Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 282 lbs |
| Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Vanderbilt |
| Experience: 6 |
Next Game
Now Playing
Share Video
Link copied!
-
1:54Bears Offseason Did Not Inspire Much Confidence
-
68:15Russell Wilson & Kyle Long are LIVE talking ball | Joe Burrow, Bears, Jaxson Dart | Set, Hut!
-
1:54Is Caleb Williams Becoming 'Checkdown Caleb'?
-
1:59Caleb Williams Shines for Bears in Week 6
-
1:49Dallas Cowboys' Offensive Struggles
-
1:59Chicago Bears Defensive Identity Concerns
-
1:46Bears Outpace Falcons in Caleb Williams' Return
-
1:25Drake Maye's Historic Passing Streak
-
1:43Drake Maye Leads Patriots to 26-19 Win Over Jets
-
0:57Carhartt Skilled Trades NFL Week 6: Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels?
-
1:54Caleb Williams and AJ Brown Make Early Returns From Injury
-
3:56Eagles Place QB Jalen Hurts on IR With Blood Clot
-
1:12Best Week 6 QB Matchup: Jordan Love vs. Cowboys
-
1:28NFL Week 6: Top Games to Watch
-
0:25Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. to Start vs. Bears
-
1:52Caleb Williams, Michael Penix Jr. Trending Toward Starting
-
5:43Bijan Robinson vs. Jahmyr Gibbs: Who Has the Edge?
-
1:52Penix & Williams Trending to Start Bears-Falcons
-
1:46Under the Radar: Jets Poised to Upset Patriots
-
0:32NFL Suspends Bears DE Montez Sweat for 2 Games
This page may contain affiliate links. If you click a link and sign up, make a deposit, place a wager, or make a trade, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
2026 Defensive
| STATS |
CMB
Total Tackles
|
SCK
Sacks
|
FUM
Forced Fumbles
|
INT
Interceptions
|
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Dayo Odeyingbo News
-
Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo: Sent to injured reserve
The Bears placed Odeyingbo (quadriceps) on injured reserve Saturday.
Odeyingbo had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, and he'll now be required to miss at least the next four contests. The 27-year-old is second on the team with 3.0 sacks this season. His placement on injured reserve coupled with Montez Sweat's PED suspension is a big hit to the Bears' pass rush.
... See More ... See Less -
Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo: Ruled out for Week 6
Odeyingbo (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters earlier in the week that Odeyingbo was considered a long shot to play in Week 6 after the sixth-year pro picked up a quad injury against the Packers in Week 5. Odeyingbo's next chance to play is Week 7 against the Patriots, although that game takes place on Thursday Night Football, so he won't have the normal full week to progress in his recovery. Daniel Hardy and James Lynch are both candidates to start opposite Austin Booker at defensive end for as long as Odeyingbo is sidelined.
... See More ... See Less -
Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo: Expected to miss time
Odeyingbo (quadriceps) is expected to miss time, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports.
Odeyingbo isn't anticipated to land on injured reserve, though he could end up missing a few games, starting with the Week 6 meeting with the Falcons. With Montez Sweat (suspension) also sidelined for the next two contests, Daniel Hardy and James Lynch could see more snaps alongside Austin Booker for the foreseeable future.
... See More ... See Less -
Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo: Unlikely to return to Sunday's game
Odeyingbo (quadriceps) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.
Odeyingbo suffered a quad injury during the second half of Sunday's contest and was listed as questionable to return. After further inspection, the defensive end's chances of returning to the contest are even slimmer, meaning it will likely not happen.
... See More ... See Less -
Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo: Questionable to return against Packers
Odeyingbo (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Green Bay.
Odeyingbo suffered a quad injury in the second half. If he doesn't return Sunday, Austin Booker and Daniel Hardy should see more snaps the rest of the way.
... See More ... See Less -
-
-
Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo: Plays in Saturday opener
Odeyingbo made one tackle assist in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns.
Odeyingbo played 12 defensive snaps in the contest, good for 18 percent of the Bears' defensive plays. The defensive end has just recovered from an Achilles tendon tear and was quickly shut down alongside the rest of the starters after gaining a glimpse of 2026 NFL action.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo: Participating in full team drills
Odeyingbo (Achilles) participated in full team drills during the Bears' minicamp session Tuesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
It's a very promising sign for Odeyingbo, who only appeared in eight regular-season games last season before tearing his Achilles in November. It looks like there's a realistic chance he'll be ready to play a significant role off the edge come Week 1 at Carolina.
... See More ... See Less -
Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo: Back in the mix for training camp
Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen noted this week that Odeyingbo (Achilles) will "definitely be in the mix" at defensive end when the Bears get to training camp, Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports.
Odeyingbo was limited to eight games during the 2025 regular season after sustaining a torn Achilles Nov. 2. It remains to be seen if the 2021 second-rounder, who signed a three-year, $48 million contract with the Bears in March of 2025, is limited at the start of training camp, but barring any setbacks, the 26-year-old should be able to reclaim his key role along Chicago's defensive line ahead of Week 1. Prior to his injury, Odeyingbo had recorded 21 tackles and 1.0 sacks. The Vanderbilt product's career high in sacks came in 2023, when he recorded 8.0 sacks in 17 regular-season contests with the Colts.
... See More ... See Less -
Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo: Officially placed on IR
The Bears placed Odeyingbo (Achilles) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Odeyingbo sustained an Achilles injury during the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday. The injury is severe enough for the 2021 second-rounder to be sidelined for the rest of the season, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for the start of the 2026 campaign. With Odeyingbo done for the year, the Bears solidified their depth on the defensive line by acquiring Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and a 2026 seventh-round pick via trade from the Browns on Tuesday in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo: Out for year with Achilles injury
Odeyingbo will miss the rest of the 2025 season due to an Achilles injury he sustained during the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Odeyingbo left midway through the fourth quarter of Sunday's game due to what was originally reported as an ankle injury. However, further tests have a revealed an Achilles injury that will sideline the 2021 second-rounder for the rest of the season, and he'll finish with 21 tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense across eight regular-season games. With Odeyingbo done for the year, Austin Booker and Daniel Hardy are slated to see more snaps at defensive end.
... See More ... See Less -
Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo: Exits with ankle injury
Odeyingbo is doubtful to return to Sunday's matchup versus the Lions due to an ankle injury.
Odeyingbo hopped to the medical tent in the fourth quarter and was subsequently deemed doubtful to return. If he's done for the day, he'll finish with one tackle and a quarterback hit.
... See More ... See Less -
Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo: Posts eight tackles in defeat
Odeyingbo registered eight tackles, including one tackle for loss, in the Bears' 30-16 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Odeyingbo had 12 tackles in six games before breaking out against the Ravens. This looks like an anomaly performance, and the defensive end remains a low-floor IDP.
... See More ... See Less -
-
-
-
