Andrew Billings Injury News & Updates
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Records one sack vs. Buffalo
Billings (pectoral) logged two tackles (one solo), including a sack, during the Bears' 38-0 preseason win over the Bills on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Billings was cleared to play Sunday after fully recovering from surgery in January to repair a ruptured pectoral muscle. The 2016 fourth-rounder is entering the final year of his two-year contract extension that he signed with the Bears in November of 2023. Billings is slated to serve in a rotational role at defensive tackle behind Grady Jarrett and Gervon Dextor.
Jan 7, 2025
Sheds sling after surgery
Billings underwent surgery to address a ruptured pectoral, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Billings missed the last nine games of the 2024 season after tearing his pectoral in Week 9 at Arizona, but he now seems to be recovering well ahead of the start of the new league year. He projects as a regular contributor on the interior of Chicago's defensive line in 2025.
Jan 6, 2025
Spends 10 games on IR
Billings missed the last 10 contests in the 2024 season with a pectoral injury.
ANALYSIS
Billings recorded 13 tackles and 1.0 sacks in eight games. With a career high of 39 tackles in 2022, the defensive tackle will remain a low-ceiling IDP as he heads into the last year of his contract with Chicago.
Nov 7, 2024
Sent to injured reserve
The Bears placed Billings (pectoral) on injured reserve Thursday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Billings was injured in the Week 9 loss to Arizona and will now miss a minimum of four games, though it could be longer after it was reported Wednesday by Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times that Billings was expected to miss a prolonged period. Chris Williams and Byron Cowart are next up on the depth chart for Chicago.
Nov 6, 2024
To miss extended time
Billings is set to undergo surgery to address a pectoral injury he sustained Sunday at Arizona and is expected to be out for a prolonged period, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The severity of Billings' injury wasn't immediately clear when it forced him out of the Bears' contest in Week 10, but it's now clear that he's dealing with a serious issue. In his stead, Chris Williams could move into a starting role on the defensive line.
Nov 3, 2024
Has pec injury
Billings suffered a pectoral injury during Sunday's 29-9 loss to the Cardinals, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The starting defensive tackle exited the game and did not return after making three tackles (one solo). Billings has 13 tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in 2024. Zacch Pickens and Chris Williams are Chicago's backup defensive tackles.
Nov 3, 2024
Done for day
Billings (chest) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Billings sustained a chest injury in the game and he'll now be forced to sit out the rest of the contest. In his absence, Zacch Pickens will likely see an uptick in usage at defensive tackle versus Arizona.
Oct 6, 2024
First sack of 2024
Billings recorded three tackles and a sack in the Bears' 36-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
This was the first time that Billings posted more than two tackles in a game this season. He remains a low-upside IDP option.
Sep 29, 2024
Ready to face Rams
Billings (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Billings as limited in practice twice this week due to a knee injury, while also missing Thursday's session, but he'll be on the field Sunday versus Los Angeles. The veteran defensive tackle has played more than 65 percent of defensive snaps in each of Chicago's first three regular-season games this year.
Aug 6, 2024
Rotational role expected
Billings recorded 27 tackles over 17 games in his first season with the Bears and will likely continue in a part-time role in 2024.
ANALYSIS
Billings played between 25 and 35 snaps in all but four games. There were only three occasions in which the veteran surpassed two tackles. With second-year players Gervon Dexter and Zaach Pickens possibly taking a step forward, it's possible that Billings could see a slight dip in snaps. That would make the low-floor IDP value of Billings even lower.
Jan 8, 2024
Finishes quiet year in Chicago
Billings notched two tackles in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Playing on the fourth team in his six-year career, Billings had one of his least productive seasons by recording 27 tackles over 17 games. The veteran defensive tackle is signed through 2025, but he'll go into 2024 as a low-upside IDP.
Nov 2, 2023
Signs two-year extension
The Bears signed Billings to a two-year, $8.5 million contract extension Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The deal contains $6 million guaranteed. The 28-year-old signed a one-year contract with Chicago last offseason and has started all eight games to this point, registering 14 tackles (seven solo), including three tackles for loss, and one QB hit on 48 percent of the Bears' defensive snaps. It's a strong deal for the veteran, who had been with four different teams in the last four years.
Mar 16, 2023
Lands in windy city
Billings signed a contract with the Bears on Thursday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Billings appeared in 14 games for the Raiders last season, recording 39 tackles (18 solo) and one sack. He previously spent time with the Browns and the Bengals, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 Draft. He'll likely compete for a depth role in the middle of Chicago's defensive line.
Dec 24, 2022
Back in action Saturday
Billings (lower leg) is listed as active Saturday at Pittsburgh.
ANALYSIS
Sidelined since Week 12 due to a lower-leg issue, Billings put together three limited sessions in a row for a second consecutive week. This time, though, he'll avoid being inactive. At the very least, Billings will be available to the Raiders' rotation along the interior defensive line, which so far has amounted to 34 tackles and one sack in 11 appearances.
Dec 22, 2022
Deemed questionable for Saturday
Billings (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Billings has not played since sustaining a lower-leg injury Week 12 versus Seattle, and he'll be considered questionable to play after logging three limited practices for the second week in a row. The 27-year-old logged 34 tackles and a sack over the first 11 games of the season, and he should reprise a starting role alongside defensive tackle Bilal Nichols when available again. Otherwise, expect Jerry Tillery should continue to see increased playing time on the interior of Las Vegas' defensive line.
Dec 18, 2022
Sitting out Sunday
Billings (lower leg) has been ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game versus New England.
ANALYSIS
Billings will miss his second game in a row after picking up a lower-leg injury versus Seattle in Week 12. His next chance to suit up will come versus the Steelers on Saturday, Dec. 24. With fellow defensive tackle Neil Farrell (coach's decision) also inactive, expect Jerry Tillery to see the vast majority of reps alongside Bilal Nichols on Sunday.
Dec 16, 2022
Draws questionable tag
Billings (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Billings logged limited workloads at practice all week and is looking like a true game-time decision. If he is ultimately unable to go again, Jerry Tillery and Neil Farrell could again be in line for increased snaps.
Dec 7, 2022
Out for Thursday's matchup
Billings (lower leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rams, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Billings is in line to miss his second straight contest as a result of the lower-leg injury he sustained versus Seattle in Week 12. In his absence, Bilal Nichols, Neil Farrell and Matthew Butler could all receive additional opportunities on the interior of Las Vegas' defensive line for the time being.
Nov 27, 2022
Sustains leg injury Sunday
Billings suffered a lower-leg injury during Sunday's overtime win in Seattle.
ANALYSIS
Initially, Billings was listed as questionable to return after he remained on the turf and needed assistance to get to the sideline in the second half, per Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Billings was ruled out a short time later, ending Week 12 with four tackles, including one sack.
Sep 14, 2022
Not on injury report
Billings (undisclosed) was not listed on the Raiders' injury report Wednesday, Rachel Gossen of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Billings exited during the fourth quarter of Las Vegas' season-opening loss to the Chargers this past Sunday with an undisclosed injury. However, his lack of any injury designation Wednesday appears to indicate that he should be available heading into the team's Week 2 matchup against Arizona. Billings has already surpassed his total defensive production from last season -- one tackle over six games with Cleveland -- through one game in 2022, and he should slot in as of of the Raiders' starting defensive when healthy moving forward.
Sep 11, 2022
Dealing with unspecified injury
Billings sustained an undisclosed injury during Sunday's loss to the Chargers, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Billings started Sunday's season opener and recorded three tackles (two solo), but he sustained an injury early in the fourth quarter and didn't return. The specifics of his injury haven't been revealed, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for next Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Cardinals.
Feb 27, 2022
Signs with Raiders
Billings will sign a contract with the Raiders on Sunday, Matt Lombardo of FanSided reports.
ANALYSIS
Billings appeared in six games for the Browns in 2021 but was let go in November. He finished the year on the Dolphins' practice squad but will attempt to carve out a role with the Raiders during the offseason.
Nov 15, 2021
Lands with Miami
Billings was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Billings failed to draw any interest while on waivers but found a new home quickly after becoming a free agent earlier in the day. He appeared in six games for Cleveland in 2021 before being issued his release earlier in the week.
Aug 4, 2020
Opts out of 2020 campaign
Billings has opted out of the upcoming season due to COVID-19 concerns, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Billings -- who logged 35 tackles and a sack for the Bengals in 2019 -- signed a one-year contract with the Browns back in March, worth $3.5 million. The 25-year-old had been expected to be part of the team's defensive tackle rotation, along with Sheldon Richardson and Larry Ogunjobi.
Mar 19, 2020
Heads to Cleveland
Billings agreed to terms Thursday on a contract with the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Billings played a key role along Cincinnati's defensive line in 2019, and he now remains in division via a move to Cleveland. The 24-year-old doesn't possess much fantasy value for IDP leagues, due to his lack of sack production, but he stands to secure a steady role shoring up the Browns' run defense.
Jan 24, 2020
One sack in 16 games
Billings notched 35 tackles (18 solo) and one sack across 16 regular-season games in 2019.
ANALYSIS
Billings played a steady role along Cincinnati's defensive line for the second straight season, but a lack of upside as a pass-rusher once again kept him largely off the IDP radar. The 23-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
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