CHI Dayo Odeyingbo
NFL defensive end. Position: DE. Team: Chicago Bears.
Quick Facts
- Position: DE (Defensive End)
- Team: CHI (Chicago Bears)
- Contract: 3 years, $48M ($32M guaranteed) — signed 2025
2026 Outlook
Odeyingbo is in a make-or-break year for the Bears after a disappointing Year 1 on his three-year, $48M deal. He played just 8 games in 2025 before tearing his Achilles in Week 9 against Cincinnati, totaling 21 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack, 4 QB hits, and 10 pressures. The good news is he won't start training camp on the PUP list, signaling faster recovery trajectory than typical Achilles injuries. However, with a $20.5M salary cap hit in 2026, Odeyingbo is under immense pressure to prove his worth. Chicago is banking on their returning cast of injured players to perform in 2026, but Odeyingbo faces the highest expectations on the defensive line (per 10 Bears returning from injury heading into training camp).
Role / Depth Chart
Starting defensive end; part of Bears' edge rush rotation.
Injury Status
Tore Achilles in Week 9, 2025 win over Cincinnati Bengals. Not on PUP list heading into 2026 training camp, suggesting good recovery progress.
Recent News
- 2026-07-26 — 10 Bears returning from injury heading into training camp (10 Bears returning from injury heading into training camp)
Open Questions
- Will Odeyingbo return to form after Achilles injury, or will durability concerns persist?
- Can he justify the $20.5M cap hit in 2026?