Israel Idonije

Israel Idonije OM (born November 17, 1980) is a retired Nigerian-Canadian defensive end in the National Football League and actor. Idonije was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns out of the University of Manitoba. A draft pick of the now defunct Ottawa Renegades of the Canadian Football League, for whom he never played a game, Idonije spent the start of the 2003 season on the Browns' practice squad prior to his release in September. He was subsequently signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad for the final six weeks of the season.

Israel Idonije
Idonije in 2008
No. 71, 77
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1980-11-17) November 17, 1980
Lagos, Nigeria
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school:Brandon (MB) Massey
University:Manitoba
CFL Draft:2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 17
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:288
Sacks:29.0
Forced fumbles:8
Fumble recoveries:6
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com

He has also played for the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, and New York Giants.

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