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Scheme switch impacted linebacker play for New York Giants

The New York Giants ended the 2023 season with a disappointing 6-11 record. However, one position group that was significantly upgraded was linebacker. Adding Bobby Okereke helped to stabilize one of the worst position groups from the playoff-winning 2022 season.

In 2024, the Giants went 3-14. Let’s see how in the inside linebackers performed with Shane Bowen taking over for Wink Martindale as defensive coordinator as we begin out post-season position reviews.

2024 in review

The roster

Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden, Isaiah Simmons, Darius Muasau, Ty Summers, Dyontae Johnson, Matthew Adams, Carter Coughlin

The linebackers had much more on their plate in 2024 than they did under Martindale.