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Giants | Israel Idonije seeing plenty of action Tue Aug 12, 09:07 PM
New York Giants DE Israel Idonije has been seeing reps at defensive end and has been working a lot on special teams as he tries to earn a roster spot.
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Giants | Israel Idonije contract details Thu Aug 7, 01:51 PM
Updating a previous report, New York Giants DE Israel Idonije signed a one-year deal worth $955,000. Idonije will receive $25,000 more if he makes the final roster.
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Giants | Israel Idonije signs Tue Aug 5, 05:46 PM
The New York Giants signed free-agent DE Israel Idonije (Bears) to an undisclosed contract Tuesday, Aug. 5.
| Footballguys view: Idonije is not the same player he used to be. The Giants are just getting some veteran depth here. |
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Bears | Two players released Thu Jun 19, 07:44 PM
The Chicago Bears have released DE Israel Idonije and QB Jerrod Johnson.
| Footballguys view: Good ole "Double Clutch" will have to latch on as a camp arm somewhere else. When the team added free agent Jimmy Clausen, the quarterback spot became cramped. We'll see if Clausen can beat out rookie David Fales for a spot on the depth chart. We should see Jordan Palmer be the primary backup to Jay Cutler. |
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Bears | Financials for Israel Idonije Wed Mar 19, 12:02 AM
Updating a previous report, the Chicago Bears and DE Israel Idonije agreed to a one-year contract worth $955,000 Tuesday, March 18. There is no bonus associated with the deal.
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Bears | Agree to terms with Israel Idonije Tue Mar 18, 01:26 PM
The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with DE Israel Idonije (Lions) on a contract Tuesday, March 18. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Idonije returns to the team he spent his first nine seasons with. He was ineffective last year in Detroit, notching only 11 tackles and .5 sack. Idonije has the versatility to move around as a part-time rotational player on the defensive line. |
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Bears | Israel Idonije may be returning Tue Mar 18, 03:03 AM
Free-agent DE Israel Idonije (Lions) is taking a physical in Chicago, which indicates he may return to the Chicago Bears, where he played for seven seasons before moving to Detroit for 2013.
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Lions | Israel Idonije won't be back Fri Feb 21, 11:33 AM
Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said impending free-agent DE Israel Idonije will not be brought back.
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Lions | Israel Idonije placed on IR Fri Dec 27, 04:57 PM
The Detroit Lions have placed DE Israel Idonije (neck) on Injured Reserve. The team also signed practice squad S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to their active roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Lions | Thursday practice report for Week 17 Thu Dec 26, 05:49 PM
Detroit Lions CB Dwight Bentley (concussion), OG Dylan Gandy (illness), CB Chris Houston (toe, illness), LB DeAndre Levy (foot), OT LaAdrian Waddle (ankle) and S John Wendling (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 26. S Louis Delmas (knee), CB Jonte Green (shoulder), DE Israel Idonije (neck) and CB Darius Slay (knee) were limited. CB Rashean Mathis (illness) practiced in full.
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Lions | Wednesday's Week 17 practice report Wed Dec 25, 08:43 PM
Detroit Lions CB Bill Bentley (concussion), FS Louis Delmas (knee), TE Dorin Dickerson (concussion), LB DeAndre Levy (foot), S John Wendling (ankle) and OT LaAdrian Waddle (ankle) each did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. CB Chris Houston (toe), DE Israel Idonije (neck) and CB Darius Slay (knee) were listed limited participants, while CB Rashean Mathis (illness) was a full participant.
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Darius Slay player page
Lions | Saturday injury report for Week 15 Sat Dec 14, 07:06 PM
Detroit Lions CB Chris Houston (toe) and CB Darius Slay (knee) are listed as doubtful for Week 15. DE Ziggy Ansah (shoulder) is listed as questionable. OT LaAdrian Waddle (elbow), DE Israel Idonije (knee), FS Louis Delmas (knee) and FS John Wendling (illness) are listed as probable. Delmas, Houston and Slay did not participate in practice Saturday, Dec. 14. Ansah was limited during practice while the other players fully participated in practice.
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Lions | Friday practice report for Week 15 Fri Dec 13, 05:18 PM
Detroit Lions CBs Chris Houston (toe) and Darius Slay (knee) did not practice Friday, Dec. 13. DE Ziggy Ansah (shoulder), S Louis Delmas (knee), DE Israel Idonije (knee) and OT LaAdrian Waddle (elbow) were limited. S John Wendling (illness) practiced in full.
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Lions | Thursday practice report for Week 15 Thu Dec 12, 05:29 PM
Detroit Lions DE Ziggy Ansah (shoulder), S Louis Delmas (knee), CB Chris Houston (toe), DE Israel Idonije (knee), CB Darius Slay (knee) and S John Wendling (illness) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 12. OT LaAdrian Waddle (elbow) was limited.
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Lions | Friday injury report for Week 14 Fri Dec 6, 04:35 PM
Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay (knee) did not practice Friday, Dec. 6, and is doubtful for Week 14. CB Chris Houston (foot) was limited in practice and is questionable. S Louis Delmas (knee) and DE Israel Idonije (knee) both were limited in practice and are probable.
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Lions | Thursday practice report for Week 14 Thu Dec 5, 06:42 PM
Detroit Lions DE Israel Idonije (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 5. CB Chris Houston (foot), CB Darius Slay (knee) and FS Louis Delmas (knee) were limited during practice.
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Lions | Wednesday injury report for Week 13 Wed Nov 27, 02:59 PM
Detroit Lions CB Chris Houston (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 27, and he is listed as doubtful for the Week 13 game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Nov. 28. FS Louis Delmas (knee) and FS Glover Quin (ankle) were limited participants in practice, while DE Israel Idonije (knee) practiced in full. Delmas, Idonije and Quin are each listed as probable for Week 13.
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Lions | Tuesday injury report for Week 13 Tue Nov 26, 04:12 PM
Detroit Lions CB Chris Houston (foot) and LB Travis Lewis (non-injury) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Nov. 26. S Louis Delmas (knee) and S Glover Quin (ankle) both were limited in practice. DE Israel Idonije (knee) fully participated in practice.
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Lions | Monday practice report for Week 13 Mon Nov 25, 06:11 PM
Detroit Lions DE Israel Idonije (knee), CB Chris Houston (foot), FS Louis Delmas (knee) and SS Glover Quin (ankle) did not participate in practice Monday, Nov. 25. The Lions did not practice and this is an estimation.
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Lions | Thursday practice report for Week 12 Fri Nov 22, 04:32 PM
Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas (knee) did not practice Friday, Nov. 22, and is probable. DE Ziggy Ansah (ankle) was limited in practice and is probable. CB Bill Bentley (knee), DT Andre Fluellen (thigh), CB Jonte Greene (illness) and OT Corey Hilliard (knee) all fully practiced and are probable. DE Israel Idonije (knee) and S Glover Quin (ankle) both were limited in practice and are questionable.
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Louis Delmas player page
Glover Quin player page
Bill Bentley player page
Ezekiel Ansah player page
Lions | Two practicing Thu Nov 21, 11:44 AM
Detroit Lions S Glover Quin (ankle) and CB Jonte Green (illness) practiced Thursday, Nov. 21. DE Israel Idonije (knee) was limited.
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Lions | Wednesday practice report for Week 12 Wed Nov 20, 06:36 PM
Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell (achilles), CB Jonte Green (illness) and S Glover Quin (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. DE Ziggy Ansah (ankle), CB Dwight Bentley (knee), S Louis Delmas (knee), DT Andre Fluellen (thigh), DE Israel Idonije (knee) and TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) all were limited. T Corey Hilliard (knee) fully practiced.
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Glover Quin player page
Joique Bell player page
Ezekiel Ansah player page
Lions | Eight players listed as probable Fri Oct 4, 05:41 PM
Detroit Lions WR Patrick Edwards (ankle), OG Rob Sims (shoulder), OT Jason Fox (groin), DE Ezekiel Ansah (abdomen), DE Israel Idonije (hamstring), LB Ashlee Palmer (ankle), CB Rashean Mathis (head) and FS Louis Delmas (knee) are listed as probable for Week 5. Delmas did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 4, Ansah and Palmer were limited and the other players fully practiced.
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Lions | Five limited Thu Oct 3, 06:26 PM
Detroit Lions DE Ezekiel Ansah (abdomen), S Louis Delmas (knee), DE Israel Idonije (hamstring), S Glover Quin (ankle) and OG Rob Sims (shoulder) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 3.
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Lions | Seven will miss preseason game Fri Aug 9, 06:17 PM
Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (knee), OG Leroy Harris (knee), DE Israel Idonije (hamstring), WR Ryan Broyles (knee), CB Ron Bartell (shoulder), CB Chris Greenwood (hamstring) and CB Jonte Green (hamstring) will not play in the team's first preseason game.
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Lions | Three return Tue Aug 6, 09:15 AM
Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (knee), DE Israel Idonije (undisclosed) and DE Jason Jones (undisclosed) returned to practice Tuesday, Aug. 6.
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Lions | Israel Idonije discusses role Thu Jul 4, 10:30 AM
Detroit Lions DE Israel Idonije said he was pitched on being a run-stopper on early downs. 'I think the focus is first and second down, to be on the end,' Idonije said. 'Number one, just stop the run. In that the 4-3 style defense, stopping the run is the first focus. After that, whether it's inside on passing situations, or we're going to do something where I'm flexed outside in the (wide) nine to get after it from there.'
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Lions | Israel Idonije looking for revenge Wed Jul 3, 10:08 PM
Detroit DL Israel Idonije said in an interview this week that one of his main incentives to play for Detroit was so he could stay in the NFC North Division and face the team he spent the past nine years with, the Chicago Bears. He said going against Bears QB Jay Cutler had nothing to do with it. 'It's more about just the opportunity to go and play the team that I'd been with for so long. So it's not personally against one player,' Idonije said. 'But I'm looking forward to twice a year, dressing up, suiting up and getting after it on the field when we play the Bears in Detroit and then in Chicago.'
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Lions | Israel Idonije contract update Sat Jun 29, 11:07 AM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions DL Israel Idonije signed a one-year deal worth $905,000. He received a $65,000 signing bonus and $420,000 of his base salary is guaranteed.
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Lions | Israel Idonije adds depth. Tue Jun 25, 03:30 PM
Detroit Lions DL Israel Idonije will add depth to the Detroit Lions defensive line. Idonije has played both defensive tackle and defensive end, and knows the division well, playing against the division for the past nine seasons.
| Footballguys view: Signing Idonije is a strong move by the Lions. He'll work well as a rotational pass rusher with position versatility. |
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Lions | Israel Idonije signs Tue Jun 25, 01:23 PM
The Detroit Lions signed free-agent DE Israel Idonije (Bears) to an undisclosed one-year deal Tuesday, June 25.
| Footballguys view: A strong signing by the Lions here. Idonije stays in the division and can be a quality part of the rotation on the D-Line for the Lions. He's capable of lining up at DE or DT and has 20.5 sacks over the last three seasons. |
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Bears | Unlikely to pursue Israel Idonije Fri Jun 14, 10:50 PM
The Chicago Bears are unlikely to re-sign free-agent DL Israel Idonije after adding DL Sedrick Ellis, as the team is very limited in what they can do from a salary cap perspective.
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Titans | Israel Idonije visits Mon Apr 29, 03:42 PM
The Tennessee Titans met with free-agent DL Israel Idonije (Bears) Monday, April 29.
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49ers | Interested in Israel Idonije Mon Mar 25, 02:49 PM
The San Francisco 49ers are competing with the Chicago Bears for free-agent DL Israel Idonije (Bears).
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Bears | Three FAs could return Mon Mar 25, 01:11 PM
The Chicago Bears could consider re-signing free-agent OG Lance Louis, DL Israel Idonije and CB Kelvin Hayden this offseason.
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Titans | Interested in Israel Idonije Thu Mar 21, 04:07 PM
The Tennessee Titans have shown some interest in free agent DL Israel Idonije (Bears)
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Cowboys | Two CHI FAs could be options Thu Mar 7, 07:56 PM
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.
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Bears | Interested in re-signing Israel Idonije Fri Feb 22, 01:44 PM
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.
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Bears | Two probable Fri Nov 9, 03:58 PM
Chicago Bears DLs Israel Idonije (ankle) and Henry Melton (back) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 9, and are probable for Week 10.
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Bears | Two players take part in practice Thu Nov 8, 07:44 PM
Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (ankle) and DT Henry Melton (back) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8.
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Bears | Three limited Wed Nov 7, 07:11 PM
Chicago Bears DE Israel Idonije (ankle), DT Henry Melton (back) and DT Matt Toeaina (calf) were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.
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Bears | Israel Idonije, Henry Melton OK Mon Nov 5, 08:20 PM
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.
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Bears | Israel Idonije could lose starting job Mon May 14, 01:41 PM
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.
| Footballguys view: McClellin will initially begin his pro career as a pass rusher in the team's nickel package. |
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Bears | Agree to terms with Israel Idonije Thu Mar 15, 07:14 PM
The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with free-agent DL Israel Idonije (Bears) on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Bears | Expected to try to bring back Israel Idonije Fri Jan 13, 05:20 PM
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.
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Bears | May look to bring Israel Idonije back Wed Jan 11, 02:24 PM
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.
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Bears | Israel Idonije does not believe team will be hurt Thu Jun 2, 01:15 PM
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.
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Bears | Players return to working out Fri Apr 29, 02:53 PM
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.
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Bears | Israel Idonije is finalist for Walter Payton award Fri Feb 4, 10:26 PM
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.
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Bears | Israel Idonije practices Thursday Thu Jan 20, 05:32 PM
Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (thumb) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 20, and is no longer of on the injury report.
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