Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Ruled out to face Packers
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Ogbongbemiga (concussion) is ruled out for Saturday's wild-card matchup against Green Bay.
Ogbongbemiga was not listed on Chicago's injury report Tuesday, but he was added as a non-participant Wednesday and Thursday and appears to now be in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. In order to be eligible for the Bears' next contest should the team advance further in the NFC playoffs, Ogbongbemiga will first need to fully clear the concussion protocol.
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Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Ready for Sunday
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Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.
The 27-year-old from Oklahoma State upgraded from a limited practice Thursday to a full session Friday, suggesting he's moved past his hamstring issue in time to play Sunday. Now fully healthy, Ogbongbemiga is expected to operate as the Chicago's No. 2 middle linebacker in Week 17.
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Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Exits with hamstring issue Week 15
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Ogbongbemiga is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Cleveland due to a hamstring injury.
Ogbongbemiga was deemed questionable to return early in the fourth quarter. With fellow linebacker Ruben Hyppolite (coach's decision) inactive Sunday, Jalen Reeves-Maybin and Noah Sewell may see more defensive snaps.
Ogbongbemiga recorded 14 tackles, including two solo, in the Bears' 31-28 win over the Steelers on Sunday.
Ogbongbemiga played his first meaningful defensive snaps of the season after previously appearing only on special teams, and he benefited from Chicago's depleted linebacker group. His 14-tackle outing establishes him as a strong IDP fill-in while the Bears remain thin at linebacker.
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Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Questionable for Sunday vs. Saints
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Ogbongbemiga (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus New Orleans.
Ogbongbemiga has yet to suit up this regular season after being placed on Chicago's injured reserve prior to Week 1, but it looks like there's a chance he could play in Week 7 after participating fully at practice Friday. In 2024, he played 362 snaps on special teams compared to just 15 on defense.
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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.
