Bears WR Rome Odunze focuses on contested catches in training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze discusses his preparation for the season on August 24, 2026. After dealing with a foot injury last season, Odunze feels healthy and ready to assume a larger role. He aims to demonstrate his skill in making contested catches, a strength he emphasizes. His performance during training camp could establish him as a top target for quarterback Caleb Williams this season alongside fellow receiver Luther Burden III, who is also recovering from an injury.
- •Odunze recorded nine touchdowns in his first two NFL seasons.
- •He believes contested catches will stress opposing defenses.
- •Luther Burden III is currently dealing with his own preseason injury.
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Bears WR Rome Odunze embracing challenge of making contested catches
"Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze discussed how he's embracing the challenge of going up and making big plays by catching tough passes.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
FootballNFL•Aug 24, 2026, 2:01 PMWho's the Browns' starting QB? Live updates from training camp Day 18
NFL•Aug 24, 2026, 1:28 PMDeshaun Watson goes off on 'disrespectful' Browns fans and why they boo him
NFL•Aug 24, 2026, 12:18 PMCaleb Williams lays out Bears' focus in final preseason game vs Titans
NFL•Aug 24, 2026, 11:05 AMEvan McPherson is putting together a statement in training camp and preseason for the Bengals
NFL•Aug 24, 2026, 11:00 AMBen Johnson Hints That This Bears Position Battle May be Wrapped Up
NFL•Aug 24, 2026, 10:30 AMThe Bengals may be ready to find a new swing tackle