Dayo Odeyingbo - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent to injured reserve The Bears placed Odeyingbo (quadriceps) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Odeyingbo had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, and he'll now be required to miss at least the next four contests. The 27-year-old is second on the team with 3.0 sacks this season. His placement on injured reserve coupled with Montez Sweat's PED suspension is a big hit to the Bears' pass rush.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 6 Odeyingbo (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters earlier in the week that Odeyingbo was considered a long shot to play in Week 6 after the sixth-year pro picked up a quad injury against the Packers in Week 5. Odeyingbo's next chance to play is Week 7 against the Patriots, although that game takes place on Thursday Night Football, so he won't have the normal full week to progress in his recovery. Daniel Hardy and James Lynch are both candidates to start opposite Austin Booker at defensive end for as long as Odeyingbo is sidelined.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss time Odeyingbo (quadriceps) is expected to miss time, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Odeyingbo isn't anticipated to land on injured reserve, though he could end up missing a few games, starting with the Week 6 meeting with the Falcons. With Montez Sweat (suspension) confirmed to miss the next two contests, Daniel Hardy and James Lynch could see more snaps alongside Austin Booker for the foreseeable future.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Williams close to returning after rough performance for Bears quarterbacks

Caleb Williams could return for the Chicago Bears as soon this weekend at Atlanta

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Unlikely to return to Sunday's game Odeyingbo (quadriceps) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Odeyingbo suffered a quad injury during the second half of Sunday's contest and was listed as questionable to return. After further inspection, the defensive end's chances of returning to the contest are even slimmer, meaning it will likely not happen.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return against Packers Odeyingbo (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Green Bay.

Impact Odeyingbo suffered a quad injury in the second half. If he doesn't return Sunday, Austin Booker and Daniel Hardy should see more snaps the rest of the way.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bears rolling along nicely with Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury

Not having Caleb Williams has not been a problem for the Chicago Bears so far

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Kyle Monangai scores 2 TDs as the Chicago Bears beat the New York Jets 23-12

Kyle Monangai rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns and the Chicago Bears stuffed the New York Jets for a 23-12 victory

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Bears finally saw Austin Booker, Dayo Odeyingbo answer the call in Week 3 The Chicago Bears had plenty of questions about their defensive line, but Dayo Odeyingbo and Austin Booker provided much-needed answers in W...

OCTOBER 1 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Explaining 'Motivated Dayo' Meme and Why Odeyingbo is Playing Better For Bears Bears D-lineman Dayo Odeyingbo has looked awfully 'motivated' to begin the 2026 season. How did that namesake come to be and why is he thriv...

OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM

Dayo Odeyingbo Making Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles Look Like Geniuses Amid Hot Start Dayo Odeyingbo has been shot out of a cannon over the first three games and the faith the Chicago Bears showed in him is paying off.

SEPTEMBER 30 • SI.COM

Bears Week 3 Stock Report: Dayo Odeyingbo Among 7 Rising, Rome Odunze Leads 3 Falling Dayo Odeyingbo showed just how motivated he is with another strong performance in the Chicago Bears' Week 3 win.

SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM

Bears QB Caleb Williams is 'week to week' with hamstring injury, coach Ben Johnson says

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson is leaving open the possibility that Caleb Williams could play in Week 3 against Philadelphia

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears have moved on from Week 1's offensive show

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears put together a dazzling offensive performance in their season opener

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo has a chance to completely turn the tables vs. Titans By now, many Chicago Bears fans have been able to hear about Dayo Odeyingbo's sudden re-emergence, but will it come against the Titans in th...

AUGUST 27 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Plays in Saturday opener Odeyingbo made one tackle assist in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns.

Impact Odeyingbo played 12 defensive snaps in the contest, good for 18 percent of the Bears' defensive plays. The defensive end has just recovered from an Achilles tendon tear and was quickly shut down alongside the rest of the starters after gaining a glimpse of 2026 NFL action.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

There's More to Better Bears Pass Rush than Dayo Odeyingbo's Motivation Coming back quickly from a torn Achilles tendon is nothing new for the Bears' edge rusher and he's shrugging it off like he does fan insults...

AUGUST 6 • SI.COM

A Motivated Dayo Odeyingbo Responds to the "Motivated Dayo" Meme Dayo Odeyingbo is fully aware of the "Motivated Dayo" trend that Chicago Bears fans created and ran with online throughout the offseason.

AUGUST 5 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Best Quote From Chicago Bears Camp Today: Dayo Odeyingbo is Aware of 'Motivated Dayo' Dayo Odeyingbo shared his thoughts on the "Motivated Dayo" meme following the Chicago Bears' latest practice of training camp on Wednesday.

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

Chicago Bears banking on better speed to bolster a defense that's still adjusting to new lineup

After adding Coby Bryant, Devin Bush and Dillon Thieneman and getting back injured Jaylon Johnson, the Chicago Bears defense looks like it will need an adjustment period to new per...

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Top Colts of 2026: Jaylahn Tuimoloau Takes Expected Next Step Outside of Dayo Odeyingbo, the Indianapolis Colts have struggled to net positive results from defensive ends in the second round of the NFL...

JULY 16 • SI.COM

Bears are finally learning what the Colts already knew about Dayo Odeyingbo In the current former Indianapolis Colts floating around the NFL, Dayo Odeyingbo could be among the most disappointing on his new team.

JULY 8 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Participating in full team drills Odeyingbo (Achilles) participated in full team drills during the Bears' minicamp Tuesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact It's a very promising sign for Odeyingbo, who only appeared in eight games last season before tearing his Achilles in November. Barring a major setback, it looks like there's a realistic chance he'll be ready to play a significant role on the edge come Week 1 at Carolina.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bears Injury Updates From OTAs Offer Good and Bad News for Key Defenders The Bears' latest open practice of OTAs offered injury updates on Kyler Gordon, Dayo Odeyingbo and T.J. Edwards.

JUNE 3 • SI.COM

Back in the mix for training camp Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen noted that Odeyingbo (Achilles) will "definitely be in the mix" at defensive end when the Bears get to training camp, Courtney Cronin of ESPN rep...

Impact Odeyingbo was limited to eight games during the 2025 regular season after sustaining a torn Achilles Nov. 2. It remains to be seen if the 2021 second-rounder, who signed a three-year, $48 million contract with the Bears March 2025, is limited at the start of training camp, but barring any setbacks, the 26-year-old should be able to reclaim his key role along Chicago's defensive line ahead of Week 1. Prior to his injury, Odeyingbo had recorded 21 tackles and a sack. The Vanderbilt product's career high in sacks came in 2023, when he recorded eight sacks in 17 regular-season contests with the Colts.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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