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Bears DE Dayo Odeyingbo reflects on overcoming injuries and adversity

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:09 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Bears DE Dayo Odeyingbo reflects on overcoming injuries and adversity

Summary

Chicago Bears defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo spoke about his gratitude for overcoming significant adversity after suffering two torn Achilles tendons. Having joined the Bears in March 2025, Odeyingbo is motivated despite the challenges he has faced, including missing the end of last season due to a right Achilles injury. He expressed optimism for the current season, noting a focus on fundamentals in training camp. The Bears aim to improve their pass rush, relying on Odeyingbo and defensive end Montez Sweat as key players.

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•Dayo Odeyingbo has torn both Achilles tendons during his career.
•He signed a three-year, $48 million contract with the Bears.
•The Bears finished last season ranked 22nd in team sacks.
•Coaching adjustments aim to improve the defensive line's performance.
•Odeyingbo is viewed as a versatile player for the Bears' defense.

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7:09 PMYahoo Sports — A motivated Chicago Bears DE Dayo Odeyingbo is grateful for the adversity he has faced after 2 torn Achilles

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Dayo Odeyingbo woke up on the morning of Nov. 2 and knew with absolute certainty that something big was going to happen. He could feel it. He didn’t know what it might be, but he knew it was coming. “Sometimes you just have a feeling,” Odeyingbo said. Odeyingbo, then in his first season with the Chicago Bears, had been diving into his faith more. During a Saturday night Bible study at the team ...
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