Rome Odunze - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Remains sidelined at practice Odunze (foot) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Odunze hasn't been able to practice in any capacity since Dec. 12 as he tends to a stress fracture in his foot. He's missed the last three games as a result and appears in danger of stretching it to four absences, unless he's able to mix into drills Thursday and/or Friday. Fellow WR Luther Burden (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, so the Bears may get back at least one of their key pass catchers for Sunday's contest at San Francisco.

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Not practicing Tuesday Odunze (foot) isn't participating in Tuesday's unofficial practice session, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The Bears won't have to submit their next injury report until Wednesday, but if his lack of activity Tuesday is any indication, Odunze looks poised to remain a non-participant in practice to begin Week 17 prep. Earlier Tuesday, head coach Ben Johnson told Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com that Odunze is in a "good spot" in his recovery and remains on track to play again this season, but the wideout doesn't look to be pushing for a return for this Sunday's game in San Francisco. Odunze hasn't taken the field for any of the Bears' last three games due to a stress fracture in his foot, which he aggravated again while warming up prior to a Week 15 game against the Browns.

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Will Rome Odunze return in Week 17? Ben Johnson provides key injury update on Bears WR | Sporting News Will Rome Odunze return in Week 17? Head coach Ben Johnson provided a key injury update on the Chicago Bears' wide receiver heading into the...

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Bears' Ben Johnson offers positive injury update on Rome Odunze after two-game absence | Sporting News While continuing to recover from a foot injury, Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze was given a positive update from head coach Ben Johnson.

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Expected to play again this season Coach Ben Johnson said Tuesday that Odunze (foot) is "right on track" in his recovery and is fully expected to play again this season, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact "He's right on track. He's in a good spot," Johnson said of Odunze. "He's going to be able to help us this year." Odunze hasn't played since Week 13 due to a stress fracture in his foot and appeared to suffer a setback ahead of the Bears' Week 15 win over the Browns when he was announced as active but ruled out minutes before kickoff. The 11-4 Bears have already clinched a playoff spot but still have a chance at the No. 1 seed in the NFC. It's unclear if Chicago will push Odunze over the final two weeks of the regular season or let him rest his foot until the postseason.

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Bears show again they're not the same old team with wild overtime win over Packers

The Chicago Bears showed again they're not the same old team with a wild win over the Green Bay Packers

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Bears stun Packers 22-16 with improbable rally as Williams finds Moore for winning score in OT

Caleb Williams threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore in overtime, and the Chicago Bears overcame a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter for a 22-16 win over the Green B...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bears Injury Report: Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III OUT For Week 16 Thursday's Chicago Bears injury report has already ruled out two of quarterback Caleb Williams' best pass-catchers.

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Not playing Saturday Odunze (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Packers.

Impact Both Odunze and fellow WR Luther Burden (ankle) won't be available for Week 16 action after not practicing in any capacity this week. Odunze himself had been playing through a stress fracture in his foot for a good portion of the season before logging what now will be a third straight absence. His next chance to suit up is Sunday, Dec. 28 at San Francisco.

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Bears host Packers in rematch with NFC North lead on the line

The Chicago Bears hope to get some payback against the Green Bay Packers for a loss at Lambeau Field two weeks ago in a rematch with heavy playoff implications

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Not expected to play Saturday Odunze (foot) is not expected to suit up for Saturday's game against the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Odunze was initially listed as active for Chicago's win over the Browns, but he aggravated the stress fracture in his foot during pregame warmups and was made a late scratch. The 2024 first-round pick has not practiced since, and head coach Ben Johnson said Monday that "all options are on the table" for Odunze's recovery, including resting him for the playoffs. With Luther Burden (ankle) also looking uncertain for Saturday's divisional matchup, Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay could be tasks with handling starting roles in three-wide sets behind DJ Moore.

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Inside a BAM Circle Bears players Kevin Byard III, D'Andre Swift and Rome Odunze take a step inside a BAM (Becoming A Man) circle to connect, problem-solve and...

DECEMBER 17 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Still not practicing Odunze (foot) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Odunze sat out a Week 14 loss at Green Bay due to a stress fracture in his foot, and while he was listed as active this past Sunday against the Browns, he was a late scratch due to a setback suffered during pregame warmups. On Monday, coach Ben Johnson told Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com that "all options are on the table" for Odunze's recovery, but the second-year pro now has missed both Week 16 sessions, putting his availability in question ahead of Saturday's game versus the Packers.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out first Week 16 practice The Bears listed Odunze (foot) as a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.

Impact Despite being deemed active ahead of this past Sunday's 31-3 win over the Browns, Odunze ended up missing his second consecutive contest after he aggravated the stress fracture in his foot while warming up prior to the opening kickoff. Bears head coach Ben Johnson suggested Monday that the Bears could look to shut down Odunze for a period of time to give him the opportunity to fully move past the foot issue, but the wideout hasn't officially been ruled out from playing in this Saturday's matchup with the Packers. That being said, Odunze's lack of activity to begin Week 16 prep isn't an encouraging sign that he'll be ready to play versus Green Bay.

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Caleb Williams looks forward to the rematch against the Packers after the Bears rout the Browns

Caleb Williams quickly turn his attention toward a rematch with the Green Bay Packers after the Chicago Bears pounded the Cleveland Browns

DECEMBER 15 • Associated Press

All options on table Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Monday that "all options are on the table" regarding the recovery of Odunze (foot), Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson indicated that Chicago could consider shutting Odunze down for the time being in order for him to rest up in time for the playoffs, saying it may be necessary "to protect him from himself a little bit so he can help us down the road." Odunze had appeared primed to retake the field Week 15 against Cleveland, but he was made a late scratch after aggravating the stress fracture in his foot during pregame warmups. With Luther Burden (ankle) now considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's divisional matchup against the Packers, it's possible Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay could be tasked with expanded roles in the receiving game behind DJ Moore and tight ends Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet.

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Caleb Williams throws for 2 TDs, Bears pound Browns even as Myles Garrett closes in on sacks record

Caleb Williams threw two touchdown passes and the Chicago Bears beat Cleveland 31-3 in one of the coldest games ever at Soldier Field even though the Browns’ Myles Garrett moved wi...

DECEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze scratched just before kickoff Rome Odunze’s Bears return will have to wait.

DECEMBER 14 • NYPOST.COM

Rome Odunze injury update: Why Bears RB was a late scratch for Week 15 | Sporting News Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is now not going to play in the Week 15 game against the Cleveland Browns after initially being rule...

DECEMBER 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Rome Odunze isn't playing today for Bears with shocking injury news | Sporting News This stunned everyone.

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Ruled out Sunday Odunze (foot) aggravated his foot injurty in pregame warmups Sunday against the Browns and has been ruled out, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Odunze had been active for the game but had a last-second setback.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bears Inactives: Tyson Bagent is OUT, But Rome Odunze is ACTIVE WOW! The Chicago Bears inactives list does NOT include wide receiver Rome Odunze.

DECEMBER 14 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Back in action Sunday Odunze (foot) is listed as active Sunday against the Browns.

Impact Odunze didn't practice at all during Week 14 prep and was ruled out ahead of last Sunday's loss at Green Bay. Not long after that, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that Odunze had been playing through a stress fracture in his foot and was considered week-to-week. After being listed as limited Wednesday through Friday and entering the weekend as questionable, Odunze's outlook brightened Saturday when a report from Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com relayed that the Bears were optimistic of the second-year wide receiver's odds to return this weekend. Now that that has come to pass, Odunze will rejoin a Bears pass-catching group that includes WRs DJ Moore, Luther Burden and Olamide Zaccheaus, TEs Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet and even RBs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, all of whom are healthy at the moment. In any case, since opening the season with a 20-296-5 line on 35 targets before Chicago's Week 5 bye, Odunze has managed just a 24-365-1 line on 55 targets over his last eight appearances, making him a hit-or-miss option for fantasy purposes.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Is Rome Odunze playing today? Injury update, start or sit advice for Week 15 | Sporting News Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is questionable to play in the Week 15 game against the Cleveland Browns. Here's what we know about...

DECEMBER 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NFL Injury Report Week 15 for Jayden Daniels, Rome Odunze, Tee Higgins on Sunday

Here's who's in and who's out in Week 15 of the NFL season.

DECEMBER 14 • FOX SPORTS

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