Bears to sign Dayo Odeyingbo

New signings Jarrett, Odeyingbo bring different experiences to Bears defensive line
When defensive linemen Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo met with reporters this week at Halas Hall after signing free-agent deals with the Bears, they sat at the podium at different points of their
Why didn't Dayo Odeyingbo re-sign with Colts? What to know about his deal with Bears
The Colts entered free agency ranked 20th in available salary cap space and with a number of positions to address. While one can reason why adding to defensive end could make sense, it is far from a top priority with Laiatu Latu, Kwity Paye, and Samson Ebukam all under contract yet.
Bears to sign Dayo Odeyingbo: Experts hand out grades for Chicago
Here's a collection of grades for the Bears' expected signing of Dayo Odeyingbo, where experts are mostly positive about the addition.
Bears GM Ryan Poles explains plan for DE Dayo Odeyingbo
Getting a player who can be, as Poles described, disruptive as Odeyingbo is, that will allow defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to put him in different positions to maximize his success. Although he's mainly slotted at defensive end, Poles said they will play Odeyingbo in different spots on the line when the timing is right.
'Nowhere else I'd rather be': Dayo Odeyingbo excited to sign with Bears
When the Bears expressed their interest in signing defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo, the 25-year-old Texas native felt the opportunity to join a "special" building in a historic sports city like Chicago was one he couldn't pass up.
How Grady Jarrett explained the impact Chicago Bears pass rusher Dayo Odeyingbo can have
In Odeyingbo, the Bears are paying $48 million for his potential, which Odeyingbo said improves as he enters each season. He learned this as a rookie, when he was limited to 10 games after suffering a torn achilles in his final season at Vanderbilt.
Updated Bears edge rusher depth after Dayo Odeyingbo signing
After making three separate moves to acquire offensive linemen Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, and Jonah Jackson, the team addressed their need for an edge rusher opposite Montez Sweat by agreeing to terms with Dayo Odeyingbo on a three-year deal worth $48 million, $32 million of which is guaranteed.
Chicago Bears 2025 free-agency tracker: Grady Jarrett, Dayo Odeyingbo join D-line
GM Ryan Poles continued his overhaul of the offensive line by adding Drew Dalman, then turned his attention to the defensive line.
Chicago Bears confidence in Dayo Odeyingbo shown in NFL free agency contract ranking
The Chicago Bears moved quickly to sign former Colts edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo in 2025 free agency, and his contract shows just how much they wanted him.
What the Bears are getting in new DE Dayo Odeyingbo
The Chicago Bears continue to prioritize the trenches with the expected signing of defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo, who agreed to terms on a three-year, $48 million deal with $32 million guaranteed. Outside of offensive line,
Grading the Bears' expected signing of EDGE Dayo Odeyingbo
The Bears are signing Dayo Odeyingbo to a three-year deal to play opposite Montez Sweat. Here is our initial grade of the signing.
New Bears center Drew Dalman, DE Dayo Odeyingbo are ready to get aggressive
There has been a concerted effort from General Manager Ryan Poles and new Head Coach Ben Johnson to beef up the trenches.
Chicago Bears view Dayo Odeyingbo ideal for scheme-driven edge role
Most defensive ends are not 286 pounds but the defensive scheme of new coordinator Dennis Allen dictates a player on one side ...
GM Ryan Poles' major investment in defensive line gives Bears shot to finally fix pass rush
There's some risk in betting on Grady Jarrett to dominate well into his 30s and Dayo Odeyingbo to grow into more of a force ...
Bears add Dayo Odeyingbo: Why the DE is a good fit with coordinator Dennis Allen
The 6-foot-6 and 286-pound Odeyingbo, 25, fills the starting spot opposite Montez Sweat once held by veteran DeMarcus Walker.