Bears Release LB Amen Ogbongbemiga

Ogbongbemiga, 27, was a two-year starter at Oklahoma State and earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2019 and 2020. He signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent following the 2021 NFL Draft and made the roster in each of his first three seasons.

The Bears signed him to a one-year deal in 2024 and re-signed him to a two-year extension last year. 

In 2024, Ogbongbemiga appeared in all 17 games for the Bears and recorded 13 tackles and one tackle for loss. 

In 2025, Amen Ogbongbemiga appeared in eight games for the Bears and recorded 17 tackles, no sacks and a pass defense.