Israel Idonije

Bears running game slow going so far

Sports

… due to a sprained ankle. Also out were tight end Desmond Clark (rib) and linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa Defensive end Israel Idonije (knee) and guard Frank Omiyale (ankle) practiced on a limited basis. ... Wide receiver Johnny Knox will return …

Story|09/23/2009

Quinn, Anderson sit; Browns fall to Bears 26-23

By ANDREW SELIGMAN| AP| Sports

… and OL Rex Hadnot were not in uniform. ... Chicago CB Charles Tillman, who's recovering from back surgery, DL Israel Idonije (hamstring), TE Kellen Davis (hamstring) and DE Henry Melton (foot). ... RB Matt Forte was in uniform but …

Story|09/04/2009

Dusty Dvoracek out for the season

Sports

… t much, and now thanks to coach Marinelli, I have a lot of knowledge of the opposition." NOTES: Defensive end Israel Idonije missed Friday's practice with a sore hamstring and his status for Sunday's game in Denver is uncertain. Defensive …

Story|08/28/2009

Bears, Idonije agree on 2-year extension

Sports

… Bears, Idonije agree on 2-year extension Friday, May 29, 2009 LAKE FOREST, Ill. Defensive tackle Israel Idonije has agreed to a two-year contract extension that keeps him with the Chicago Bears through 2011. Idonije started three games …

Story|05/29/2009

LB Tinoisamoa joins Bears

Sports

… after leading the St. Louis Rams in tackles four of the past six seasons. The Bears also locked up defensive tackle Israel Idonije with a two-year extension through 2011 and agreed to contracts with seven of their nine draft picks. The 6-foot …

Story|05/29/2009

NFL players lend a hand on charity trip to Africa

By KRISTIE RIEKEN| AP| Sports

… joined by Houston teammate Xavier Adibi, Osi Umenyiora of the New York Giants and Chicago's Adewale Ogunleye, Israel Idonije and Tommie Harris. He'll tell anyone who will listen about the wonders of taking such a trip and hopes to increase …

Story|05/14/2009

Bears CB Vasher out with wrist injury vs. Lions

SPORTS

… in the starting lineup by Corey Graham. Defensive tackle Tommie Harris was suspended for breaking a team rule and Israel Idonije filled in for him on the first-string defense. Chicago wide receiver Brandon Lloyd was inactive with a knee injury …

Story|10/05/2008

Bears say Buccaneers didn't play clean

By ANDREW SELIGMAN| AP| SPORTS

… kept the drive going. "There are plenty of opportunities on the field to injure somebody," Bears defensive end Israel Idonije said. "You never think about that because that guy is a player in the NFL. There's a code. You play tough …

Story|09/22/2008

Bears, Colts Advance to Super Bowl

AP| U.S.

… Henderson outfought Tillman for a 40-yard pass to the Bears' 32, an all-out rush on third down led to a sack by Israel Idonije and a Saints punt into the end zone. It set a first-half trend. Another sack, by rookie Mark Anderson, Chicago …

Story|01/22/2007

NFL Playoffs: Patriots Stun Chargers, Bears Top Seahawks

AP| U.S.

… Orleans Saints next Sunday in the NFC championship game. Seattle got the ball first in overtime, but Chicago's Israel Idonije forced an 18-yard punt with a strong rush, and the Bears moved in. Rex Grossman, criticized for erratic play …

Story|01/14/2007