Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Out of concussion protocol
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Ogbongbemiga (concussion) was left off the Bears' injury report Wednesday.
Ogbongbemiga was thought to have sustained a concussion during the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Texans, but following Wednesday's injury report, it appears he's passed protocol. Expect the Oklahoma State product to remain one of Chicago's top rotational outside linebackers as the season progresses.
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Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Being evaluated for concussion
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Ogbongbemiga is being evaluated for a concussion in Sunday's contest with the Texans.
Ogbongbemiga appears to have suffered a blow to the head, and his return to the game is now in question. The linebacker operates primarily as a special-teams option, so his absence shouldn't have a major impact on Chicago's defense.
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Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Headed to Windy City
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Ogbongbemiga signed a contract with the Bears on Thursday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Ogbongbemiga spent the first three seasons of his career with the Chargers after going undrafted out of Oklahoma State in 2021. The 25-year-old has primarily seen action on special teams, where he had four tackles and two fumble recoveries in 2023.
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Chargers' Amen Ogbongbemiga: No injury designation for Week 16
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Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's contest against the Bills.
Ogbongbemiga was a full participant in Thursday's practice after practicing in limited fashion in the two previous sessions. The veteran has played just five defensive snaps in the 12 games he's appeared in this season. Ogbongbemiga is on track to make his return after missing the last two games due to a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old should operate in depth role at linebacker and as a contributor on special teams.
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Chargers' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Iffy for Week 15
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Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Raiders.
Ogbongbemiga was estimated as a limited participant in all three walkthroughs leading up to Thursday's AFC West showdown. He's primarily played on special teams and has two tackles in 12 games this season.
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Chargers' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Iffy for Week 14
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Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
Ogbongbemiga was a DNP in all three practices this week, leaving his status for Sunday's game up in the air. He's played mostly on special teams this season and has three tackles across 12 games.
