
Bears Release Offensive Lineman Kiran Amegadjie
The Chicago Bears have announced the release of offensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie as they finalize their roster to meet the 53-player limit. This decision was reported by Matt Zenitz.
Amegadjie, who is 24 years old, was a notable player at Yale, where he started for three years and received third-team All-American honors in 2023, along with first-team All-Ivy recognition. The Bears drafted him with the 75th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, signing him to a four-year contract worth nearly $6 million, which included a signing bonus of over $1 million.
In his college career, Amegadjie played in 24 games, starting 14 at left tackle and 10 at right guard. During the 2024 NFL season, he participated in six games for the Bears, making one start.
