ANDREW BILLINGS NEWS

Sheds sling after surgery Billings underwent surgery to address a ruptured pectoral, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Billings missed the last nine games of the 2024 season after tearing his pectoral in Week 9 at Arizona, but he now seems to be recovering well ahead of the start of the new league year. He projects as a regular contributor on the interior of Chicago's defensive line in 2025.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sheds sling after surgery Billings underwent surgery to address a ruptured pectoral, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Billings missed the last nine games of the 2024 season after tearing his pectoral in Week 9 at Arizona, but he now seems to be recovering well ahead of the start of the new league year. He projects as a regular contributor on the interior of Chicago's defensive line in 2025.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Spends 10 games on IR Billings missed the last 10 contests in the 2024 season with a pectoral injury.

Impact Billings recorded 13 tackles and 1.0 sacks in eight games. With a career high of 39 tackles in 2022, the defensive tackle will remain a low-ceiling IDP as he heads into the last year of his contract with Chicago.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

The Bears look for an interim coach bump when they visit the struggling 49ers

Once-promising seasons hit new lows for the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers last week

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fast Facts: Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Andrew Billings Get to know Bears 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Andrew Billings as he talks with ChicagoBears.com about his foundation, proudes...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Andrew Billings named Bears' nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award Defensive tackle Andrew Billings is surprised with the Bears' nomination for the 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award presented by Natio...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Chicago Bears could find working with interim coach Thomas Brown different than with Matt Eberflus

With coach Matt Eberflus fired on Friday, the Chicago Bears entrust his duties with offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, who has been greatly responsible for turning around the seas...

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears Counting on Returning Players to Offset Loss of Andrew Billings in Run Defense With Montez Sweat and Kyler Gordon back the Bears anticipate figuring out how to plug the gaping hole in their run defense even after losing...

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • SI.COM

Sent to injured reserve The Bears placed Billings (pectoral) on injured reserve Thursday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Billings was injured in the Week 9 loss to Arizona and will now miss a minimum of four games, though it could be longer after it was reported Wednesday by Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times that Billings was expected to miss a prolonged period. Chris Williams and Byron Cowart are next up on the depth chart for Chicago.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

To miss extended time Billings is set to undergo surgery to address a pectoral injury he sustained Sunday at Arizona and is expected to be out for a prolonged period, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-T...

Impact The severity of Billings' injury wasn't immediately clear when it forced him out of the Bears' contest in Week 10, but it's now clear that he's dealing with a serious issue. In his stead, Chris Williams could move into a starting role on the defensive line.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling Chicago Bears face difficult task getting into NFC North contention after 4-4 start

Everything was looking up for the Chicago Bears after six games

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has pec injury Billings suffered a pectoral injury during Sunday's 29-9 loss to the Cardinals, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact The starting defensive tackle exited the game and did not return after making three tackles (one solo). Billings has 13 tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in 2024. Zacch Pickens and Chris Williams are Chicago's backup defensive tackles.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has pec injury Billings suffered a pectoral injury during Sunday's 29-9 loss to the Cardinals, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact The starting defensive tackle exited the game and did not return after making three tackles (one solo). Billings has 13 tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in 2024. Zacch Pickens and Chris Williams are Chicago's backup defensive tackles.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for day Billings (chest) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Billings sustained a chest injury in the game and he'll now be forced to sit out the rest of the contest. In his absence, Zacch. Pickens will likely see an uptick in usage at defensive tackle versus Arizona.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First sack of 2024 Billings recorded three tackles and a sack in the Bears' 36-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact This was the first time that Billings posted more than two tackles in a game this season. He remains a low-upside IDP option.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Andrew Billings blasts up middle for third-down sack Bears defensive lineman Andrew Billings sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton for a 10-yard loss.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Andrew Billings, Kyler Gordon swarm Dalton for split sack Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings and cornerback Kyler Gordon combine to sack Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Ready to face Rams Billings (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Billings as limited in practice twice this week due to a knee injury, while also missing Thursday's session, but he'll be on the field Sunday versus Los Angeles. The veteran defensive tackle has played more than 65 percent of defensive snaps in each of Chicago's first three regular-season games this year.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big Guys in a Benz: Andrew Billings I Chicago Bears Bears defensive lineman Andrew Billings and Anthony "Spice" Adams talk shop about the nose guard position and we discover the mystery item i...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Rotational role expected Billings recorded 27 tackles over 17 games in his first season with the Bears and will likely continue in a part-time role in 2024.

Impact Billings played between 25 and 35 snaps in all but four games. There were only three occasions in which the veteran surpassed two tackles. With second-year players Gervon Dexter and Zaach Pickens possibly taking a step forward, it's possible that Billings could see a slight dip in snaps. That would make the low-floor IDP value of Billings even lower.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes quiet year in Chicago Billings notched two tackles in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Playing on the fourth team in his six-year career, Billings had one of his least productive seasons by recording 27 tackles over 17 games. The veteran defensive tackle is signed through 2025, but he'll go into 2024 as a low-upside IDP.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mooney and Billings on improving for Week 10 | Press Conference Wide receiver Darnell Mooney and defensive lineman Andrew Billings address the media on Monday at Halas Hall.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears Get Andrew Billings Two-Year Contract Extension Nose tackle Andrew Billings has received a two-year contract extension from the Bears and avoids free agency.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Bears sign NT Andrew Billings to 2-year extension Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) passes over the defense of Chicago Bears defensive line...

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Andrew Billings shuts down Commanders' third-and-inches run attempt Chicago Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings shuts down Washington Commanders' third-and-inches run attempt

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NFL.COM