Amen Ogbongbemiga Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Bears vs Eagles game on Friday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 23, 2025
Huge fill-in performance
Ogbongbemiga recorded 14 tackles, including two solo, in the Bears' 31-28 win over the Steelers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 6, 2025
Activated from IR
Ogbongbemiga (knee) was activated from injured reserve Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Ogbongbemiga is all set to make his season debut after missing the team's first eight contests of the year while recovering from a knee injury. The 27-year-old recorded 13 total tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, while appearing in all 17 regular-season games with the Bears in 2024, though he did operate primarily as a special-teams option. Now in 2025, Ogbongbemiga is set to slot in as the top reserve option behind T.J. Edwards (hand) at middle linebacker.
Nov 1, 2025
Won't return in Week 9
Ogbongbemiga (knee) has downgraded and been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
The Oklahoma State product has yet to play this season due to a knee injury, and he'll remain on the injured reserve list for another week. While Ogbongbemiga is sidelined in Week 9, expect Noah Sewell and D'Marco Jackson to operate as the Bears' top reserve linebackers.
Oct 25, 2025
Staying on IR
Ogbongbemiga (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Although Ogbongbemiga logged a full week of practice, he'll remain on the injured reserve list through Chicago's Week 8 matchup. The Oklahoma State product has yet to play in 2025 after recording 13 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 17 games with the Bears in 2024.
Oct 18, 2025
Remaining on IR
Ogbongbemiga (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Ogbongbemiga was a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday, but he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery from a knee injury to return for Week 7. His next opportunity to make his 2025 regular-season debut is Week 8 against the Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 26.
Oct 17, 2025
Questionable for Sunday vs. Saints
Ogbongbemiga (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus New Orleans.
ANALYSIS
Ogbongbemiga has yet to suit up this regular season after being placed on Chicago's injured reserve list 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.
Oct 16, 2025
Designated to return from IR
The Bears designated Ogbongbemiga (groin) to return from injured reserve Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Ogbongbemiga opened the season on injured reserve, but it appears he has progressed enough in his recovery from a groin injury to return to practice. He was limited in Thursday's practice, so he's unlikely to be reinstated from IR until he logs a full practice, which makes him a long shot to play against the Saints on Sunday.
Aug 27, 2025
Placed on IR
Ogbongbemiga (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, but with a designation to return.
ANALYSIS
The linebacker can come back after missing the minimum of four regular-season games. Ogbongbemiga suffered a shoulder injury during the Bears' preseason opener but returned in time for the team's second preseason game Aug. 17 against the Bills, so it's unclear if this issue is related to that one. The former Charger saw action on 362 special-teams snaps and 15 defensive snaps for Chicago last year, making 13 tackles (seven solo).
Aug 18, 2025
Recovered from shoulder injury
Ogbongbemiga (shoulder) logged five tackles (four solo) and a forced fumble during Sunday's 38-0 win over the Bills.
ANALYSIS
Ogbongbemiga suffered a shoulder during the Bears' preseason opener against the Dolphins, but he progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to play Sunday. He led the Bears in tackles and forced a fumble late in the third quarter, which led to Chicago scoring 14 plays later on an Ian Wheeler 10-yard rushing touchdown. Ogbongbemiga primarily served on special teams for the Bears in 2024 and logged 13 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games, and that role is his clearest path to making the 53-man roster at the end of training camp.
Aug 10, 2025
Leaves game with shoulder injury
Ogbongbemiga is questionable to return to Sunday's preseason game against Miami due to a shoulder injury, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 6, 2025
Signs new contract
Ogbongbemiga agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal with the Bears on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 18, 2024
Out of concussion protocol
Ogbongbemiga (concussion) was left off the Bears' injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 15, 2024
Being evaluated for concussion
Ogbongbemiga is being evaluated for a concussion in Sunday's contest with the Texans.
ANALYSIS
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 doesn't carry a major impact to Chicago's defense.
Mar 14, 2024
Headed to Windy City
Ogbongbemiga signed a contract with the Bears on Thursday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 21, 2023
No injury designation for Week 16
Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's contest against the Bills.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 14, 2023
Inactive Thursday
Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
The linebacker was estimated as a limited participant in walkthroughs throughout the week leading up to the game. Ogbongbemiga has played on only five defensive snaps in 2023.
Dec 13, 2023
Iffy for Week 15
Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 10, 2023
Won't play versus Denver
Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Ogbongbemiga wasn't able to participate in practice all week and will miss his first game of the season. He's played all but five of his 251 snaps on special teams and has three tackles (two solo) in 12 games.
Dec 8, 2023
Iffy for Week 14
Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 6, 2023
Dealing with hamstring injury
Ogbongbemiga didn't practice Wednesday due to a hamstring issue.
ANALYSIS
The extent of Ogbongbemiga's injury isn't clear, but given his DNP on Wednesday and the nature of hamstring injuries, there's a chance he'll be unable to suit up Sunday against the Broncos. The third-year linebacker has played in all 12 of Los Angeles' games this season but has primarily seen work on special teams, logging just five defensive snaps, four of which came in Week 2 versus the Titans.
Oct 20, 2021
Career-high eight tackles
Ogbongbemiga registered eight tackles (three solo) in the 34-6 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Pressed into action with Kenneth Murray (ankle) and Drue Tranquill (chest) sidelined, the undrafted rookie performed well enough from an IDP perspective. Ogbongbemiga played his way onto the 53-man roster after an exhilarating training camp but with both Murray and Tranquill expected to return following the team's Week 7 bye, expect the Oklahoma product to shuttle back and forth between the practice squad and active roster most weeks.
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