Dayo Odeyingbo Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Bears vs Packers game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 4, 2025
Officially placed on IR
The Bears placed Odeyingbo (Achilles) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo sustained an Achilles injury during the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday. The injury is severe enough for the 2021 second-rounder to be sidelined for the rest of the season, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for the start of the 2026 campaign. With Odeyingbo done for the year, the Bears solidified their depth on the defensive line by acquiring Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and a 2026 seventh-round pick via trade from the Browns on Tuesday in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick.
Nov 3, 2025
Out for year with Achilles injury
Odeyingbo will miss the rest of the 2025 season due to an Achilles injury he sustained during the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo left midway through the fourth quarter of Sunday's game due to what was originally reported as an ankle injury. However, further tests have a revealed an Achilles injury that will sideline the 2021 second-rounder for the rest of the season, and he'll finish with 21 tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense across eight regular-season games. With Odeyingbo done for the year, Austin Booker and Daniel Hardy are slated to see more snaps at defensive end.
Nov 2, 2025
Exits with ankle injury
Odeyingbo is doubtful to return to Sunday's matchup versus the Lions due to an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo hopped to the medical tent in the fourth quarter and was subsequently deemed doubtful to return. If he's done for the day, he'll finish with one tackle and a quarterback hit.
Oct 26, 2025
Posts eight tackles in defeat
Odeyingbo registered eight tackles, including one tackle for loss, in the Bears' 30-16 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo had 12 tackles in six games before breaking out against the Ravens. This looks like an anomaly performance, and the defensive end remains a low-floor IDP.
Mar 10, 2025
Heads to Windy City
Odeyingbo is in line to sign a three-year, $48 million contract with the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo will depart Indianapolis after four seasons with the Colts. In 2024, the Vanderbilt product recorded 31 combined tackles, including his lowest sack total since rookie season with 3.0. He'll figure to be a prominent piece on the Bears' defensive line in 2025.
Jan 18, 2025
Sees sacks total fall in 2024
Odeyingbo produced 31 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, along with two forced fumbles and a recovered fumble over 17 regular-season games.
ANALYSIS
For the third straight year, Odeyingbo played in all 17 regular-season contests. Despite the fact that he logged 120 more defensive snaps than in 2023, his total sacks dropped by over half, from 8.0 to 3.0. Odeyingbo is set to become an unrestricted free agent, and it's unclear if Indianapolis will look to bring him back.
Oct 20, 2024
Will play through hamstring issue
Odeyingbo (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Miami.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo picked up a hamstring injury in Week 6 against the Titans. He finished the week as a DNP on Friday, but the 2021 second-round pick will play through the injury for Sunday's game. Odeyingbo has accrued 11 tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble through the first six games of the regular season.
Oct 18, 2024
Could play in Week 7
Odeyingbo (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo downgraded from limited practice Thursday to a DNP on Friday, suggesting he could be trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's contest. If the Vanderbilt product is unable to play through his hamstring issue in Week 7, expect 2024 first-round pick Laiatu Latu to start opposite Kwity Paye as part of Indianapolis' top defensive-end duo.
Oct 16, 2024
Misses Wednesday's practice
Odeyingbo (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo returned in the second half of the Colts' Week 6 win over the Titans after sustaining a hamstring injury earlier in the game. However, Wednesday's DNP indicates he's still nursing the issue and could be in jeopardy of missing more time. Odeyingbo will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for the Colts' Week 7 matchup against the Dolphins.
Oct 13, 2024
Returns to Sunday's game
Odeyingbo (hamstring) has returned to Sunday's game against the Titans, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo is available to start the third quarter after leaving the game in the second quarter due to a hamstring injury. He recorded one QB hit in the first half and has 2.0 sacks on the season.
Oct 13, 2024
Exits with injury
Odeyingbo has left Sunday's game against the Titans due to a hamstring injury, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo's exit will be another blow to the Colts' defensive line. Isaiah Land and Laiatu Latu will be tasked with seeing an uptick in work while the Vanderbilt product is sidelined.
Oct 1, 2024
Registers 1.5 sacks vs. Pittsburgh
Odeyingbo tallied three tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo had a solo sack on quarterback Justin Fields for a four-yard loss late in the second quarter, and the former followed that up with a split sack with Tyquan Lewis (calf) just four plays later. Odeyingbo has logged 50 defensive snaps in each of the last two games, which coincides with Kwity Paye missing time due to a quadriceps injury. Through the first four games of the regular season, Odeyingbo has accumulated nine tackles (five solo), including 2.0 sacks.
Sep 23, 2024
Just one tackle in win
Odeyingbo had one total tackle in Sunday's win over Chicago.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo played on 62 of the defense's 90 snaps, but had little production with one tackle and just two QB hurries. He's having a slow start to the season with just 0.5 sacks and only six tackles in three games. The 2021 second-round pick had a breakout season last year with eight sacks.
Aug 7, 2024
Returns to practice
Odeyingbo (calf) returned to practice Wednesday, 93.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo is coming off the best season of his three-year career, finishing 2023 with 38 tackles (22 solo), including 8.0 sacks, two passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 17 regular-season games. Odeyingbo and Kwity Paye are locked in as the Colts' top pass rushers heading into 2024 after Samson Ebukam suffered a torn Achilles' tendon.
Jul 30, 2024
Misses practice Tuesday
Odeyingbo (calf) didn't practice Tuesday, Jake Arthur of Sports Illustrated reports.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo missed his second consecutive practice as he continues to recover from a calf injury. Once healthy, the 2021 second-round pick is slated to start at defensive end for the Colts, after he compiled 22 tackles (16 solo), with 8.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games played a season ago.
Jul 30, 2024
Misses practice Tuesday
Odeyingbo (calf) didn't practice Tuesday, Jake Arthur of Sports Illustrated reports.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo missed his second consecutive practice as he continues to recover from a calf injury. Once healthy, the 2021 second-round pick is slated to start at defensive end for the Colts, after he compiled 22 tackles (16 solo), with 8.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games played a season ago.
Jul 30, 2024
Dealing with calf injury
Odeyingbo has been sidelined for the start of the Colts' training camp due to a calf injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo is coming off the best season of his three-year career, finishing 2023 with 38 tackles (22 solo), including 8.0 sacks, two passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 17 regular-season games. Odeyingbo and Kwity Paye are locked in as the Colts' top pass rushers heading into 2024 after Samson Ebukam suffered a torn Achilles' tendon during practice Sunday.
Jul 30, 2024
Dealing with calf injury
Odeyingbo has been sidelined for the start of the Colts' training camp due to a calf injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo is coming off the best season of his three-year career, finishing 2023 with 38 tackles (22 solo), including 8.0 sacks, two passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 17 regular-season games. Odeyingbo and Kwity Paye are locked in as the Colts' top pass rushers heading into 2024 after Samson Ebukam suffered a torn Achilles' tendon during practice Sunday.
Feb 22, 2024
Manages 8.0 sacks in 2023
Odeyingbo logged 38 tackles (22 solo), 8.0 sacks, two pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 17 regular-season games with the Colts in 2023.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo, a 2021 second-round pick, put together career-high numbers across the board in 2023. He's begun to find success as a key rotational pass rusher in Indianapolis' defensive scheme, and in 2024 Odeyingbo's numbers could uptick again if he's able to more consistently handle above 50 percent of defensive snaps.
Dec 19, 2023
Registers in sack column Saturday
Odeyingbo recorded four tackles (two solo) including 1.5 sacks in Saturday's 30-13 win versus the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo's performance in Week 15 brought his season sack total up to 8.0, putting him in position to push for double digits in that category in his third NFL season. Atlanta has fielded a run-heavy squad so far this year though, so he may not get quite so many pass-rushing opportunities in Week 16.
Nov 13, 2023
Posts career day
Odeyingbo recorded three sacks and four solo tackles in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Odeybingo had three sacks coming into the day and doubled that total with a single-game career-high against New England. Now, in his third season, the Vanderbilt product has already surpassed his season-best five sacks, as his role incrementally increases each year. Next up for Odeybingo is a bye week then a date with the Buccaneers on Nov. 26.
Oct 2, 2023
Posts 1.5 sacks in loss
Odeyingbo had seven total tackles, 1.5 sacks, a pass defensed and four QB hits in Sunday's overtime loss to the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo played on 48 of the defense's 82 snaps. He could be set for a larger role in Week 5 against Tennessee if Kwity Paye misses time with a concussion.
Sep 12, 2023
Part of DE rotation
Odeyingbo didn't have a tackle but batted down a pass in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo played on 35 of the defense's 70 snaps as the Colts had a rotation among defensive ends. He didn't provide much pass rush, however, with no quarterback pressure stats.
May 17, 2023
Puts on weight in offseason
Odeyingbo is up to 285 pounds and says he can feel his Achilles getting stronger now that he's more than two years removed from tearing it, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
ANALYSIS
The Colts made Odeyingbo a second-round pick in April 2021, three months after he tore his Achilles while training for the draft. He played only 173 defensive snaps in 10 games as a rookie before progressing to 518 snaps (45.5 percent), 31 tackles and five sacks in 17 games last season. He, 2021 first-rounder Kwity Paye and offseason signing Samson Ebukam project for most of Indy's DE work this year, but Odeyingbo could also get some interior snaps on passing downs, especially if he keeps his weight above 280.
Dec 19, 2022
Career high in tackles, sacks
Odeyingbo recorded five tackles (four solo) and two sacks during Saturday's 39-26 loss to the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Despite having played just 47 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps Saturday versus Minnesota, Odeyingbo logged the first multi-sack performance of his career. The second-year defensive end also amassed a career-high five stops this past weekend, so he'll likely retain his usual rotational role on the team's defensive line when Indianapolis hosts the Chargers next Monday night.
Sep 12, 2022
Just four snaps in season opener
Odeyingbo had one total tackle and played four snaps on defense in Sunday's tie at Houston.
ANALYSIS
The Colts selected Odeyingbo in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 54th overall, despite him suffering a torn Achilles' tendon just a few months before the draft. He returned to play in ten games last season, but just 167 snaps and he had just six tackles. It looks like he'll begin the season far down on the depth chart.
Oct 30, 2021
Ready to debut
Odeyingbo (Achilles) has been activated off the Colts' NFI list.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo made his return to practice prior to Week 7 and is now ready to suit up. The rookie second-round pick had been recovering from a torn Achilles during the NFL Draft process.
Oct 20, 2021
Makes practice debut
Odeyingbo (Achilles) resumed practicing Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 the Fan reports.
ANALYSIS
Odeyingbo is ineligible to play until Week 9, but it's at least encouraging to see him now participating in practice. The rookie second-round pick suffered a torn Achilles while preparing for the NFL Draft.
Sep 1, 2021
Placed on reserve/NFI list
The Colts placed Odeyingbo (Achilles) on the reserve/non-football injury list to open the regular season, Joel Erickson of the Indianapolis Star reports.
ANALYSIS
This move was expected as Odeyingbo tore his Achilles while training for the NFL Draft. The 22-year-old will be inactive for at least the first six weeks of the season after being placed on the reserve/NFI list, but it remains to be seen if that is all the time that he will miss. The rookie wants to play this season, but the Colts will most likely be extremely cautious with their second-round pick.
May 7, 2021
Wants to play this year
Odeyingbo (Achilles) said Friday "the goal is to be back playing this year," Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie second-round pick is working his way back from a torn Achilles suffered back in January, and general manager Chris Ballard recently said the Colts would've had a first-round grade on Odeyingbo if not for the injury. As it stands, Odeyingbo's recovery timetable could allow him to see the field in 2021, but such an opportunity might not come until late in the season. The Colts may target 2022 for Odeyingbo to contribute in a full-time role.
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