Ogbongbemiga (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, but with a designation to return.
The linebacker can come back after missing the minimum of four regular-season games. Ogbongbemiga suffered a shoulder injury during the Bears' preseason opener but returned in time for the team's second preseason game Aug. 17 against the Bills, so it's unclear if this issue is related to that one. The former Charger saw action on 362 special-teams snaps and 15 defensive snaps for Chicago last year, making 13 tackles (seven solo).
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Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Leaves game with shoulder injury
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Ogbongbemiga is questionable to return to Sunday's preseason game against Miami due to a shoulder injury, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Even if the injury is determined to be minor, the Bears will likely play it safe with Ogbongbemiga and keep him sidelined for the rest of Sunday's exhibition game. He is battling for a spot on the 53-man roster as a depth linebacker and special teams contributor.
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Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Signs new contract
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Ogbongbemiga agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal with the Bears on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
An undrafted free agent back in 2021, the linebacker latched onto the NFL as a special teamer recording 36 total tackles and two fumble recoveries in three seasons with Los Angeles. The 26-year-old joined the Bears this past season and reprised a similar role playing a career-high 352 special teams snaps in 2024.
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Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Out of concussion protocol
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Ogbongbemiga (concussion) was left off the Bears' injury report Wednesday.
Ogbongbemiga was thought to have sustained a concussion during the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Texans, but following Wednesday's injury report, it appears he's passed protocol. Expect the Oklahoma State product to remain one of Chicago's top rotational outside linebackers as the season progresses.
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Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Being evaluated for concussion
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Ogbongbemiga is being evaluated for a concussion in Sunday's contest with the Texans.
Ogbongbemiga appears to have suffered a blow to the head, and his return to the game is now in question. The linebacker operates primarily as a special-teams option, so his absence shouldn't have a major impact on Chicago's defense.
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Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Headed to Windy City
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Ogbongbemiga signed a contract with the Bears on Thursday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Ogbongbemiga spent the first three seasons of his career with the Chargers after going undrafted out of Oklahoma State in 2021. The 25-year-old has primarily seen action on special teams, where he had four tackles and two fumble recoveries in 2023.
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Chargers' Amen Ogbongbemiga: No injury designation for Week 16
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Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's contest against the Bills.
Ogbongbemiga was a full participant in Thursday's practice after practicing in limited fashion in the two previous sessions. The veteran has played just five defensive snaps in the 12 games he's appeared in this season. Ogbongbemiga is on track to make his return after missing the last two games due to a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old should operate in depth role at linebacker and as a contributor on special teams.
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Chargers' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Iffy for Week 15
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Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Raiders.
Ogbongbemiga was estimated as a limited participant in all three walkthroughs leading up to Thursday's AFC West showdown. He's primarily played on special teams and has two tackles in 12 games this season.
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Chargers' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Iffy for Week 14
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Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
Ogbongbemiga was a DNP in all three practices this week, leaving his status for Sunday's game up in the air. He's played mostly on special teams this season and has three tackles across 12 games.
