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Giants trade for C.J. Okoye from Ravens

8/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Giants acquire defensive tackle C.J. Okoye from the Baltimore Ravens for a 2028 seventh-round pick.
Okoye, a 24-year-old Nigerian, played 13 games last season with 15 tackles, one loss and a pass deflection.
Giants seek interior-line depth after trading Dexter Lawrence and placing Roy Robertson-Harris on injured reserve.
Okoye trained at Osi Umenyiora’s Uprise camp, where Umenyiora said his competition performance justified the chance.

History

Historical Context

After selecting Nigerian defensive end Osi Umenyiora in the 2003 draft—its first African-born pick, who posted 45 career sacks and teamed with Michael Strahan on a dominant pass rush—the Giants have again turned to Nigeria, signing 24-year-old C.J. Okoye in 2024 to bolster the interior line. The moves reflect a decade-long trend of scouting African defensive talent.

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Story summary

Giants acquire defensive tackle C.J. Okoye from the Baltimore Ravens for a 2028 seventh-round pick.
Okoye, a 24-year-old Nigerian, played 13 games last season with 15 tackles, one loss and a pass deflection.
Giants seek interior-line depth after trading Dexter Lawrence and placing Roy Robertson-Harris on injured reserve.
Okoye trained at Osi Umenyiora’s Uprise camp, where Umenyiora said his competition performance justified the chance.

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