Germain Ifedi Injury News & Updates
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Placed on season-ending IR
Ifedi (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi signed with the Dolphins earlier in August but won't suit up for the team in 2025 after being moved to season-ending injured reserve. He has 117 games of regular-season NFL experience, including 15 games with the Browns in 2024.
Aug 29, 2024
Let go by Cleveland
Ifedi was released by the Browns on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi signed with Cleveland in April, suffering a hand injury in the team's second preseason contest against the Vikings. The offensive lineman will now look to secure another opportunity elsewhere.
Aug 17, 2024
Goes down with hand injury
Ifedi suffered a hand injury during Saturday's preseason game against Minnesota and has been ruled out from returning, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi signed with the Browns in April after spending part of last season on the team's practice squad. He had been on the outside looking in for a spot on the 53-man roster prior to getting hurt Saturday, and the injury could spell an end to his chances if it causes him to miss additional time.
Apr 18, 2024
Signs with Cleveland
The Browns signed Ifedi on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
The veteran offensive lineman has appeared in 102 games (83 starts) across his seven-year NFL career, with his most recent in-game action coming back in 2022. Ifedi spent part of his 2023 campaign with the Browns' practice squad, and he's now expected to compete for a depth role on the team's offensive line as the offseason progresses.
Aug 29, 2023
Signing with Bills
Buffalo will sign Ifedi to its 53-man roster, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi was released by Detroit on Sunday but has already found a new landing spot with the Bills. The offensive tackle was a first-round pick by Seattle in the 2016 draft but hasn't lived up that billing thus far. However, Ifedi has plenty of experience, playing in 102 games -- mostly as a starter -- through his NFL career.
Aug 27, 2023
Let go by Detroit
The Lions released Ifedi on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi joined the Lions in May after being cut loose in March by Atlanta. The 29-year-old started all 76 regular-season games over his first five years between the Seahawks and then the Bears. Ifedi was limited to just nine games with seven starts in Chicago during the 2021 campaign, and he appeared in all 17 games without any starts for the Falcons last year. He'll now look for a new home heading into the 2023 regular season, and he'll likely fall into the category of a primary reserve rather than a starting-caliber offensive lineman moving forward.
May 24, 2023
Joins Lions
Ifedi has agreed to a contract with the Lions, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi was recently cut loose by the Falcons after just re-signing with them in March. The 2016 first-round pick only played six snaps in 2023 and is looking to rejuvinate his career. He will now compete for a spot on the Lions' roster in Week 1.
May 16, 2023
Gets cut loose
Ifedi was released by the Falcons on Tuesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitutionreports.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi spent last season with Atlanta and re-signed with the team in March, but it appears the Falcons have decided to go in a different direction. The veteran tackle played just six snaps last season, despite starting 83 of his previous 85 games between Seattle and Chicago, since he came into the league as a first-round selection in the 2016 Draft by the Seahawks. He'll now have to find an opportunity elsewhere.
Mar 22, 2023
Returning to Atlanta
The Falcons re-signed Ifedi to a one-year deal Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi will remain in Atlanta where he played six snaps in 17 games last season. The 2016 first-round pick should be expected to have a similar role next and will add value as an experienced backup to Kaleb McGary.
Apr 6, 2022
Signs one-year deal with Atlanta
Ifedi signed a one-year contract with the Falcons on Wednesday, source reports.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi started all 16 games for Chicago in 2020 -- six at right tackle and 10 at right guard -- but suffered a knee injury in Week 5 last season and wasn't activated until late December. The versatile 27-year-old figures to provide depth to the right side of Atlanta's offensive line during the 2022 campaign.
Dec 20, 2021
Returns to active roster
Ifedi (knee) was activated from injured reserve Monday, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi was designated to return from IR on Dec. 16 after missing the Bears' last eight games. With Larry Borom on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Jason Peters (ankle) out Monday against the Vikings, Ifedi will likely start at right tackle.
Dec 16, 2021
Designated to return
Ifedi (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi has missed the last eight games with a knee injury, but he'll have a chance to return Monday against the Vikings. Larry Borom and Elijah Wilkinson are both on the reserve/COVID-19 list, so Ifedi would likely play a key role on the offensive line if he's cleared to return this week.
Nov 8, 2021
Reverts to IR
Ifedi (knee) reverted to injured reserve from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi landed on injured reserve in mid-October with the knee injury, but he moved to the COVID-19 list at the end of the month. He's now cleared the necessary protocols and is back on IR, and it's unclear how much longer he's expected to be sidelined.
Oct 29, 2021
Lands on COVID-19 list
The Bears placed Ifedi (knee) on the COVID-19 list Friday.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi was placed on injured reserve Oct. 13, but he now will also have to clear COVID-19 protocols before he is able to make his return to the field. Elijah Wilkinson was removed from the COVID-19 list Friday, so if he is active for Sunday's contest against the 49ers, then he will likely draw the start at right tackle.
Oct 13, 2021
Lands on IR
The Bears placed Ifedi (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi injured his knee during Sunday's contest against the Raiders and was unable to return. The 27-year-old offensive lineman will be sidelined for at least three weeks with the move to injured reserve. Elijah Wilkinson and Lachavious Simmons are both options to see increased snaps at right tackle during Ifedi's absence.
Aug 23, 2021
Removed from PUP list
Ifedi (hip) was activated from the PUP list Monday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi has been out since getting injured on the first day of training camp, but he's finally ready to rejoin his teammates. Barring a setback, Ifedi should open the regular season as Chicago's starting right tackle.
Jul 28, 2021
Placed on PUP list
Ifedi (hip flexor) has been placed on the physically unable to perform list Wednesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
The right tackle started all 16 games for the Bears in 2020. The 27-year-old inked a one-year contract extension after last season and will be playing in his second campaign for Chicago.
Mar 16, 2021
Remains in Chicago
Ifedi signed a one-year deal worth up to $5 million with the Bears on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The Bears are likely to lose Bobby Massie in free agency, though they bolstered their offensive line by retaining Ifedi. He's played both tackle and guard in his NFL career, but started all 16 games as a guard in 2020.
Dec 6, 2020
Dressing for Week 13
Ifedi (calf) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi has not yet missed a game in his debut campaign for the Bears, and he's only been forced to sit out a combined four outings over his five years in the league. Limited sessions throughout the practice week kept it up in the air as to whether Ifedi would be good to go Week 13. He is, in fact, healthy enough to man his right tackle spot for a matchup against the division-rival Lions.
Dec 4, 2020
Questionable after limited practice
Ifedi (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi was limited in all three of Chicago's practices this week. If the right tackle can't go, Rashaad Coward could slide over from right guard or Lachavious Simmons could take Ifedi's spot.
Nov 6, 2020
Comes off COVID-19 list
The Bears activated Ifedi from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi was placed on the COVID-19 list Tuesday after being determined to have been in close contact with Jason Spriggs (illness), but it looks like he'll now be available for Sunday's game in Tennessee. Count on Ifedi to draw his usual start at right guard.
Nov 3, 2020
Moves to COVID list as close contact
Ifedi was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday as a close contact of Jason Spriggs, who tested positive for the virus, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi will need to be away from the facility for at least five days, so if all goes well he could still play Sunday against the Titans. Rashaad Coward could be called upon at right guard should Ifedi be unable to play.
Sep 13, 2020
Set for Week 1
Ifedi is officially active for Sunday's game against Detroit.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi was dealing with an undisclosed issue during training camp, but as evidenced by this news, he's ready to play and handle duties as the team's starting right guard Sunday.
Mar 25, 2020
Lands in Windy City
Ifedi signed a one-year contract with the Bears on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Since being drafted by the Seahawks in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, Ifedi has struggled transform into a reliable starter. The 25-year-old will now get the benefit of a fresh start in Chicago, and he could see the opportunity to test his abilities at guard after having spent most of his time in Seattle at right tackle.
Oct 27, 2019
Active as expected
Ifedi (groin) will play in Sunday's game against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Ifedi logged full practice sessions from Wednesday on, so this news isn't quite surprising. Now that the 24-year-old is officially ready for Week 8, he's expected to get the start at right tackle.
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