Bears list Rome Odunze and Xavier Woods as questionable for Sunday game

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Bears list Rome Odunze and Xavier Woods as questionable for Sunday game
Summary

The Chicago Bears released their injury report ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET opener against the Carolina Panthers. Wide receiver Rome Odunze is listed as questionable with a calf injury, while free safety Xavier Woods is sidelined with a groin issue. The team also reported injuries to two backups, leaving quarterback Tyson Bagent questionable with a back ailment and left tackle Ozzy Trapilo questionable with a knee injury. Should Bagent remain unavailable, Case Keenum is expected to serve as the backup to Caleb Williams. All other members of the Bears roster practiced fully on Thursday. Despite the uncertainty surrounding these four players, Chicago enters the matchup in Carolina as three-point road favorites.

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  • Rome Odunze is questionable with a calf injury.
  • Xavier Woods is listed as questionable due to a groin injury.
  • Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent is questionable with a back injury.
  • Case Keenum is the potential backup behind Caleb Williams.
  • Chicago is a three-point favorite against the Carolina Panthers.
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  • 7:12 PMYahoo SportsRome Odunze, Xavier Woods questionable for Bears vs. Panthers
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Two Bears starters are questionable for Sunday's opener against the Panthers.

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