Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo Season Hopes Shattered After Achilles Tore in Loss to Bengals.
A devastating injury has dealt a crushing blow to the Chicago Bears, as star defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo suffered a season-ending tear of his right Achilles tendon during Sunday's 47-42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
The $48 million signing, which was expected to provide a significant boost to the team's defense, will now be forced to miss the remainder of the season after suffering the injury. Coach Ben Johnson confirmed the news on Monday, stating that Odeyingbo would be going on injured reserve.
With Odeyingbo out, the Bears are left with even more injuries and thinness at the defensive end position, which is one of the most critical positions in a team's front seven. Rookie Shemar Turner suffered a torn ACL last week, while backup Dominique Robinson has been dealing with an ankle injury.
In light of Odeyingbo's absence, the Bears are likely to turn to rookie Austin Booker, who had a sack in his first game back from knee surgery, and Daniel Hardy, who has played predominantly on special teams. However, it remains to be seen if either player will be able to make an impact as a starter at defensive end.
Coach Johnson acknowledged that the team's defense has been inconsistent of late, saying "We make some strides at particular positions. Then we take some steps back — it's wild." The coach expressed confidence in the players who are still available, stating "We'll have guys step up."
Despite Odeyingbo's injury, the Bears were able to secure a narrow victory over the Bengals. The team is now tied for 20th in the NFL with just 17 sacks, highlighting the need for further improvement at defensive end.
As the season wears on, it remains to be seen if the Bears will be able to overcome their injuries and find stability on the defensive line. With Booker and Hardy likely to see more playing time, fans are hopeful that the team can still achieve its goals despite Odeyingbo's setback.
A devastating injury has dealt a crushing blow to the Chicago Bears, as star defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo suffered a season-ending tear of his right Achilles tendon during Sunday's 47-42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
The $48 million signing, which was expected to provide a significant boost to the team's defense, will now be forced to miss the remainder of the season after suffering the injury. Coach Ben Johnson confirmed the news on Monday, stating that Odeyingbo would be going on injured reserve.
With Odeyingbo out, the Bears are left with even more injuries and thinness at the defensive end position, which is one of the most critical positions in a team's front seven. Rookie Shemar Turner suffered a torn ACL last week, while backup Dominique Robinson has been dealing with an ankle injury.
In light of Odeyingbo's absence, the Bears are likely to turn to rookie Austin Booker, who had a sack in his first game back from knee surgery, and Daniel Hardy, who has played predominantly on special teams. However, it remains to be seen if either player will be able to make an impact as a starter at defensive end.
Coach Johnson acknowledged that the team's defense has been inconsistent of late, saying "We make some strides at particular positions. Then we take some steps back — it's wild." The coach expressed confidence in the players who are still available, stating "We'll have guys step up."
Despite Odeyingbo's injury, the Bears were able to secure a narrow victory over the Bengals. The team is now tied for 20th in the NFL with just 17 sacks, highlighting the need for further improvement at defensive end.
As the season wears on, it remains to be seen if the Bears will be able to overcome their injuries and find stability on the defensive line. With Booker and Hardy likely to see more playing time, fans are hopeful that the team can still achieve its goals despite Odeyingbo's setback.
. I mean, you look at their defensive end situation and it's like they're trying to play with a bunch of puzzle pieces on a worn-out table 
. First, Dayo Odeyingbo tears his Achilles tendon, then Shemar Turner goes down with an ACL injury... it's like the universe is playing a cruel joke on them 
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. Coach Johnson says they'll make strides at certain positions, but I'm not so sure about that... it feels like a case of "make-do-and-mend" rather than actual progress 
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. But hey, you can't help but feel for the guys who are still on the team and trying their best despite all this adversity 
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and don't even get me started on Daniel Hardy... he's got some big shoes to fill if he wants to step up for Odeyingbo.
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. Austin Booker and Daniel Hardy might not make a huge impact right off the bat, but I guess you gotta start somewhere 
. Coach Ben Johnson is trying to stay positive, but it's hard not to feel like this injury is just another blow to an already struggling team 
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. They made some smart moves in free agency and looked poised for a big turnaround. But now, with Odeyingbo out, it's hard to see them making any real progress 
. Fingers crossed they can find a way to get back on track, but for now, it looks like this season is slipping away from them 
. The injury situation is just getting worse - Turner with an ACL, Robinson with an ankle... how are we supposed to expect anyone to step up in those roles? 
this is not what Chicago was hoping for. Dayo Odeyingbo's injury is a huge blow, especially with Shemar Turner and Dominique Robinson already down 
. Now it's like they're back to square one 
. Coach Ben Johnson needs to come up with some magic 
, 'cause their defense is gonna need all the help they can get 
. Austin Booker and Daniel Hardy are nice pieces, but can they really make a difference? 
he was like the main guy on our fantasy squad and now he's out for the season 
and idk about coach ben johnson's plans but he seems like a cool dude 
they were gonna be so good this season with odeyingbo on board now it's all about how their young guys step up and fill the gap 
hopefully booker and hardy can bring some much needed juice to that defensive line 
. can they even get 17 sacks this season at this point? 
dayo odeyingbo was really counting on this season... 
still got faith in coach ben johnson he'll find a way to make it work 
. Rookie Austin Booker might step in, but I'm not sure if he can fill Dayo's shoes. The defense has been all over the place lately, so this could be a major setback for them. They need to get some of those sacks, or they'll be stuck at the bottom of the pack 
. Maybe coach Johnson can rally the troops and make something happen, but right now it looks like a long shot 
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. Fingers crossed for Booker and Hardy, maybe they can help turn things around