The Chicago Bears had an active offseason on both sides of the ball, including at defensive end, where GM Ryan Poles inked Dayo Odeyingbo to a three-year, $48 million contract in free agency.
The falling dominoes continue with the Colts signing their second-round pick today, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ohio State defensive end JT Tuimoloau put pen to paper today, closing out the team’s rookie class signings.
The Chicago Bears are still in need of pass-rushing help even after signing both Dayo Odeyingbo and Grady Jarrett in free agency, so you would think they would latch on to any talent they have at the position.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles was one of the busiest decision-makers in the NFL this offseason. From trades to free-agent signings to an aggressive offensive approach in the 2025 draft, Poles, by most accounts, won the offseason.
While the Chicago Bears haven’t played a single down in 2025 yet, the slow period of the offseason has everyone analyzing the team’s roster. To be fair, for as much hype as the Bears have received, this is still a team coming off of a 5-12 campaign.
As the Chicago Bears wait for training camp to open, general manager Ryan Poles and company are scouring the roster to see where additions could be made.
Several veteran edge rushers remain unsigned at this point in the offseason. Many will land deals in the lead-up to training camp, but Ryan Poles and the Bears may not be among the top suitors on that front.
The basis for the Chicago Bears signing defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo was his versatility. "I think one of the things that he does exceptionally well is, I think he moves inside and passing downs and rushes really well from the interior," defensive coordinator Dennis Allen said.
Edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo could have anticipated a very difficult debut at Soldier Field come Monday night, Sept. 8 . Perhaps it will be a bit softer launch point.
The Chicago Bears desperately needed help with their pass rush heading into the offseason, and they proceeded to land one of the most intriguing edge rushers on the free-agent market in Dayo Odeyingbo.
The Chicago Bears completely revamped their defensive line over the offseason, signing Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo to a pair of deals that totaled nearly $100 million.
The Chicago Bears have serious questions about their pass rush following mandatory minicamp last week. Fourth-year defensive end Dominique Robinson got reps with the first team during the final two days of practice while Dayo Odeyingbo sat on the sidelines.
The Chicago Bears added five starters in the trenches before April’s draft, but the defensive line is a worry for the team with more than a month remaining before training camp.
The Chicago Bears began the 2025 offseason with a need at edge rusher, and while they did sign free agent Dayo Odeyingbo to a sizable contract, he isn't viewed as a guy who has double-digit sack potential.
Aside from signing Dayo Odeyingbo in free agency this offseason, the Chicago Bears haven't done much to improve their pass rush off the edge following a miserable 2024 season that saw Montez Sweat lead the team with just 5.5 sacks.
The Chicago Bears made a major splash in free agency when they signed edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo to a three-year, $48 million contract. As he gets fully acclimated to the Bears, Odeyingbo has one main goal in mind.
While the Chicago Bears have made plenty of changes to their roster, one area of concern continuously brought up is the team’s pass rush. But rather than dip back into the free agent market, Chicago’s answer may already be on the roster.
The Chicago Bears made a major statement when they selected tight end Colston Loveland with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. With three more picks inside the top 75, the Bears will have ample opportunity to bolster multiple areas on their roster.
The entire NFL Draft community has been trying to predict what the Chicago Bears will do with their No. 10 overall pick. However, the Bears have enough draft ammunition to make things interesting beyond just No. 10.
One area the Chicago Bears could target throughout the 2025 NFL Draft is pass rush. While the team has Montez Sweat and recent signee Dayo Odeyingbo, the Bears know they need a bit more firepower across their defensive line to compete with the NFL’s elites.
With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Indianapolis Colts should make in the coming months.
The Indianapolis Colts were criticized by many in the draft community when they selected Vanderbilt pass rusher Dayo Odeyingbo in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.