Andrew Billings - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Absent from injury report Billings was not listed on the Bears' injury report ahead of Sunday's NFC divisional-round game against the Rams.

Impact Billings sustained a hip injury during the Bears' wild-card win over the Packers, but his absence from the injury report indicates that he'll be available for Sunday's playoff tilt. The veteran defensive tackle logged 31 tackles (19 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games for Chicago in 2025.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hip issue Billings is questionable to return to Saturday's wild-card round game against the Packers due to a hip injury,Adam Jahns of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Billings seems to have suffered the injury in the first half and did not log a tackle before being sidelined. The exact nature of the issue remains unclear.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Billings injury update: Latest news on Bears DT's status in wild-card game | Sporting News Chicago Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings is dealing with an injury in the second quarter of the wild-card game against the Green Bay P...

JANUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Coach Ben Johnson sees his Chicago Bears capable of winning in numerous ways after beating Eagles

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson views his team as one capable of winning no matter what's required, and Friday's 24-15 victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia E...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Tyrique Stevenson recovers forced fumble on fourth-down stop Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty fumbles after being hit by Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings in the backfield, and cornerback Tyriqu...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Tyson Bagent on what contract extension means for his family, Andrew Billings on defense's goals | Press Conference Quarterback Tyson Bagent and defensive lineman Andrew Billings address the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Records sack vs. Buffalo Billings (pectoral) logged two tackles (one solo), including a sack, during the Bears' 38-0 preseason win over the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Billings was cleared to play Sunday after fully recovering from surgery in January to repair a ruptured pectoral muscle. The 2016 fourth-rounder is entering the final year of his two-year contract extension that he signed with the Bears in November of 2023. Billings is slated to serve in a rotational role at defensive tackle behind Grady Jarrett and Gervon Dextor.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Billings drops Mike White for a 6-yard sack Chicago Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Mike White for a 6-yard loss.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • NFL.COM

Andrew Billings energized by new coaching staff | Bears Weekly Defensive lineman Andrew Billings joins Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears Weekly to share his thoughts on the direction of the Bears' defe...

JULY 25, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Rome Odunze, Tyson Bagent, Andrew Billings on team chemistry, offseason goals | Press Conferences Wide receiver Rome Odunze, quarterback Tyson Bagent and defensive lineman Andrew Billings address the media on Thursday at Halas Hall.

JUNE 5, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Sheds sling after surgery Billings underwent surgery to address a ruptured pectoral, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Billings missed the last nine games of the 2024 season after tearing his pectoral in Week 9 at Arizona, but he now seems to be recovering well ahead of the start of the new league year. He projects as a regular contributor on the interior of Chicago's defensive line in 2025.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sheds sling after surgery Billings underwent surgery to address a ruptured pectoral, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spends 10 games on IR Billings missed the last 10 contests in the 2024 season with a pectoral injury.

Impact Billings recorded 13 tackles and 1.0 sacks in eight games. With a career high of 39 tackles in 2022, the defensive tackle will remain a low-ceiling IDP as he heads into the last year of his contract with Chicago.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Bears look for an interim coach bump when they visit the struggling 49ers

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DECEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Fast Facts: Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Andrew Billings Get to know Bears 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Andrew Billings as he talks with ChicagoBears.com about his foundation, proudes...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Andrew Billings named Bears' nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award Defensive tackle Andrew Billings is surprised with the Bears' nomination for the 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award presented by Natio...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Chicago Bears could find working with interim coach Thomas Brown different than with Matt Eberflus

With coach Matt Eberflus fired on Friday, the Chicago Bears entrust his duties with offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, who has been greatly responsible for turning around the seas...

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Bears Counting on Returning Players to Offset Loss of Andrew Billings in Run Defense With Montez Sweat and Kyler Gordon back the Bears anticipate figuring out how to plug the gaping hole in their run defense even after losing...

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • SI.COM

Sent to injured reserve The Bears placed Billings (pectoral) on injured reserve Thursday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Billings was injured in the Week 9 loss to Arizona and will now miss a minimum of four games, though it could be longer after it was reported Wednesday by Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times that Billings was expected to miss a prolonged period. Chris Williams and Byron Cowart are next up on the depth chart for Chicago.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

To miss extended time Billings is set to undergo surgery to address a pectoral injury he sustained Sunday at Arizona and is expected to be out for a prolonged period, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-T...

Impact The severity of Billings' injury wasn't immediately clear when it forced him out of the Bears' contest in Week 10, but it's now clear that he's dealing with a serious issue. In his stead, Chris Williams could move into a starting role on the defensive line.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling Chicago Bears face difficult task getting into NFC North contention after 4-4 start

Everything was looking up for the Chicago Bears after six games

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Has pec injury Billings suffered a pectoral injury during Sunday's 29-9 loss to the Cardinals, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact The starting defensive tackle exited the game and did not return after making three tackles (one solo). Billings has 13 tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in 2024. Zacch Pickens and Chris Williams are Chicago's backup defensive tackles.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has pec injury Billings suffered a pectoral injury during Sunday's 29-9 loss to the Cardinals, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for day Billings (chest) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Billings sustained a chest injury in the game and he'll now be forced to sit out the rest of the contest. In his absence, Zacch. Pickens will likely see an uptick in usage at defensive tackle versus Arizona.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First sack of 2024 Billings recorded three tackles and a sack in the Bears' 36-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact This was the first time that Billings posted more than two tackles in a game this season. He remains a low-upside IDP option.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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