Joel Iyiegbuniwe
LB FA
Wed 9/15/21 8:05 PM

Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder) was listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Iyiegbuniwe was unable to play in the Bears' season opener against the Rams, as he was still dealing with a shoulder injury he sustained in Chicago's preseason finale. Now that the linebacker is healthy, Iyiegbuniwe is slated to fill in as the main reserve interior linebacker behind Roquan Smith.

Joel Iyiegbuniwe
LB FA
Sun 9/12/21 7:03 PM

Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
Iyiegbuniwe suffered a shoulder injury in the Bears' preseason finale against the Titans, and the issue will keep him off the field for Sunday's season opener. Josh Woods should serve as the primary backup behind Roquan Smith.

Joel Iyiegbuniwe
LB FA
Sat 8/28/21 11:28 PM

Iyiegbuniwe injured his shoulder during Saturday's preseason contest against the Titans, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Iyiegbuniwe played in all 16 games -- mainly on special teams -- for the Bears last season. Even with the addition of Alec Ogletree, he will likely be a lock to make the roster if his shoulder injury isn't too significant.

Joel Iyiegbuniwe
LB FA
Thu 10/17/19 7:07 PM

Iyiegbuniwe (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Iyiegbuniwe was limited to begin the week, but he now appears back to full health. He's set for his usual role on special teams during Sunday's tilt against the Saints.

Joel Iyiegbuniwe
LB FA
Sun 10/6/19 12:11 PM

Iyiebuniwe (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Iyiebuniwe was held out of practice throughout the week and was considered doubtful entering Sunday. His absence shouldn't impact the team much since he's only played on special teams through four weeks this season.

Joel Iyiegbuniwe
LB FA
Fri 10/4/19 2:28 PM

Iyiegbuniwe is doubtful to play Sunday against the Raiders in London due to a hamstring injury.
EDGE Analysis
Iyiegbuniwe didn't participate at practice this week, so he'd need to show significant improvement Saturday in order to suit up Week 5. The 23-year-old has exclusively played special teams for the Bears this season.

Joel Iyiegbuniwe
LB FA
Fri 1/18/19 4:52 PM

Iyiegbuniwe had nine solo tackles in 16 games during 2018.
EDGE Analysis
Iyiegbuniwe played only 23 defensive snaps all season as he was largely limited to a role on special teams. The 2018 fourth-round pick will enter his first full offseason in the NFL and look to make an impression in Chicago.

Joel Iyiegbuniwe
LB FA
Sun 8/5/18 9:16 PM

Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder) was a limited participant in Sunday's practice, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Iyiegbuniwe missed more than a week of practice due to an unspecified shoulder injury, but his return to the field Sunday is a step in the right direction. The fourth-round rookie is competing for a depth role at inside linebacker this summer.

Joel Iyiegbuniwe
LB FA
Sun 7/22/18 12:59 PM

Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder) sat out of the opening day of training camp Sunday, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Iyiegbuniwe's athleticism will give him a shot at special teams right out of the gates, as the 22-year-old ran a 4.60 40-yard dash and hit 35 inches on his vertical. The Western Kentucky product earned all-conference honors after posting a team-high 116 tackles with 11.5 for a loss as well. Iyiegbuniwe will have less than two weeks to get healthy for the Bears' preseason opener against the Ravens on Aug. 2.

Joel Iyiegbuniwe
LB FA
Sat 4/28/18 1:05 PM

The Bears selected Iyiegbuniwe in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, 115th overall.
EDGE Analysis
An outstanding athlete, Iyiegbunie is the second talented linebacker the Bears have added this draft after they selected Roquan Smith with the eighth overall pick. Iyiegbuniwe (6-foot-1, 230 pounds) has a lot of physical similarities to Smith, including his 4.60 40-yard dash and his elite agility drill scores. He was first-team All-Conference USA in 2017 and could be a contributor in the Bears' linebacking corps after some seasoning.