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Bears’ Dayo Odeyingbo Tears Achilles, Out for Season

The season-ending loss intensifies Chicago’s need for edge help before Tuesday’s trade deadline.

Overview

  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday that Odeyingbo tore his Achilles during Sunday’s win over the Bengals and will miss the rest of 2025.
  • The defensive end joined Chicago in March on a three-year, $48 million deal after four seasons with the Colts.
  • He started all eight games this season and logged heavy snaps but produced one sack with 21 tackles, one pass deflection and four quarterback hits.
  • Chicago’s depth is already thin with rookie Shemar Turner out for the year, leaving Montez Sweat, Austin Booker, Dominique Robinson and Daniel Hardy as the primary options.
  • Team reporters note the Bears could seek another edge rusher before the deadline, with internal replacements expected to see expanded roles in the meantime.