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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:42:58 -0700
The Tennessee Titans met with free-agent DL Israel Idonije (Bears) Monday, April 29.
Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:49:36 -0700
The San Francisco 49ers are competing with the Chicago Bears for free-agent DL Israel Idonije (Bears).
Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:11:29 -0700
The Chicago Bears could consider re-signing free-agent OG Lance Louis, DL Israel Idonije and CB Kelvin Hayden this offseason.
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:07:42 -0700
The Tennessee Titans have shown some interest in free agent DL Israel Idonije (Bears)
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:56:05 -0800
The Dallas Cowboys could show interest in Chicago Bears impending free-agent DLs Israel Idonije and Amobi Okoye this offseason because defensive line coach Ron Marinelli coached them when he was with the Bears.
Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:44:03 -0800
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said the team is interested in re-signing impending free-agent DE Israel Idonije this offseason because of his ability to play defensive end as well as defensive tackle.
Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:58:54 -0800
Chicago Bears DLs Israel Idonije (ankle) and Henry Melton (back) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 9, and are probable for Week 10.
Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:44:36 -0800
Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (ankle) and DT Henry Melton (back) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8.
Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:11:08 -0800
Chicago Bears DE Israel Idonije (ankle), DT Henry Melton (back) and DT Matt Toeaina (calf) were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.
Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:20:31 -0800
Chicago Bears DE Israel Idonije (leg) and DT Henry Melton (back) left the game after suffering injuries in the team's Week 9 game, but each player said their injuries aren't serious and they expect to play against the Houston Texans in Week 10.
Mon, 14 May 2012 10:41:37 -0700
Chicago Bears DE Israel Idonije could lose his starting defensive end job if the team wants to start DE Shea McClellin. Idonije and McClellin could compete for the job during training camp.
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:14:25 -0700
The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with free-agent DL Israel Idonije (Bears) on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:20:46 -0800
The Chicago Bears are expected to make a push to re-sign impending free-agent DL Israel Idonije this offseason because the coaching staff likes him as well as some of the members of the front office.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:24:53 -0800
The Chicago Bears may be interested in re-signing impending free-agent DL Israel Idonije this offseason to be used as a third defensive end next season.
Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:15:29 -0700
Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije said he does not expect the team to be hurt by the lockout because they have not really missed much this offseason and they will use the same systems than last season. "To this point, nothing has been lost. We're fortunate in Chicago. We play the same system, same coaches, same group of guys. So when the lights turn back on, we'll be ready," Idonije said.
Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:53:46 -0700
Chicago Bears DE Israel Idonije, TE Greg Olsen, PK Robbie Gould, DL Matt Toeaina, CB D.J. Moore, OG Johan Asiata and FB Eddie Williams were among the players working out at the team's complex Friday, April 29.
The team plans to begin their voluntary offseason workout program Monday, May 9, and will start mandatory minicamps for rookies the following weekend. The entire squad will report for minicamp from June 3-5.
Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:26:48 -0800
Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije is one of three finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award, which will be announced Sunday, Feb. 6, reports ProFootballWeekly.com. The award recognizes a player's commitment to community service and his performance on the field.
Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:32:48 -0800
Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (thumb) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 20, and is no longer on the injury report.
Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:28:11 -0800
Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (thumb) practiced fully Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:09:52 -0800
Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (hand) suffered a hand injury in the team's Divisional Round playoff game, according to CBSSports.com.
Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:43:47 -0700
Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 1, reports Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune. He is listed as probable for Week 4 and is expected to play.
Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:35:22 -0700
Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (foot) and SS Chris Harris (neck) were both limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 30.
Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:57:31 -0700
Chicago Bears OT Chris Williams (hamstring) and S Major Wright (hamstring) were not able to practice Wednesday, Sept. 29. G Roberto Garza (knee), S Chris Harris (neck) and DE Israel Idonije (foot) were all limited during practice.
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:04:57 -0700
Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (foot) practiced Friday, Sept. 24, and is expected to play in Week 3, according to the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs.
Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:54:45 -0700
Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (foot), LB Nick Roach (hamstring) and LB Brian Iwuh (quadriceps) were limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 23.
Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:37:47 -0700
Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said DL Israel Idonije will compete for the starting defensive end position opposite DE Julius Peppers.
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:29:38 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears plan on moving DL Israel Idonije to defensive end next season. Idonije played most of this season at defensive tackle.
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:38:00 -0800
ESPN.com reports the Chicago Bears placed CB Charles Tillman (lung, ribs) and DL Israel Idonije (foot) on the Injured Reserve list Wednesday, Dec. 30.
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:24:50 -0800
Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears DT Israel Idonije (foot) will likely be questionable for Week 17 with a sprained left foot.
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:37:33 -0800
The Associated Press reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (foot) sprained his foot in Week 16.
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:37:46 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee) and LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (groin) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 11. They are listed as probable for Week 14 and are expected to play.
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:55:43 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee) and LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (groin) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 10. They are expected to start in Week 14.
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:29:06 -0800
Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee) and OT Orlando Pace (groin) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 9.
Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:42:03 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the NFL has fined Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije $5,000 for a facemask penalty in Week 11.
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:34:39 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DE Adewale Ogunleye (ankle), DL Tommie Harris (knee), DL Israel Idonije (knee), DL Matt Toeaina (calf), LB Lance Briggs (shoulder) and FS Craig Steltz (biceps) practiced Friday, Nov. 6. Each player is listed as probable for Week 9 and will play.
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:25:00 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 5, and is expected to play in Week 9.
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:54:03 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (shoulder), DL Tommie Harris (knee), DL Israel Idonije (knee), FS Danieal Manning (foot), DL Adewale Ogunleye (ankle) and RB Adrian N. Peterson (knee) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 30, and are probable for Week 8.
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:27:05 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 29. He is expected to play in Week 8.
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:30:03 -0700
ChicagoBears.com reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee), FS Danieal Manning (foot) and RB Adrian N. Peterson (knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:51:21 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee), CB Corey Graham (ankle), FS Josh Bullocks (ankle) and FS Kevin Payne (toe) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23. They are listed as probable for Week 7 and will be able to play.
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:38:45 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 22, and is expected to play in Week 7.
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:36:51 -0700
CBSSports.com reports Chicago Bears S Josh Bullocks (ankle), CB Corey Graham (ankle), LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (ribs) and DL Israel Idonije (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:00:46 -0700
Updating a previous report, Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee) and LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 16. They are listed as questionable for Week 6.
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:34:24 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith sounded optimistic about DL Israel Idonije's (knee) availability for Week 6. Idonije could be a game-time decision.
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:48:04 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 15, and is still questionable for Week 6.
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:23:29 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams (toe), LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (ribs), DT Israel Idonije (knee) and RB Adrian N. Peterson (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:20:17 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (rib), DT Israel Idonije (knee) and RB Adrian N. Peterson (knee) sat out the team's practice Monday, Oct. 12.
Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:32:13 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee) will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery Monday, Oct. 5.
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:50:18 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2. He is listed as questionable for Week 4 but is expected to play.
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:46:49 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee), C Patrick Mannelly (arm), DT Anthony Adams (knee) and DE Alex Brown (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 1. All four are expected to play in Week 4.