It’s no secret that the Chicago Bears could use more from their pass rush this season. With Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo combining for just four sacks on the year, the Bears could use a boost.
Seeing their four-game win streak snapped in Baltimore, the Chicago Bears came out of that game banged up on their defensive line. One of their pieces — rookie Shemar Turner — will not return this season.
If it seems tough to pin down what exactly new Bears defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo has been doing in the first two weeks of training camp—or at OTAs for that matter—it's for a good reason.
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 NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.
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.
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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 had a pass-rushing problem in 2024. Montez Sweat led the defense with just 5.5 sacks, and, as a result, it was expected that general manager Ryan Poles would take a big swing or two at adding a competent running mate opposite Sweat who could challenge for double-digit sacks in 2025.
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 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.
Chicago Bears defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo isn't a household name yet. So when GM Ryan Poles made him one of the team's priority signings in 2025 NFL free agency, some fans were confused.
The Chicago Bears agreed to terms on a three-year deal with former Indianapolis Colts edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo on the first day of 2025 NFL free agency, and while the contract was reported as a three-year, $48 million, we now know the complete details of the deal thanks to ESPN's Courtney Cronin.
The Chicago Bears have now begun to work on improving their defensive line. Sources have confirmed that the Bears are set to sign former Indianapolis Colts edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo.
Four-year veteran edge defender Dayo Odeyingbo signed a new contract with the Chicago Bears. Odeyingbo, a former second-round pick, spent the entirety of his career with the Indianapolis Colts.
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.