ROME ODUNZE NEWS

WR Rome Odunze called 'day to day' - and Bears feel 'very lucky' rookie's knee injury wasn't worse CHICAGO - Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus called Rome Odunze “day to day” as the rookie wide recei...

SEPTEMBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bears, Rome Odunze relieved after MRI shows no major damage for his knee injury

The Chicago Bears and receiver Rome Odunze were breathing a little easier after an MRI showed no major damage to the knee he sprained late in Chicago’s season-opening victory over...

SEPTEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Labeled day-to-day Coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Odunze (knee) will not practice and is considered day-to-day, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Odunze was initially reported to be week-to-week due to an MCL sprain suffered in Chicago's season-opening win over the Titans, but Eberflus is now offering a more encouraging estimation of the rookie's recovery timeframe. Meanwhile, veteran wideout Keenan Allen (heel) is receiving a rest day Wednesday and will be evaluated further Thursday. Allen dealt with a heel injury in August and briefly entered the medical tent Week 1, but he was able to retake the field. If either or both of Odunze and Allen are in any way limited Sunday versus the Texans, DeAndre Carter and Velus Jones could be asked to step into larger roles behind DJ Moore.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bears WRs Rome Odunze, Keenan Allen won't practice Wednesday Odunze suffered a Grade 1 sprain of the MCL in his left knee while blocking in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s opener against the Titans.

SEPTEMBER 11 • SUNTIMES.COM

Report: Bears WR Rome Odunze could miss Week 2 The rookie left the game injured late in Chicago’s 24-17 win over the Titans.

SEPTEMBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bears rookie WR Rome Odunze is 'week to week' after injuring knee in season opener

Bears rookie receiver Rome Odunze had an MRI on Monday for a knee injury he suffered in his NFL debut on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 9

Has MCL sprain, deemed week-to-week Odunze sustained an MCL sprain during Sunday's 24-17 win against the Titans and will be considered week-to-week, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Odunze emerged from his NFL debut with a knee injury, and after undergoing an MRI, he seems poised to miss some time. The rookie first-round pick didn't do much Week 1, hauling in only one of four targets for 11 yards while playing 43 of 56 offensive snaps. Assuming Odunze is sidelined this coming Sunday at Houston, DeAndre Carter and Velus Jones would be in line for additional reps behind starting wide receivers DJ Moore and Keenan Allen.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Has MCL sprain, deemed week-to-week Odunze sustained an MCL sprain during Sunday's 24-17 win against the Titans and will be considered week-to-week, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Odunze emerged from his NFL debut with a knee injury, and after undergoing an MRI, he seems poised to miss some time. The rookie first-round pick didn't do much Week 1, hauling in only one of four targets for 11 yards while playing 43 of 56 offensive snaps. Assuming Odunze is sidelined this coming Sunday at Houston, DeAndre Carter and Velus Jones would be in line for additional reps behind starting wide receivers DJ Moore and Keenan Allen.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Bears rookie WR Rome Odunze to have MRI on knee Chicago Bears rookie receiver Rome Odunze is awaiting MRI results on his knee, coach Matt Eberflus confirmed Monday.Eberflus said the injury...

SEPTEMBER 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Getting MRI on knee injury Coach Matt Eberflus said Odunze (knee) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Odunze appears to have picked up a knee injury during Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans, in which he secured one of four targets for 11 yards. The Bears will hope testing on the rookie ninth overall pick's knee injury doesn't reveal a serious issue, though Eberflus said the team is currently unable to estimate how concerning the issue might be, per Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune. Chicago will take on Houston on the road in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Getting MRI on knee injury Coach Matt Eberflus said Odunze (knee) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Odunze appears to have picked up a knee injury during Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans in which he secured one of four targets for 11 yards. The Bears will hope testing on the rookie ninth overall pick's knee injury doesn't reveal a serious issue, though Eberflus said the team is currently unable to estimate how concerning the issue might be, per Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune. Chicago will take on Houston on the road Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in NFL debut Odunze recorded one reception on four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans.

Impact Perhaps unsurprisingly, Odunze had the quietest performance of the Bears wide receiver trio. He made his lone catch and first as a pro with 1:30 left in the second quarter, which came off of a deflection on a pass that was not intended for him. Per Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic, Odunze was on the field for 40 of the Bears' 54 offensive snaps. That bodes well for his potential production moving forward despite a disappointing NFL debut.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Rome Odunze's first NFL catch came in the strangest way vs. Titans The Chicago Bears rookie also fumbled immediately after the catch.

SEPTEMBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Rome Odunze's crazy catch comes after ball pops WAY up into air Bears rookie receiver Rome Odunze makes a crazy catch and fumbles against the Titans, but the Bears still recover the ball.

SEPTEMBER 8 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Rome Odunze Gives Surprising Answer for What He's Most Excited About in NFL Debut Rome Odunze knows just what he’s most excited about a few days before his first NFL game. There is absolutely no way you’ll guess what it is...

SEPTEMBER 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Fantasy football: Where to draft Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze was taken in collaboration with No. 1 overall pick QB Caleb Williams to revive the franchise. Chicago needed pl...

SEPTEMBER 2 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Bears Rookie Rome Odunze Honored With A Signature Hot Dog And It Looks Spext Bears rookie Rome Odunze has been honored with his own signature hot dog and it's a beauty.

AUGUST 28 • OUTKICK.COM

Caleb Williams dazzles for Bears vs. Bengals: 'We're going to be explosive'

Caleb Williams made another good impression in his first appearance at Soldier Field, making a pair of highlight plays for the Bears on Satu...

AUGUST 18

Rookie mistake, big plays all part of a day of growth for Rome Odunze The Bears wide receiver lost a touchdown reception when he couldn't get his feet inbounds in the back of the end zone ("A mistake by me"). B...

AUGUST 17 • SUNTIMES.COM

Rome Odunze, Kyler Gordon on preseason win over Bengals | Press Conference Wide receiver Rome Odunze and defensive back Kyler Gordon address the media in the locker room following the Bears' preseason win over the B...

AUGUST 17 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

NFL Fans Were in Awe Over Caleb Williams' Stunning Pass to Rome Odunze The rookie could not have thrown this pass any better if he tried.

AUGUST 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Comes on strong in second quarter Odunze caught one of two targets for 45 yards and took a carry for 16 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Bengals.

Impact Odunze and Caleb Williams played the entire first half, while DJ Moore and Keenan Williams were removed after three drives (all three-and-outs). After a slow start, Odunze took a jet sweep for 16 yards on the fourth drive to help set up a field goal, then made a 45-yard catch on the fifth drive on a play where Williams scrambled around before throwing a dart on the run. Shortly thereafter, Williams had another incredible pass on the run to Odunze in the back of the end zone, but the wideout seemed to lose track of where he was and had his feet on the wrong side of the chalk when he caught the ball. Williams ran it in himself a few plays later, finishing strong against a Bengals defense comprised of second- and third-stringers. Odunze likely will enter Week 1 as Chicago's No. 3 receiver in terms of playing time, but there's a good chance the ninth overall pick is more involved (and more productive) than most of the other WR3s around the league.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

CAN'T-MISS HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams' off-platform dime finds Odunze for 45 yards The Bears' two first-round draft picks – quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze – combine on an explosive 45-yard connecti...

AUGUST 17 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Rome Odunze flashes his speed on 16-yard end-around Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze puts his speed on display during a 16-yard rush via an end-around.

AUGUST 17 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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AUGUST 14