Yannick Ngakoue

Yannick Ngakoue

28-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 5/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Yannick Ngakoue in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
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$Signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the Bears in August of 2023.
Finishes season on IR
DEChicago Bears
Ankle
December 13, 2023
The Bears placed Ngakoue (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ngakoue fractured his ankle during Chicago's Week 11 win over the Lions and will miss the rest of the season. Over 13 appearances on the campaign, Ngakoue registered 22 tackles (13 solo) and four sacks. The nine-year veteran is set to hit unrestricted free agency.
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Measurables Review
How do Yannick Ngakoue's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
246 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.75 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.50 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.35 sec
 
Vertical Jump
34.5 in
 
Broad Jump
118 in
 
Bench Press
26 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
32.50 in
 
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With a void at defensive end, the Colts traded cornerback Rock Ya-Sin to Oakland for Ngakoue to improve their pass rush. Ngakoue offers a nice floor as a pass rusher with eight or more sacks in each of his six seasons, including 10 last season with Las Vegas.
Ngakoue hasn't made a Pro Bowl since 2017, but he's recorded at least eight sacks during each of his first five seasons in the NFL. The former Jaguar bounced around from Minnesota to Baltimore in 2020, but the Raiders sought Ngakoue out in free agency and ultimately dealt him a two-year contract worth $26 million to bolster their pass rush, which has been a major weakness.
The Jaguars applied the franchise tag to Ngakoue in March, but the draft came and went without a trade and the two sides entered a stalemate. The 2016 third-round pick -- who has 37.5 sacks and 14 forced fumbles through four seasons -- has been public with his displeasure with Jacksonville's front office, making it difficult to imagine him suiting up for the team again. However, if a trade isn't reached he may find himself in the position of having to decide between absorbing a lost season, or biting the bullet and making the best of the situation. In any event, the Jags already selected his potential replacement K'Lavon Chaisson with the 20th overall pick in April's draft.
Ngakoue skipped minicamp in June and remained away from the Jaguars for the early part of training camp due to his contract situation, but he ultimately joined the team in early August. The 24-year-old posted 9.5 sacks in 16 games in 2018, but he was unable to replicate the playmaking ability from the previous two seasons when he forced 10 fumbles. Ngakoue has only 81 tackles (69 solo) through his first three seasons and could significantly increase his IDP value if he can become more of a factor against the run.
Ngakoue followed up a fantastic rookie season with a 12-sack campaign in 2017, and now has 20 sacks and 10 forced fumbles over his first two seasons. Even more impressive is that the 23-old-year was largely feast or famine in 2017, recording a sack in only seven games and having six games where he tallied one or zero tackles. Ngakoue, a 2016 third-round pick, could be in store for an even better season for Jacksonville's top-tier defense if he can exhibit a bit more consistency in his third season.
A third-round selection in 2016, Ngakoue was a pleasant surprise as a rookie, racking up a team-best 8.0 sacks and routinely outperforming 2015 No. 3 overall pick Dante Fowler. While Fowler will be given every opportunity to prove his worth, Ngakoue will be breathing down Fowler's neck for snaps. The young duo will team with veteran free agent addition Calais Campbell in what's expected to be an improved group of edge-rushers. In 2016, the Jaguars tied for 19th in the league in total sacks (33.0), while forcing an AFC-low 13 takeaways.
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Breaks ankle, season over
DEChicago Bears
Ankle
December 13, 2023
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Ngakoue will miss the remainder of the season after fracturing his ankle, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
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Fourth sack of season
DEChicago Bears
December 10, 2023
Ngakoue tallied four stops and a sack in the Bears' 28-13 win over the Lions on Sunday.
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Suiting up Sunday
DEChicago Bears
December 10, 2023
Ngakoue (knee) is active Sunday against the Lions.
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Chance to play Week 14
DEChicago Bears
Knee
December 8, 2023
Ngakoue (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.
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Nursing knee issue
DEChicago Bears
Knee
December 7, 2023
Ngakoue (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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