The Chicago Bears have continued a massive day ahead of free agency with one of the best defensive ends on the 2025 market. After the upsetting news for the Bears that former star linebacker Khalil Mack re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, the Bears turn things around with the addition of Dayo Odeyingbo.

Odeyingbo has agreed to a three-year, $48 million deal, per source, via Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports.

Following a successful year with the Indianapolis Colts, Odeyingbo earns himself a big payday with a new franchise. The 25-year-old pass rusher recorded 31 tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles in the 2024-25 campaign.

Bears continue to shore up defense with Dayo Odeyingbo addition

The Bears are enamored with Odeyingbo’s size and strengths at 6-foot-6, 286 pounds. He provides more help on the pass rush next to Montez Sweat.

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General manager Ryan Poles noted in February that the organization talked about being “more aggressive” in free agency this offseason, and it's becoming clear that he wasn't kidding around.

“What I like really about the pairing so far of free agency and the draft is I do believe that the supply of players is matching our needs. So there are going to be good opportunities,” Poles said, per Adam Jahns of The Athletic.

A former second-round pick by the Colts, Odeyingbo will be a key veteran piece to the defense that has a chance to be among the best in the NFC next season.