The Panthers signed Bobby Okereke to a one-year deal on Saturday. The veteran inside linebacker joins Carolina after spending last season with the Colts. Okereke gives the Panthers depth at a position that saw significant injuries last year. He logged 121 tackles for Indianapolis in 2023, posting solid production as a run defender and coverage linebacker. The signing reflects the Panthers' efforts to shore up their defense on a reasonable contract. Okereke fills an immediate need without eating up cap space, a move typical of Carolina's offseason approach under new leadership. The deal doesn't reshape the linebacker room, but it adds reliable experience to the middle of the field.