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Chicago Bears agree to terms with crucial pass rusher

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Dan Fappiano | Last updated Mar 10, 2025 3:57 PM ET

The Chicago Bears opened the legal tampering window by bolstering their offensive line with Drew Dalman.

Now, the Bears are ensuring Montez Sweat has a bit more firepower next to him on the defensive line.

Chicago has agreed to terms with defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo, via Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. He will receive a three-year, $48 million contract.

Dayo Odeyingbo joins the Chicago Bears

Odeyingbo has spent his entire career with the Indianapolis Colts after being selected in the second-round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He has gone on to appear in 61 games, starting 19 of them, and making 106 tackles, 46 quarterback hits and 16.5 sacks.

The pass rusher started a career-high 14 games in 2024 – appearing in all 17 for a third-straight year – making 31 tackles, 17 quarterback hits and three sacks. While his numbers don’t necessarily jump off the page, he gives the Bears another fierce presence off the edge. No longer can opposing teams solely focus on Sweat.

As the Bears continue building out their defense, Dayo Odeyingbo might not be their final addition on the defensive line. He was one of the more coveted options available before signing is deal, via NFL.com.

“A rolling ball of pass-rush energy, Odeyinbgo has 34 combined sacks and QB hits over the last two years, which is solid production for a part-time player.”

This is a developing story with more information to come.

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