact on New York in his first season with the club, leading the Giants with 73 stops through eight games.

Okereke tallied 11 tackles (seven solo) and a pass breakup Sunday in a 14-7 Week 7 victory against the Commanders.

Okereke paced New York in stops in another strong effort. The former Colt linebacker has registered double-digit tackles in each of his past four contests, with Sunday's 11 tying his season-high mark. Okereke posted a career-best 151 stops last season and could certainly challenge that mark in his first campaign with the Giants -- he has 64 tackles through seven contests in 2023.

Okereke tallied 11 tackles (eight solo), including two for loss, and forced a fumble while adding two pass breakups in Sunday's loss to Buffalo.

Okereke was all over the field as the New York defense repeatedly held down Buffalo's vaunted offense to keep the game close. Among his impactful plays was a Josh Allen pass he batted into the air in the second quarter, resulting in a Micah McFadden interception in Giants territory. The pair had previously teamed up for a turnover in the first quarter, when Okereke punched the ball away from Gabe Davis for a fumble that McFadden recovered. Okereke has been excellent in his first season with the Giants, recording a team-high 53 tackles (including five for loss) along with an interception and two forced fumbles through six contests.

Okereke returned an interception seven yards and added 10 tackles (four solo) in a loss to Miami on Sunday.

Okereke notched his fourth career pickoff in the third quarter when he intercepted a Tua Tagovailoa pass that was intended for Jaylen Waddle. Okereke also recorded 10 tackles in the loss, matching the season-high mark he set last week against Seattle. The fifth-year linebacker has posted 42 stops across five games in his first year as a Giant.

Okereke finished with 10 tackles (six solo), including two for loss, and a defensed pass in Monday's Week 4 loss to Seattle.

Okereke led the Giants in stops, doubling up the five tackles registered by his closest competition (Micah McFadden and Deonte Banks with five each). Though it's been a rough start to the season for New York, Okereke has looked good in his first campaign with the club, racking up a team-leading 32 stops (21 solo) through four weeks. He's increased his tackle total each week thus far.

Okereke recorded nine tackles (six solo) during Thursday's 30-12 loss at San Francisco.

Okereke saw a season-high in snaps and tackles in Week 3 in a game where the 49ers possessed the ball for more than 39 minutes. He was also second on his squad in tackles, and he's easily on pace for the third consecutive 100-tackle season of his career. He'll be in line to see a heavy dose of Kenneth Walker in Week 4 versus Seattle.

Okereke recorded eight tackles (five solo), including one for loss, in Sunday's Week 2 win over the Cardinals.

Okereke finished second on New York in tackles behind Jason Pinnock's 13. Okereke has played every defensive snaps for the Giants through two contests, accumulating 13 total tackles (nine solo) and a forced fumble. He set a career high with 151 stops over 17 games with Indianapolis last season.

Okereke registered five tackles (four solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 40-0 loss to the Cowboys.

Despite the blowout, Okereke played in all 55 defensive snaps. He managed to knock the ball out of the hands of running back Tony Pollard in the red zone but the defense wasn't able to pounce on the loose ball. Okereke and the Giants will look to reverse their fortunes in Week 2 as they hit the road to face the Cardinals on Sunday.

Okereke totaled seven tackles (four solo) in a preseason win over the Panthers on Friday.

After sitting out New York's first exhibition contest, Okereke was all over the field Friday, tying for the team lead with seven stops during his limited time on the field. The fifth-year linebacker is coming off a a strong season with the Colts during which he ranked 10th in the league with 151 tackles. If Friday's performance is any indication, he shouldn't be expected to experience a drop-off and should remain a strong IDP play.

Okereke is expected to sign a four-year $40 million deal with the Giants, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Okereke will also get $22 million in guaranteed money. His tackle total increased in each of his years with the Colts, and last year, he recorded 151 stops. Although he was listed as a weak-side linebacker in Indianapolis, his exact position with New York is unclear. However, expect New York to use his speed to weaponize him as a tackler. He should be a high-end IDP option on his new team.

Okereke recorded a career-high 151 tackles (99 solo), five passes defended and two fumble recoveries while playing all 17 games in the 2022 season.

Okereke had more responsibility this regular season with star linebacker Shaquille Leonard (neck/back) sidelined for all but three games. As a result, the 26-year-old Okereke logged his most-productive season as a tackler, including five games with double-digit tackles. While the 225-pound linebacker did stack up the 10th-most tackles in the league this season, he still finished as the Colts' second-leading tackler behind Zaire Franklin (167). Nevertheless, this career-best campaign should set up Okereke for a solid payday, as he's slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Okereke recorded 17 tackles (12 solo) and one forced fumble in Sunday's 38-10 defeat versus the Giants.

Okereke set new career highs for tackles in both a game and a season, as he has reached 146 over 16 games this season. The fourth-year linebacker stepped up in a big way with star Shaquille Leonard (back) out for most of the year with injury. Okereke still ranks second on the Colts in tackles this season behind Zaire Franklin (160), and these two should continue to put up big stats so long as the team doesn't rest its starters Week 18 against Houston.

Okereke recorded nine tackles (seven solo) in Monday's 20-3 loss to the Chargers.

It is the fourth time this season Okereke logged nine tackles. and the third of the four times that six of those tackles were solo. He was able to put that production together across 50 defensive snaps (74 percent). The 26-year-old will look to continue producing in Week 17 when the Colts take on the Giants.

Okereke recorded 12 tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed during Saturday's 39-36 overtime loss to the Vikings.

Okereke continues to produce this season in the tackling department, as his game-high 12 stops versus Minnesota now gives him 120 on the campaign. The 235-pound linebacker also played a season-high 82 snaps this past weekend, but he'll now have until next Monday to rest up before Indianapolis hosts the Chargers.

Okereke tallied seven tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 54-19 defeat versus Dallas.

Okereke finished with the Colts' third-most tackles behind defensive end Kwity Paye and fellow linebacker Zaire Franklin. The 26-year-old Okereke now has 108 tackles, four passes defended, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries over 13 games this season. He'll look to continue this career-best campaign following Indianapolis' Week 14 bye.

Okereke recorded nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Eagles.

Okereke logged the second-most stops for the Colts in Week 11, just behind the NFL's tackling leader Zaire Franklin's 12. The 26-year-old continues to play an every-down role for Indianapolis' defense this season, and that isn't bound to change Monday night against the Steelers.

Okereke recorded nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defended during Sunday's 25-20 win over the Raiders.

Okereke recorded just one fewer stop than leading-tackler Zaire Franklin on Sunday. The 26-year-old Okereke also lined up on every defensive snap with star linebacker Shaquille Leonard (neck) out, and he'll likely continue to play an every-down role after Leonard underwent season-ending surgery Tuesday. He should have a chance to put up another big stat line this coming Sunday against the Eagles.

Okereke recorded eight tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Commanders.

Despite playing a season-low 61 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps, Okereke still tied Zaire Franklin and Rodney McLeod for the team's second-leading tackler behind Kenny Moore in Week 8. The 26-year-old Okereke played 400 defensive snaps over the first seven weeks of the season, though he could see decreased playing time after star linebacker Shaquille Leonard returned from a lingering back injury Sunday.

Okereke tallied 10 tackles (six solo), two passes defended and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 19-0 loss to the Titans.

Okereke collected his first turnover of the season as he jumped on a fumble from Tennessee quarterback Ryan Tannehill in the fourth quarter. The 26-year-old linebacker also notched his second straight double-digit tackle performance, as he played every defensive snap for the third time in seven contests this season. Okereke has now compiled 65 tackles and three passes defended on 462 snaps in 2022.

Okereke (hand) was not listed on the Colts' practice report Wednesday.

Okereke exited with a hand injury during the first half of Sunday's win over the Jaguars, though he finished this contest with a team-high 13 tackles. The fourth-year linebacker was also unaffected by this issue Wednesday, and he should have a chance to post similarly high numbers if All-Pro Shaquille Leonard (concussion/nose/back) misses his sixth game of the season Sunday versus Tennessee.

Okereke is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Jacksonville with a hand injury, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Okereke recorded four tackles before exiting with this injury at some point during the first half. Expect E.J. Speed to play a larger role while the starting weakside linebacker is sidelined.

Okereke registered nine tackles in the Colts' 12-9 overtime win over the Broncos on Thursday.

Okereke returned to his regular workload Thursday, playing all 71 defensive snaps in the contest, finishing with nine tackles in the victory. The linebacker is now up to 42 tackles on the campaign while also deflecting a pass over five games.

Okereke posted eight tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Titans.

Okereke played a season-low 69 percent of the team's defensive snaps but still finished with at least seven tackles for a fourth consecutive contest to start the year. Across four appearances, the fourth-year linebacker has 33 tackles and is on track to record a second straight 100-plus tackle campaign.

Okereke registered 11 tackles (nine) solo, with one for a loss, in the Colts' 24-0 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Okereke has now recorded double-digit tackles for the seventh time in his four-year career. Sunday's effort brings the 26-year-old to 18 (15 solo) on the season, putting him on pace to outdo his previous career-best 132 tackles last year. Okereke will look to keep rolling in a tough Week 3 matchup with the Chiefs.

Okereke started at weak-side linebacker and had seven total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's tie at Houston.

Okereke played on all of the defense's 70 snaps and gave up four receptions on seven targets for just 21 yards, according to Pro Football Focus.

Okereke tallied 132 tackles (89 solo), four pass deflections, two interceptions and one sack in 17 appearances during the 2021 campaign.

Okereke appeared in every game and nearly played every single defensive snap during the Colts up-and-down campaign. He recorded double-digit tackles in four games en route to his first ever season with 100-plus tackles. The 25-year-old has one year remaining on his rookie contract, so he's expected to be back in the middle of Indianapolis' defense next year, which should mean he'll be consistent fantasy producer in IDP leagues once again.

Okereke tallied 10 tackles (nine solo) during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Raiders.

Okereke handled his usual every-down role versus Las Vegas, recording his fourth game of the season with double-digit stops. He remains on the IDP fantasy radar as a relatively high-floor option heading into a Week 18 road matchup against Jacksonville.

Okereke had three solo tackles, an interception and a pass defensed in Saturday's 27-17 win over the Patriots.

The Colts' linebackers showed that they can do more than tackle, as both Okereke and Darius Leonard intercepted Mac Jones. Okereke returned his interception 16 yards, setting up a third-quarter field goal that gave Indianapolis a comfortable 20-0 lead.

Okereke does not have an injury designation for Saturday's game against New England.

Okereke was unable to practice to start the week due to an illness, though he returned for a full session Thursday. As a result, he should be ready to maintain a key role in the middle of the Colts' defense Saturday against New England. Across 13 games this season, Okereke has recorded 107 tackles, three passes defended, one sack and one interception.

Okereke (illness) did not participate at Tuesday's practice.

The middle linebacker popped up on the injury report Tuesday, missing practice with a non-COVID illness. With the Colts' next game coming Saturday versus the Patriots, Okereke's participation in the coming days is worth monitoring. If he can't go in Week 15, E.J. Speed and Matthew Adams would likely step into larger roles at linebacker.

Okereke notched eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.

Okereke has now posted five consecutive games with at least seven tackles, and he's only had one game with fewer than five stops all season. Coming up Week 13, the every-down linebacker will look to contain a Texans team that's proven severely inconsistent on offense.

Okereke had seven tackles (six solo) in the Colts' 41-15 win over the Bills on Sunday.

Okereke put together another solid effort bringing his season total to 93 tackles, which is already a career high. The third-year pro continues to play a significant role in the Colts defense and will continue do so in Week 12 against Tampa Bay.

Okereke had eight tackles (five solo) in the Colts' 23-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Okereke didn't stuff the stat sheet but it was a another strong showing for the third-year linebacker. Playing a larger role this season, Okereke now has 86 tackles in 2021, with a sack, three passes defensed and an interception.

Okereke totaled 11 tackles (nine solo) and an interception in Thursday's 45-30 win over the Jets.

Okereke has now recorded double-digit tackles in three of the last four weeks, and he logged the second interception of his career in Thursday's victory. The 2019 third-rounder has posted 78 tackles (52 solo), a sack, an interception and three pass defenses across the first nine weeks of the season.

Okereke notched 12 tackles (10 solo) during Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Titans.

Okereke recorded his second game of the season with double-digit stops, though he didn't manage any other IDP-relevant stats. The 25-year-old remains an every-down player in Indianapolis' linebacker corps.

Okereke recorded 14 tackles (nine solo) during Sunday's 31-3 win over the Texans.

Okereke was solidly productive across the first five weeks of the season, and he was able to reach double-digit tackles for the first time Sunday. The 25-year-old has at least seven tackles in all but one game and has 51 tackles (31 solo) and one sack overall.

Okereke had eight tackles (six solo) and a sack during Sunday's 25-16 loss to Tennessee.

Okereke brought down Ryan Tannehill to half the Titans' opening drive for the second sack of his career, and he finished second on the Colts in tackles for the day. The 2019 third-round pick has 20 tackles (13 solo) and a sack through the first two games of the season while working as the starter at middle linebacker.

Okereke started at middle linebacker and had seven total tackles in Sunday's loss to Seattle.

Okereke won the starting middle linebacker role during the preseason after the departure of Anthony Walker in free agency, but wasn't impressive in the regular season opener. He had two missed tackles and allowed all three passes targeted at him to be completed for 32 yards, according to Pro Football Focus.

Okereke appears to have a strong hold on the starting middle linebacker role early in training camp, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 FM Indianapolis reports.

Okereke looked set to be the starting middle linebacker this season with the departure of Anthony Walker in free agency, and so far reports early in camp have confirmed this move. Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed will compete for the strong-side linebacker role when Darius Leonard is able to return from an ankle injury.

Okereke looks set to be the starting middle linebacker this season with the departure of Anthony Walker in free agency, The Athletic reports.

Zaire Franklin will move from middle lineback to strong-side linebacker as a result, though the strong-side role could be an open competition in training camp. Okereke had 72 total tackles and an interception mostly playing the weak-side role last season, so the move could boost his fantasy value.

Okereke (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.

Okereke will return after an ankle injury kept him out of the last two games. He'll slot in as the starting strong-side linebacker, where he has registered 54 tackles, four pass breakups and an interception through 10 contests.

Okereke (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Okereke is coming off back-to-back absences due to a lingering ankle injury, but it looks like he has a fair shot to return versus Las Vegas. If cleared to play, Okereke stands to resume handling a starting role in Indianapolis' linebacker corps.

Coach Frank Reich said Friday that Okereke (ankle) won't suit up for Sunday's game against the Texans, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Okereke will miss a second consecutive game with this injury. Zaire Franklin absorbed most of the snaps vacated by Okereke's absence last week and should continue to play a larger role in Houston.

Okereke (ankle) has been ruled out for the team's Week 12 matchup against the Titans.

Okereke had appeared in every game this season, but will be sidelined for a key divisional clash. He had been unable to participate in practice at all to this point in the week. Okereke's absence will push E.J. Speed into a bigger role among the Colts' linebacker corps.

Okereke was a full participant for the Colts' practice session Thursday.

The 24-year-old linebacker underwent surgery on his thumb earlier this week but has been able to make a prompt return to practice, albeit with a club-like cast on his left hand. Okereke has logged three starts this season, playing at least 80 percent of the defensive snaps in Weeks 2, 3 and 4. Barring a setback, it appears he will be available Sunday for a matchup against Cleveland's top-ranked rushing attack.

Okereke will undergo surgery to address a thumb injury this week, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but the 24-year-old will go under the knife in the near future. Coach Frank Reich said Okereke hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game at Cleveland, and he will be evaluated later in the week.

Okereke started at weak-side linebacker and had a tackle and allowed two receptions on two targets against in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.

Okereke struggled in pass coverage and also had a missed tackle, according to Pro Football Focus. He'll need to improve to keep his starting role.

Okereke posted 65 tackles, a sack and two pass breakups over 16 games in 2019.

Okereke made eight starts in 2019, and averaged 29.9 defensive snaps per game. The rookie third-round pick had solid production despite a limited role, and he could vie for a full-time starting role in 2020.