Joel Iyiegbuniwe

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• Bears' Joel Iyiegbuniwe: Posts no stats in loss

  Rotowire Jan 9, 2022

  Iyiegbuniwe didn't record any stats in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with four tackles. Iyiegbuniwe played exclusively on special teams, and unless he moves into a prominent role on defense wherever he signs, he won't be a recommended option in 2022 IDP leagues. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

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• Bears' Joel Iyiegbuniwe: Will miss Week 4

  Rotowire Oct 1, 2021

  Iyiegbuniwe (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions. Iyiegbuniwe was forced to miss the Bears' season opener with a shoulder injury, but he is now dealing with a hamstring injury he suffered against the Browns in Week 3. With the linebacker unavailable Sunday, Caleb Johnson may need to provide support behind Roquan Smith at left inside linebacker.

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• Bears' Joel Iyiegbuniwe: Full participant in practice

  Rotowire Sep 15, 2021

  Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder) was listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday. 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.

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• Bears' Joel Iyiegbuniwe: Inactive for Week 1

  Rotowire Sep 12, 2021

  Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Rams. 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.

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• Bears' Joel Iyiegbuniwe: Unlikely to play in London

  Rotowire Oct 4, 2019

  Iyiegbuniwe is doubtful to play Sunday against the Raiders in London due to a hamstring injury. 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.

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• Bears' Joel Iyiegbuniwe: Sees game action Saturday

  Rotowire Aug 28, 2018

  Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder) made two tackles -- one for a loss -- during Saturday's 27-20 preseason win over the Chiefs. Iyiegbuniwe, whom the Bears picked in the fourth round of April's draft, won't see many defensive snaps behind Danny Trevathan and rookie first-round pick Roquan Smith (hamstring). However, he showed he could be a disruptive force and will likely make the 53-man roster.

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• Bears' Joel Iyiegbuniwe: Returns to practice

  Rotowire Aug 5, 2018

  Iyiegbuniwe (shoulder) was a limited participant in Sunday's practice, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports. 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.

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