{{Short description|American football player (born 1980)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}} {{Use Canadian English|date=February 2018}} {{Infobox NFL biography | image = IsraelIdonije2008.jpg | caption = Idonije in 2008 | current_team = | number = 71, 77 | position = Defensive end | birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1980|11|17}} | birth_place = Lagos, Nigeria | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 6 | weight_lbs = 275 | high_school = Vincent Massey {{nowrap|(Brandon, Manitoba, Canada)}} | cis = Manitoba | cfldraftyear = 2003 | cfldraftround = 2 | cfldraftpick = 17 | pastteams = * Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2003}}) * Chicago Bears (2003–{{NFL Year|2012}}) * Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2013}}) * Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2014}})* * New York Giants (2014)* | highlights = * J. P. Metras Trophy (2002) | statlabel1 = Total tackles | statvalue1 = 288 | statlabel2 = Sacks | statvalue2 = 29.0 | statlabel3 = Forced fumbles | statvalue3 = 8 | statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries | statvalue4 = 6 | statlabel5 = Defensive touchdowns | statvalue5 = 1 | pfr = IdonIs20 }}
'''Israel Idonije''' {{postnominals|country=CAN|OM}} (born November 17, 1980) is a Nigerian-Canadian former professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) and actor. Idonije played CIS football at the University of Manitoba. A draft pick of the now defunct Ottawa Renegades of the Canadian Football League (CFL), for whom he never played a game, Idonije signed with the Cleveland Browns of the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2003.
He was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and New York Giants.
==Early life== Idonije was born in Lagos, Nigeria and immigrated with his family to Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, when he was four years old.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/nfl-star-serves-as-principal-for-a-day-at-winnipeg-school-1.827412?ref=rss|title=NFL star serves as principal for a day at Winnipeg school|date=March 11, 2009|publisher=CBC News|access-date=March 12, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/players/israelidonije/profile?id=IDO444955|title=Israel Idonije|work=Current Players |publisher=National Football League|access-date=March 14, 2009}}</ref> He attended Vincent Massey High School in Brandon and, though he had never played football and was reluctant, coach Kevin Grindey convinced him to play when the school restarted its Canadian football program in 1997, when Idonije was a senior in high school.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Taylor|first=Scott|date=October 2007|title=Manitoba's Friday Night Without Lights|journal=Manitoba Score Magazine|location=Winnipeg|volume=1|issue=1|pages=25–29|url=http://www.manitobascore.com/docs/Manitoba_Score_Issue_2007_10.pdf|access-date=August 21, 2009|archive-date=July 14, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714025720/http://www.manitobascore.com/docs/Manitoba_Score_Issue_2007_10.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==University career== Idonije went on to play CIS football for the Manitoba Bisons. During this time he worked as a daycare teacher in Winnipeg, Manitoba, played in the East-West Shrine Game, and was drafted 17th overall by the Ottawa Renegades in the 2003 CFL draft. At Manitoba from 2000 to 2002, Idonije recorded 16 sacks which stands fourth all-time in Bison history. He helped lead the Bison to the 2001 Vanier Cup where Manitoba was defeated by the Saint Mary's Huskies. In 2002, Idonije was named 2002 Manitoba Male Athlete of the Year. His goal, however, was to play in the National Football League.<ref name="combine snub">{{cite news|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5600|title=Idonije didn't let Combine snub stop him from chasing dream|last=Mayer|first=Larry|date=February 18, 2009|publisher=Chicago Bears|access-date=March 12, 2009|archive-date=February 22, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090222181245/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5600|url-status=dead}}</ref>
== Professional career == === Pre-draft === Idonije was not invited to the NFL Combine, but appeared on his own to distribute tapes of his years at University of Manitoba. Nine NFL team scouts were originally scheduled to attend a subsequent workout in Manitoba, but only one team, (the Cleveland Browns) ended up attending due to the 2002–2004 SARS outbreak.
=== Cleveland Browns === Idonije was signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2003. He was placed on injured reserve on August 26 and was waived by the Browns on September 30, 2003.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IdonIs20.htm | title=Israel Idonije | publisher=Pro-Football-Reference | access-date=June 6, 2024}}</ref>
=== Chicago Bears (first stint)=== Idonije was subsequently signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad for the final six weeks of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5600|title=Idonije didn't let snub kill his dream|publisher=Chicagobears.com|date=February 18, 2009|access-date=August 20, 2012|archive-date=April 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406185105/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5600|url-status=dead}}</ref>
He made the final roster the following year. Idonije also played gunner on the punt coverage team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=9000 |title=The Official Website of the Chicago Bears |publisher=Chicagobears.com |access-date=September 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120827184913/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?STORY_ID=9000 |archive-date=August 27, 2012 }}</ref>
In 2006, Idonije became a restricted free agent and the Buffalo Bills attempted to sign him, but the Bears retained him by matching their offer. During the 2007 NFL season, Idonije had three consecutive games with a blocked field goal or extra point. In 2008, Idonije set career highs in sacks (3.5), tackles (22), and passes defenced (6). In May 2009, signed a two-year, $7 million contract extension with the Bears. On December 30, 2009, Idonije was placed on injured reserve due to a foot injury.
In 2010, week 5 at the Carolina Panthers, Idonije recorded 3 sacks.<ref>{{cite web | title=Bills reach midpoint winless after loss to Bears | date=November 7, 2010 | work=CBSsports.com| publisher=CBS Interactive| url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20101107_CHI@BUF/bills-reach-midpoint-winless-after-loss-to-bears}}</ref>
In 2011, in week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks, Idonije scored his first NFL touchdown after a fumble recovery in the end zone after Tarvaris Jackson had the ball stripped by Julius Peppers.
With the drafting of Shea McClellin in 2012, Idonije was moved to defensive tackle. In the second game of the preseason against the Washington Redskins, Idonije recorded 2½ sacks on rookie and Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=8991 |title=Idonije leads sack attack in victory |publisher=Chicagobears.com |access-date=August 20, 2012 |archive-date=August 21, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821073015/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=8991 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Idonije would once again record 2½ sacks in week three against the St. Louis Rams.<ref>{{cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-cruise-behind-strong-defensive-effort/3aec02ce-f85e-47b8-afbe-56979e61a798 |title=Bears cruise behind strong defensive effort |publisher=Chicagobears.com |date=September 18, 2012 |access-date=September 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925073052/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-cruise-behind-strong-defensive-effort/3aec02ce-f85e-47b8-afbe-56979e61a798 |archive-date=September 25, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Idonije ended the season with 40 tackles, 7.5 sacks, and a forced fumble, and he was later named to the USA Today All-Joe Team.<ref name="All-Joe">{{cite web|last=Mayer|first=Larry|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Idonije-voted-to-USA-Todays-All-Joe-team/64727612-0eda-49b2-8fb4-addd34f46437|title=Idonije voted to USA Today's 'All-Joe' team|publisher=Chicago Bears|date=February 13, 2013|access-date=February 13, 2013|archive-date=February 16, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130216042920/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Idonije-voted-to-USA-Todays-All-Joe-team/64727612-0eda-49b2-8fb4-addd34f46437|url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== Detroit Lions === On June 25, 2013, Idonije signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/349564342880043010|title=Lions sign DL Israel Idonije to one-year deal, per league source.|publisher=Profootballtalk.com|date=June 25, 2013|access-date=June 25, 2013}}</ref><ref name="espn">{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/9421644/israel-idonije-agrees-terms-detroit-lions|title=Israel Idonije agrees to join Lions|last=Dickerson|first=Jeff|publisher=ESPN|date=June 25, 2013|access-date=June 25, 2013}}</ref> Idonije recorded 11 tackles and half a sack during the {{NFL Year|2013}} season.<ref name="Bears bring back Idonije">{{cite news|agency=Associated Press|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/bears-bring-back-dl-idonije/2014/03/18/efff10e6-aed0-11e3-b8b3-44b1d1cd4c1f_story.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319071002/http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/bears-bring-back-dl-idonije/2014/03/18/efff10e6-aed0-11e3-b8b3-44b1d1cd4c1f_story.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 19, 2014|title=Bears bring back DL Idonije|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=March 18, 2014|access-date=March 18, 2014}}</ref>
===Chicago Bears (second stint)=== On March 18, 2014, Idonije signed a one-year deal to return to the Bears.<ref name="Bears bring back Idonije" /> The Bears released him on June 19, 2014.
=== New York Giants === Idonije signed with the New York Giants on August 5, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last1=David Smith|first1=Michael|title=Giants sign Israel Idonije|date=August 5, 2014|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/05/giants-sign-israel-idonije/|publisher=Pro Football Talk|access-date=August 5, 2014}}</ref> He was released on August 30, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Florio|first1=Mike|title=Idonije out in New York|date=August 30, 2014|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/30/idonije-out-in-new-york/|publisher=Pro Football Talk|access-date=August 31, 2014}}</ref>
==NFL career statistics== {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! colspan="2"| Legend |- | '''Bold''' | Career high |}
===Regular season=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !rowspan="2"| Year !rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| Fumbles |- ! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD |- ! 2004 !! CHI | 15 || 0 || 21 || 15 || 6 || 1.0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2005 !! CHI | 11 || 1 || 20 || 16 || 4 || 1.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2006 !! CHI | 13 || 1 || 19 || 13 || 6 || 0.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || '''2''' || 0 || 0 |- ! 2007 !! CHI | '''16''' || 3 || 27 || 19 || 8 || 0.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2008 !! CHI | '''16''' || 3 || 24 || 22 || 2 || 3.5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''6''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2009 !! CHI | 15 || 0 || 18 || 13 || 5 || 2.5 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2010 !! CHI | '''16''' || 15 || 48 || 32 || 16 || '''8.0''' || 10 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || '''4''' || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2011 !! CHI | '''16''' || '''16''' || '''52''' || '''41''' || 11 || 5.0 || '''12''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || '''2''' || 0 || '''1''' |- ! 2012 !! CHI | '''16''' || 11 || 48 || 29 || '''19''' || 7.5 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2013 !! DET | 15 || 0 || 11 || 7 || 4 || 0.5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! colspan="2"| !! 149 !! 50 !! 288 !! 207 !! 81 !! 29.0 !! 52 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 15 !! 8 !! 6 !! 0 !! 1 |}
===Playoffs=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !rowspan="2"| Year !rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| Fumbles |- ! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD |- ! 2005 !! CHI | 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2006 !! CHI | '''3''' || 0 || 2 || '''2''' || 0 || '''1.0''' || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2010 !! CHI | 2 || '''2''' || '''4''' || 1 || '''3''' || 0.5 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! colspan="2"| !! 6 !! 2 !! 7 !! 4 !! 3 !! 1.5 !! 2 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 |}
== Outside football == [[File:NFL Draft, Chicago 2016 (33601533221).jpg|thumb|Idonije announcing a pick at the 2016 NFL draft]]
=== Athlitacomics === Idonije revealed his new comic, ''The Protectors'', at its soft launch during the New York Comic Con in October 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2012/10/12/nycc-israel-idonije-ron-marz-graphic-novel-the-protectors/1630475/|title=NYCC: Football Star Israel Idonije Unveils 'Protectors'|date=October 12, 2010|newspaper=USA Today|access-date=May 24, 2013}}</ref> He came up with the idea at the Chicago Bears training camp in 2007. The Protectors, set in the future, is based around a group of super athletes who learn they are blessed with super powers<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/playbook/fandom/post/_/id/17356/israel-idonije-turns-athletes-into-superheroes|title=DE Idonije Turns Athletes into Superheroes|date=January 25, 2012|publisher=ESPN Playbook|access-date=May 24, 2013}}</ref> that help protect humanity. Idonije brought on writer Ron Marz and artist Bart Sears to complete the project. Idonije will be publishing the comic through the publishing company he founded, Athleta Comics.<ref name = "inleague">{{cite news|url=http://inleague.com/player/israel-idonije/|title=Israel Idonije Profile|access-date=April 11, 2013|publisher=InLeague|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112211536/http://inleague.com/player/israel-idonije/|archive-date=January 12, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Athleta Comics is part of Athleta Entertainment.
''The Protectors'' issue #0 made its debut at C2E2 in Chicago, April 26–28, 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/redeye-israel-idonije-c2e2-the-protectors-comic-book-20130425,0,5689590.story|title=Comics Buff Israel Idonije Unveils his Superhero Tale at C2E2|date=April 25, 2013|publisher=Red Eye Chicago|access-date=May 24, 2013}}</ref> Issue #1 is scheduled to come out in September 2013.
Idonije also created ''Sports Heroes''' showcasing athletes through comic artistry, and Athlitacomics became an NFLPA licensee. Sports Heroes can be found on the first of its kind consumable NFLPI licensed product.<ref>{{Cite web|title = NFL Players Inc. - Quarterback Gummies|url = https://www.nflpa.com/players/case-study/quarterback-gummies|website = nflpa.com|access-date = September 3, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150908081917/https://www.nflpa.com/players/case-study/quarterback-gummies|archive-date = September 8, 2015|url-status = dead}}</ref>
Idonije launched his DreamKidz Love book series to promote social and emotional awareness for children. His first book "I Love Me (Izzy Cover) was released on Amazon on January 24, 2017.<ref>{{Cite book|title=I Love Me: Izzy Cover (I Love Series) Paperback – January 24, 2017|last=Afro|first=Neo|date=November 21, 2017|publisher=ATHLiTACOMiCS |isbn=978-0990591177}}</ref>
Prior to the 2018 NFL season, Idonije and Athlitacomics formed a partnership with the Bears to create a "Monsters of the Midway" comic universe to promote the Bears' 2018 schedule.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-form-Monster-partnership-with-Idonije/cc56a31e-566a-430a-bd2f-1a89c823b544|title=Bears form 'Monster' partnership with Idonije|work=Chicago Bears|date=April 20, 2018|access-date=April 20, 2018|archive-date=April 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180421031153/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-form-Monster-partnership-with-Idonije/cc56a31e-566a-430a-bd2f-1a89c823b544|url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== Ask The Doctor === Idonije along with serial entrepreneur, Prakash Chand founded medical question and answer service Ask The Doctor, a portal allowing anyone, anywhere immediate access to a doctor.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Manitoba-NFLer-Idonije-calls-it-a-career-301571831.html|title=Apr 2015: Manitoba NFLer Idonije calls it a career|last=Kirbyson|first=Geoff|date=2015-04-28|work=Winnipeg Free Press|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref>
Idonije and Ask The Doctor recently announced a scholarship fund for students entering 1st year of an accredited American or Canadian college or university, or exceptional high school graduates or high school drop outs looking to start a digital health company.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.askthedoctor.com/scholarships |title=Scholarships {{!}} Ask The Doctor |website=www.askthedoctor.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170725144513/https://www.askthedoctor.com/scholarships |archive-date=2017-07-25}}</ref>
=== iF Charities === Idonije established iF Charities, formerly known as the Israel Idonije Foundation<ref name = "inleague" /> in 2007. It is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It serves communities in Chicago, Winnipeg and West Africa - all the places Idonije has called home. iF Charities offers several core programs, projects, and events.
=== Blessed Communion === Idonije started Blessed Communion<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blackenterprise.com/lifestyle/sportsbiz/nfls-israel-idonije-breaks-bread-and-ground-with-blessed-communion/|title=NFL's Israel Idonije Breaks Bread - and Ground - with Blessed Communion|access-date=March 28, 2013|publisher=Black Enterprise|archive-date=January 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112202521/http://www.blackenterprise.com/lifestyle/sportsbiz/nfls-israel-idonije-breaks-bread-and-ground-with-blessed-communion/|url-status=dead}}</ref> in 2009. Blessed Communion manufactures dual-chambered, pre-filled Communion cups for individuals, churches and other religious organizations.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbn.com/tv/2238921609001|title=Israel Idonije's Hard Hitting Faith|access-date=April 1, 2013|publisher=The Christian Broadcasting Network}}</ref>
=== The Bureau Chicago === Idonije opened up an office, meeting and business event space in the South Loop.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Sloopin - A South Loop Blog: Israel Idonije to Host Open House for His New Coworking Venture, The Bureau at 1420 S. Michigan Ave|url = http://www.sloopin.com/2015/06/israel-idonije-to-host-open-house-for.html|website = sloopin.com|access-date = September 3, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8DlHYZK1V4|title=The Loni Swain Show: The Bureau Chicago|access-date = September 3, 2015}}</ref>
=== Order of Manitoba === Manitoba Lieutenant-Governor Philip S. Lee announced on May 12, 2014, that Idonije is to be inducted into the Order of Manitoba. The ceremony took place at the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg on May 21, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Order-of-Manitoba-to-welcome-14-new-members-258921121.html|title=Order of Manitoba to welcome 14 new members|access-date=May 12, 2014|work=Winnipeg Free Press}}</ref>
=== Chicago Red Stars === On March 1, 2021, the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League announced that Idonije had joined the women's soccer team's ownership group.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.chicagoredstars.com/post/chicago-red-stars-introduce-groundbreaking-new-ownership-group |title=Chicago Red Stars Introduce Groundbreaking New Ownership Group |date=March 1, 2021 |access-date=August 24, 2022 |publisher=Chicago Red Stars |archive-date=March 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301125916/https://www.chicagoredstars.com/post/chicago-red-stars-introduce-groundbreaking-new-ownership-group |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.chicagoredstars.com/why-i-believe |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301145304/https://www.chicagoredstars.com/why-i-believe |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 1, 2021 |title=Why I Believe |access-date=August 24, 2022 |publisher=Chicago Red Stars }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/soccer/ct-chicago-red-stars-investors-owners-20210301-itq5eygtfvectj7fhyndxv4ohm-story.html |title=Chicago Red Stars have an expanded ownership group — including Israel Idonije and Kendall Coyne Schofield — as they look to increase revenue and drive growth with new investors |date=March 1, 2021 |access-date=August 24, 2022 |newspaper=Chicago Tribune |first=Jeremy |last=Mikula}}</ref>
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