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Clears concussion protocol Ogbongbemiga (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Rams.

Impact The Oklahoma State product was unable to face the Packers in Chicago's wild-card win after sustaining a concussion the week prior. However, he's now cleared the NFL's five-step protocol and is in line to return Sunday. With T.J. Edwards (lower leg) sidelined, expect Ogbongbemiga to operate as one of the Bears' top middle linebackers during the divisional round.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as full participant Ogbongbemiga (concussion) was listed as a full participant in Chicago's practice estimate Wednesday.

Impact Ogbongbemiga is seemingly trending toward returning after sitting out last week's wild-card win over the Packers due to a concussion. The 27-year-old will aim to make his return during Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Rams if he manages to clear the league's concussion protocol in time.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out to face Packers Ogbongbemiga (concussion) is ruled out for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against Green Bay.

Impact Ogbongbemiga was not listed on Chicago's injury report Tuesday, but he was added as a non-participant Wednesday and Thursday and appears to now be in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. In order to be eligible for the Bears' next context, should the team advance further in the NFC playoffs, Ogbongbemiga will first need to fully clear the concussion protocol.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.

Impact The 27-year-old from Oklahoma State upgraded from limited practice Thursday to a full session Friday, suggesting he's moved past his hamstring issue in time to play Sunday. Now fully healthy, Ogbongbemiga is expected to operate as the Chicago's No. 2 middle linebacker in Week 17.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 16 Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) is ruled out for Saturday's game against the Packers.

Impact Ogbongbemiga upgraded to a limited practice session Thursday after having been listed as a non-participant Tuesday and Wednesday, but he nonetheless won't suit up Week 16. With Ogbongbemiga unavailable Jalen Reeves-Maybin and Noah Sewell will be candidates to handle expanded depth roles on defense.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with hamstring issue Week 15 Ogbongbemiga is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Cleveland due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Ogbongbemiga was deemed questionable to return early in the fourth quarter. With fellow linebacker Ruben Hyppolite (coach's decision) inactive Sunday, Jalen Reeves-Maybin and Noah Sewell may see more defensive snaps.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks up pass Friday Ogbongbemiga recorded two solo tackles and a pass breakup in Friday's 24-15 win over the Eagles.

Impact The linebacker also played on more than half of the defensive snaps with T.J. Edwards (hand), Tremaine Edmunds (groin), Noah Sewell (elbow) and Ruben Hyppolite (shoulder) all out due to injuries. Ogbongbemiga has made a combined 16 tackles (four solo) over the last two games, as he's taken on an active role at linebacker.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Huge fill-in performance Ogbongbemiga recorded 14 tackles, including two solo, in the Bears' 31-28 win over the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Ogbongbemiga played his first meaningful defensive snaps of the season after previously appearing only on special teams, and he benefited from Chicago's depleted linebacker group. His 14-tackle outing establishes him as a strong IDP fill-in while the Bears remain thin at linebacker.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR Ogbongbemiga (knee) was activated from injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Ogbongbemiga is all set to make his season debut after missing the team's first eight contests of the year while recovering from a knee injury. The 27-year-old recorded 13 total tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, while appearing in all 17 regular-season games with the Bears in 2024, though he did operate primarily as a special-teams option. Now in 2025, Ogbongbemiga is set to slot in as the top reserve option behind T.J. Edwards (hand) at middle linebacker.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return in Week 9 Ogbongbemiga (knee) has downgraded and been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.

Impact The Oklahoma State product has yet to play this season due to a knee injury, and he'll remain on the injured reserve list for another week. While Ogbongbemiga is sidelined in Week 9, expect Noah Sewell and D'Marco Jackson to operate as the Bears' top reserve linebackers.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Staying on IR Ogbongbemiga (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact Although Ogbongbemiga logged a full week of practice, he'll remain on the injured reserve list through Chicago's Week 8 matchup. The Oklahoma State product has yet to play in 2025 after recording 13 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 17 games with the Bears in 2024.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on IR Ogbongbemiga (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Ogbongbemiga was a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday, but he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery from a knee injury to return for Week 7. His next opportunity to make his 2025 regular-season debut is Week 8 against the Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 26.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on IR Ogbongbemiga (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday vs. Saints Ogbongbemiga (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus New Orleans.

Impact Ogbongbemiga has yet to suit up this regular season after being placed on Chicago's injured reserve list prior to Week 1, but it looks like there's a chance he could play in Week 7 after participating fully at practice Friday. In 2024, he played 362 snaps on special teams compared to just 15 on defense.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR The Bears designated Ogbongbemiga (groin) to return from injured reserve Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Ogbongbemiga opened the season on injured reserve, but it appears he has progressed enough in his recovery from a groin injury to return to practice. He was limited in Thursday's practice, so he's unlikely to be reinstated from IR until he logs a full practice, which makes him a long shot to play against the Saints on Sunday.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Ogbongbemiga (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, but with a designation to return.

Impact The linebacker can come back after missing the minimum of four regular-season games. Ogbongbemiga suffered a shoulder injury during the Bears' preseason opener but returned in time for the team's second preseason game Aug. 17 against the Bills, so it's unclear if this issue is related to that one. The former Charger saw action on 362 special-teams snaps and 15 defensive snaps for Chicago last year, making 13 tackles (seven solo).

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recovered from shoulder injury Ogbongbemiga (shoulder) logged five tackles (four solo) and a forced fumble during Sunday's 38-0 win over the Bills.

Impact Ogbongbemiga suffered a shoulder during the Bears' preseason opener against the Dolphins, but he progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to play Sunday. He led the Bears in tackles and forced a fumble late in the third quarter, which led to Chicago scoring 14 plays later on an Ian Wheeler 10-yard rushing touchdown. Ogbongbemiga primarily served on special teams for the Bears in 2024 and logged 13 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games, and that role is his clearest path to making the 53-man roster at the end of training camp.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with shoulder injury Ogbongbemiga is questionable to return to Sunday's preseason game against Miami due to a shoulder injury, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Even if the injury is determined to be minor, the Bears will likely play it safe with Ogbongbemiga and keep him sidelined for the rest of Sunday's exhibition game. He is battling for a spot on the 53-man roster as a depth linebacker and special teams contributor.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs new contract Ogbongbemiga agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal with the Bears on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact An undrafted free agent back in 2021, the linebacker latched onto the NFL as a special teamer recording 36 total tackles and two fumble recoveries in three seasons with Los Angeles. The 26-year-old joined the Bears this past season and reprised a similar role playing a career-high 352 special teams snaps in 2024.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 6, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Out of concussion protocol Ogbongbemiga (concussion) was left off the Bears' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Ogbongbemiga was thought to have sustained a concussion during the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Texans, but following Wednesday's injury report, it appears he's passed protocol. Expect the Oklahoma State product to remain one of Chicago's top rotational outside linebackers as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for concussion Ogbongbemiga is being evaluated for a concussion in Sunday's contest with the Texans.

Impact Ogbongbemiga appears to have suffered a blow to the head and his return to the game is now in question. The linebacker operates primarily as a special-teams option, so his absence doesn't carry a major impact to Chicago's defense.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for concussion Ogbongbemiga is being evaluated for a concussion in Sunday's contest with the Texans.

Impact Ogbongbemiga appears to have suffered a blow to the head, and his return to the game is now in question. The linebacker operates primarily as a special-teams option, so his absence shouldn't have a major impact on Chicago's defense.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Amen Ogbongbemiga intercepts Logan Woodside's pass Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell hits Bengals quarterback Logan Woodside as he throws, which leads to the ball fluttering in the air and an i...

AUGUST 17, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Headed to Windy City Ogbongbemiga signed a contract with the Bears on Thursday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ogbongbemiga spent the first three seasons of his career with the Chargers after going undrafted out of Oklahoma State in 2021. The 25-year-old has primarily seen action on special teams, where he had four tackles and two fumble recoveries in 2023.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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