Dayo Odeyingbo shows progress in recovery during Bears minicamp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Dayo Odeyingbo participated in the Chicago Bears' minicamp, marking his return seven months after an Achilles injury. Bears' coaches reported that Odeyingbo has been highly motivated and ahead of schedule in his recovery, which is viewed positively ahead of training camp next month. Odeyingbo had a challenging first season with the Bears, tallying just one sack before his injury. The team is considering the implications of his return, as well as the emergence of other players at his position.
- •Odeyingbo played only eight games last season due to injury.
- •He received a three-year, $48 million contract with the Bears last offseason.
- •Coaches are impressed with Odeyingbo's motivation and progress.
- •His starting role is not guaranteed due to competition from teammates.
- •Training camp begins next month as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Johnson discusses 'motivated' Bears DE Dayo Odeyingbo
"Ben Johnson says Dayo Odeyingbo is trending in the right direction after taking part in Bears minicamp seven months removed from his Achilles injury.
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