Chicago Bears Trade for Tryon-Shoyinka, Place Odeyingbo on IR
The Chicago Bears made a significant move on Tuesday by trading for defensive lineman Joe Tryon-Shoyinka from the Cleveland Browns. In this transaction, the Bears also received a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Browns originally acquired this draft pick from the Philadelphia Eagles via the Jacksonville Jaguars. In return, Chicago sent a sixth-round draft pick for the same year.
In conjunction with this trade, the Bears placed defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo on the Reserve/Injured list. Offensive lineman Ricky Stromberg was also designated to the Reserve/Injured list. To bolster their roster, the Bears signed offensive lineman Kyle Hergel to their practice squad.
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka’s Career Overview
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has had a robust career in the NFL. He has participated in 74 regular-season games, starting 45 as part of the defensive lineup. Tryon-Shoyinka previously played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2021 to 2024 before spending the 2025 season with the Browns.
Career Achievements
- First-round pick by Tampa Bay: 32nd overall in the 2021 NFL Draft
- Total tackles: 138 (86 solo)
- Sacks: 15.0
- Tackles for loss: 21
- Forced fumbles: 2
- Fumble recoveries: 1
- Passes defensed: 8
In the playoffs, Tryon-Shoyinka has played in six games, with one start, all while with the Buccaneers. He has recorded nine tackles, including one sack during this postseason experience.
Collegiate Background
Tryon-Shoyinka hails from Renton, Washington. He played college football at the University of Washington, where he registered nine sacks over 25 games during the 2018-2019 seasons. Notably, he achieved eight sacks in the 2019 season, earning second-team all-conference honors.
This trade reflects the Bears’ proactive approach to reinforce their defensive line ahead of the upcoming season.
