Touchdowns, takeaways & top plays from Giants-Lions joint practice

Last season, Okereke was the only player in the NFL with at least 140 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 10 passes defensed. His presence in coverage is expected to grow even more under defensive coordinator Shane Bowen.

“The way Shane calls it, we’re going to be multiple,” Okereke said this offseason. “We’ll be able to combat the offensive strengths, so we’ll have a good mix of everything.”

And Okereke likes it that way.

“I like getting picks,” he said. “I like getting PBUs (pass breakups).”

“100% IN. Got the proof” is the text that Director of Cinematography & Football Content Michael Becton sent me when the dust settled following Monday’s practice. The play in question was a spectacular Malik Nabers catch over Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu. Nabers snagged the deep pass while turning and falling backwards on the right sideline just short of the pylon. The question wasn’t whether he caught it; it was if he got both feet down in bounds. The official on the field called him out, but upon further review, the sixth overall draft choice was proven to be in. No one was closer to the play than Becton, so everyone should take his word for it.