Chicago Bears not signing Larry Ogunjobi after failed physical

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Free agent defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, after agreeing to a three-year deal earlier this week, will not be signing with the Chicago Bears after failing his physical, the team announced Friday.

Ogunjobi was Chicago's biggest acquisition thus far in free agency, having agreed to a contract on Monday worth $40.5 million with $26.35 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Bears announced the team had agreed to terms with Ogunjobi shortly after the new league year started Wednesday but had not officially announced his signing.

Ogunjobi was set to speak with local media members at Halas Hall on Friday morning as Chicago introduced its top three free agents, including center Lucas Patrick and linebacker Nicholas Morrow.

However, general manager Ryan Poles said the deal fell apart after Ogunjobi failed «a standard and thorough physical and medical review.»

«As I said before, Larry Ogunjobi embodies everything we are looking for in a Bear. He is a special person and player,» Poles said. "… Unfortunately, we are not signing him today. This is difficult and it is emotional for everyone involved, but ultimately is what is in the best interest of protecting the Chicago Bears."

While the Bears did not specify what led the defensive tackle's failed physical, Ogunjobi did undergo surgery to repair a right foot injury sustained in the third quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals' wild card win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He tweeted on Jan. 20 that his surgery was «a success.»

Losing out on Ogunjobi is a considerable blow to the Bears defense, which features Angelo Blackson and Mario Edwards Jr. at defensive end and Khyiris Tonga at defensive tackle. Shortly after the team announced Ogunjobi's failed