Amen Ogbongbemiga: Everything you need to know

The Bears released Ogbongbemiga on Thursday. Ogbongbemiga will hit free agency after having suited up for eight regular-season contests with Chicago in 2025, in which span he totaled 18 tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed. He also played 134 snaps on special teams. Ogbongbemiga figures to compete for a similar reserve role elsewhere in the league this offseason.

Ogbongbemiga (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Rams. The Oklahoma State product was unable to face the Packers in Chicago's wild-card win after sustaining a concussion the week prior. However, he's now cleared the NFL's five-step protocol and is in line to return Sunday. With T.J. Edwards (lower leg) sidelined, expect Ogbongbemiga to operate as one of the Bears' top middle linebackers during the divisional round.

Ogbongbemiga (concussion) was listed as a full participant in Chicago's practice estimate Wednesday. Ogbongbemiga is seemingly trending toward returning after sitting out last week's wild-card win over the Packers due to a concussion. The 27-year-old will aim to make his return during Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Rams if he manages to clear the league's concussion protocol in time.