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Bears sign Israel Idonije
The Bears have agreed to terms with defensive lineman Israel Idonije who played for the team from 2004-2012. ChicagoBears.com takes a look back at his 10-year career in the NFL.


Defensive lineman Israel Idonije #71 of the Chicago Bears runs against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on September 1, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Israel Idonije (71) and Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) hit Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart after he threw the ball during the fourth quarter of a football game.


Chicago Bears defensive tackle Israel Idonije (71) sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first quarter of the NFC championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007.

Defensive lineman Isrrael Idonije #71 of the Chicago Bears runs in pursuit against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Israel Idonije (71) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Oakland Raiders.

Chicago Bears Israel Idonije plays in the game vs Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 4, 2009 in Detroit Michigan.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Israel Idonije (71) tackles Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, in Chicago.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Israel Idonije (71) and cornerback D.J. Moore, rear, pressure Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010.

Defensive line Israel Idonije #71 of the Chicago Bears on the line of scrimmage during the NFL football game between the Washington Redskins against the Chicago Bears.



Detroit Lions defensive end Israel Idonije (77) runs in pursuit during a week 15 NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Israel Idonije (77) in action on defense during the NFL week 15 football game against the Baltimore Ravens.