Amen Ogbongbemiga

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		72	66	2.0	—
2025		8	17	0.0	0
2024		17	13	1.0	0
2023		15

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Chicago Bears locked up a quality depth piece at an exceptional price point, with Amen Ogbongbemiga's $0.8M AAV deal earning a solid B CVI that borders on steal territory for linebacker depth. While Ogbongbemiga profiles as a depth piece rather than an every-down starter, finding capable linebacker insurance at under $1 million annually represents shrewd roster construction in today's salary cap environment. The former undrafted player has carved out a legitimate NFL role through special teams excellence and situational defensive snaps, making this the type of low-risk, high-upside contract that successful franchises use to build sustainable depth. At this price point, Chicago faces virtually zero financial risk while securing a player who can step into meaningful snaps without the defense falling apart. This signing exemplifies smart front office work — identifying players who outperform their salary expectations and locking them up before the market discovers their true value.

Performance Analysis

Amen Ogbongbemiga earns an F for the Bears at linebacker, a grade that underscores his status as a fringe roster player in Chicago. Ogbongbemiga has been used almost exclusively on special teams and has not shown enough on defense to earn additional opportunities. His instincts in coverage are below the threshold for NFL linebacker play, and he has not been physical enough against the run. The Bears have invested in their linebacker corps with younger, more talented options. Ogbongbemiga is the kind of player who has to be perfect on special teams just to stay on the 53-man roster.

Fan Sentiment

A routine roster housekeeping move with minimal impact on the Bears' linebacker depth. Beat reporters barely noted the transaction, reflecting Ogbongbemiga's fringe-roster status. He never secured a consistent role, signaling the team simply moved on from a redundant depth piece. Fans largely shrugged, as most didn't view him as a meaningful contributor. Chicago will likely promote a practice squad option or sign a comparable camp body to fill the void.