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Yannick Ngakoue

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Player Bio
HT/WT
6' 2", 246 lbs
Age
29
Born
03-31-1995
College
Maryland
Bears open training camp with patience for Caleb Williams but sense of urgency on offense

The Bears want to find a groove on offense as quickly as possible to start training camp. And GM Ryan Poles feels good about the lines.

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Bears open training camp with patience for Caleb Williams but sense of urgency on offense
Buffalo Bills post-draft notebook: What the WR room could look like and all eyes on June 1

The Bills' 2024 roster picture is becoming clearer. What's next now that the NFL Draft is over?

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Buffalo Bills post-draft notebook: What the WR room could look like and all eyes on June 1
Ranking the Bears' top free agents: What's ahead for Jaylon Johnson?

The Bears have money to spend in free agency, including on their own players. The big question is what happens with Johnson.

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Ranking the Bears' top free agents: What's ahead for Jaylon Johnson?
Bears mailbag: Justin Fields vs. Browns 'D', replacing Yannick Ngakoue, Week 15 picks

The Bears face a tough test in Cleveland, but a win would keep them in the playoff hunt. Answering your questions and making our picks.

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Bears mailbag: Justin Fields vs. Browns 'D', replacing Yannick Ngakoue, Week 15 picks
Did the Bears overpay in Montez Sweat trade to fill edge-rushing need?

The Bears had to improve their pass rush, both this year and for the future. Acquiring Sweat is a start. We analyze the big trade.

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Did the Bears overpay in Montez Sweat trade to fill edge-rushing need?
No pass rush, no hope for Bears: Defense's biggest problem exposed on national TV

Justin Herbert threw 40 passes on Sunday — but the Bears only touched him twice. T.J. Edwards had the only QB hits.

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No pass rush, no hope for Bears: Defense's biggest problem exposed on national TV
Bears optimism? How Justin Fields, DJ Moore, defense can build on Thursday night win

The Bears have confidence and can prove that Thursday night's win was no fluke if they get starters back. The next two opponents will help.

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Bears optimism? How Justin Fields, DJ Moore, defense can build on Thursday night win
Bears needed a team effort to end their losing streak. How reserves helped finish the job

DJ Moore was the star, but the Bears still needed contributions from reserves to put the Commanders away and nail down their first win.

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Bears needed a team effort to end their losing streak. How reserves helped finish the job
Bears not getting impact plays from front 7 despite offseason investment

The Bears' front seven has been a disappointment through three games. Can they rebound against some weaker opposing offenses?

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Bears not getting impact plays from front 7 despite offseason investment
How the Bears must ramp up the pass rush against Baker Mayfield, Bucs

The Bears' pass rush didn't rattle Jordan Love in Week 1. What can it do against Mayfield in Tampa Bay on Sunday?

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How the Bears must ramp up the pass rush against Baker Mayfield, Bucs
What scouts are saying about the 2023 Bears: Roster is better, but enough to contend?

We talked to three NFL scouts, all of whom are high on guard Nate Davis and skeptical that receiver Chase Claypool will be a big producer.

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What scouts are saying about the 2023 Bears: Roster is better, but enough to contend?
Bears 53-man roster reaction: Ryan Poles' overhaul continues and waiver wire awaits

We analyze the initial Bears 53-man roster and the decisions Poles made, specifically at backup QB and along both lines.

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Bears 53-man roster reaction: Ryan Poles' overhaul continues and waiver wire awaits
Bears vs. Colts: Key matchups to watch in this week's joint practices

The Bears are visiting the Colts for joint practices this week, and coach Matt Eberflus is excited to see his players face another team.

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Bears vs. Colts: Key matchups to watch in this week's joint practices
Bears camp: Eddie Jackson vs. Chase Claypool, a sharp Justin Fields, welcoming Marcedes Lewis

Practice began with a fracas, Fields had a more efficient day, and we heard from GM Ryan Poles and met new tight end Lewis.

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Bears camp: Eddie Jackson vs. Chase Claypool, a sharp Justin Fields, welcoming Marcedes Lewis
Bears camp: Matt Eberflus sees Yannick Ngakoue as an 'every-down end'

Ngakoue explains why he chose to sign with the Bears. Plus, the offense responds to Justin Fields' plea to bring more "juice."

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Bears camp: Matt Eberflus sees Yannick Ngakoue as an 'every-down end'
Yannick Ngakoue heading to Bears on 1-year, $10.5 million deal: Source

The 28-year-old started 15 games last season in Indianapolis, totaling 9 1/2 sacks with 29 tackles (18 solo).

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Yannick Ngakoue heading to Bears on 1-year, $10.5 million deal: Source
Targeting 7 free-agent fits for Giants, including Yannick Ngakoue, Leonard Floyd

There are still some big names available on the free-agent market. Which make sense for the Giants?

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Targeting 7 free-agent fits for Giants, including Yannick Ngakoue, Leonard Floyd
NFL free agency 2023: 10 top players still available and teams they could help

Odell Beckham Jr. and Bobby Wagner are among the key names still looking for NFL homes in 2023.

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NFL free agency 2023: 10 top players still available and teams they could help
Chris Ballard's QB decision, Shane Steichen's impact, WR needs: Colts mailbag

Readers have a lot on their minds right now but the future at Indy's quarterback position is far and away the biggest concern.

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Chris Ballard's QB decision, Shane Steichen's impact, WR needs: Colts mailbag
Colts post-combine thoughts: Shane Steichen's staff, more on QBs, possible cuts

Indy's new head coach now has his assistants in place and a week's worth of player evaluation to try to improve his roster.

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Colts post-combine thoughts: Shane Steichen's staff, more on QBs, possible cuts

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