Joel Iyiegbuniwe - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Seahawks Waive Joel Iyiegbuniwe, 4 Undrafted Rookies to Reach 80-Man Limit Getting an early head start on the second waive of NFL-mandated roster cuts, Seattle made a somewhat surprising move at linebacker by jettis...

AUGUST 20, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

AUGUST 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Released by Seahawks Seattle released Iyiegbuniwe on Saturday, John Boyle of Seahawks.com reports.

Impact He'll immediately become an unrestricted free agent. The 26-year-old linebacker was relegated entirely to special-teams work with the Bears last season before signing with the Seahawks in March. Now he'll hope to find another team prior to the start of the 2022 campaign.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks 90-Man Roster Rundown: Joel Iyiegbuniwe Traveling to the Pacific Northwest along with his former defensive coordinator in Chicago, “Iggy” has sights set on earning defensive playin...

JULY 2, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Welcome to Seattle, Joel Iyiegbuniwe! The Seahawks signed linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe, adding a player who should contribute on special teams while also potentially competing for...

MARCH 26, 2022 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Inks deal with Seahawks Iyiegbuniwe signed a contract with the Seahawks on Thursday.

Impact Iyiegbuniwe was limited to playing on special teams last year, en route to racking up four solo tackles and a forced fumble. He appears likely to serve as a depth linebacker in 2022.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PHOTOS: Joel Iyiegbuniwe Through The Years Check out photos of Seahawks linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe from his first four seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, including his perfor...

MARCH 24, 2022 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Report: Seahawks, LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe Agree to Terms Aiming to beef up one of the best special teams units in the NFL, the Seahawks have reportedly added former Bears linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniw...

MARCH 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Posts no stats in loss Iyiegbuniwe didn't record any stats in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with four tackles.

Impact Iyiegbuniwe played exclusively on special teams, and unless he moves into a prominent role on defense wherever he signs, he won't be a recommended option in 2022 IDP leagues. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from COVID-19 list Iyiegbuniwe (undisclosed) was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Iyiegbuniwe, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Dec. 16, was sidelined for over two weeks. The 26-year-old linebacker has played exclusively on special teams this season, so his return shouldn't impact the Bears' defensive rotations.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out Monday Iyiegbuniwe (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact Iyiegbuniwe was among six players on the Chicago roster placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday. It's unclear whether he tested positive for the virus or was a close contact, though he'll have a quick turnaround in order to be activated in time for Monday's game against Minnesota. Iyiegbuniwe has played exclusively on special teams this season, logging four total tackles across 10 games.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records full practice Wednesday Iyiegbuniwe (hamstring) was listed as a full participant for Wednesday's practice.

Impact Iyiegbuniwe first injured his hamstring in Week 3 and he hasn't been able to return to the field since then. The linebacker is slated to be available for Week 6's game against the Packers after recording a full practice Wednesday. Expect Caleb Johnson to continue to fill the void behind Roquan Smith until Iyiegbuniwe returns.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Fishbain: Bears inactives include the four players out... - The Athletic Bears inactives include the four players out with injury (Akiem Hicks, Joel Iyiegbuniwe, J.P. Holtz, Jesse James) plus Nick Foles and Bresha...

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out again Week 5 Iyiegbuniwe (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Iyiegbuniwe has been dealing with an aggravated shoulder injury since the Bears' Week 3 loss to the Browns. Caleb Johnson will likely continue to fill the depth role behind Roquan Smith until Iyiegbuniwe returns to the field. The linebacker's next chance to play will be in Week 6 against the Packers.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Week 4 Iyiegbuniwe (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Iyiegbuniwe was forced to miss the Bears' season opener with a shoulder injury, but he is now dealing with a hamstring injury he suffered against the Browns in Week 3. With the linebacker unavailable Sunday, Caleb Johnson may need to provide support behind Roquan Smith at left inside linebacker.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go for Week 2 Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder) is listed as active ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bengals.

Impact Iyiegbuniwe missed the Bears' season opener as he dealt with a shoulder injury, but he was able to return to practice this week and will be active for Week 2. His role is uncertain, but he will likely operate as a reserve linebacker behind Roquan Smith.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in practice Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder) was listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact Iyiegbuniwe was unable to play in the Bears' season opener against the Rams, as he was still dealing with a shoulder injury he sustained in Chicago's preseason finale. Now that the linebacker is healthy, Iyiegbuniwe is slated to fill in as the main reserve interior linebacker behind Roquan Smith.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 1 Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Rams.

Impact Iyiegbuniwe suffered a shoulder injury in the Bears' preseason finale against the Titans, and the issue will keep him off the field for Sunday's season opener. Josh Woods should serve as the primary backup behind Roquan Smith.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers shoulder injury Saturday Iyiegbuniwe injured his shoulder during Saturday's preseason contest against the Titans, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Iyiegbuniwe played in all 16 games -- mainly on special teams -- for the Bears last season. Even with the addition of Alec Ogletree, he will likely be a lock to make the roster if his shoulder injury isn't too significant.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will Joel Iyiegbuniwe be a surprise starter for the Bears in 2020? Is Joel Iyiegbuniwe capable of filling in for an injured starter on the Bears defense in 2020?

JULY 6, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Chicago Bears linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe has a special gratitude for 1 person during National Nurses Week — his mom, who inspires his ideas of a post-NFL career in medicine Abiola Iyiegbuniwe supported the football career of her son Joel by taking him to practices and out-of-state football camps when he was youn...

MAY 10, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

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