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Bears WR Rome Odunze focuses on improving contested catches for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:53 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Bears WR Rome Odunze focuses on improving contested catches for 2026 season

Summary

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is studying elite receivers like Davante Adams and Julio Jones to enhance his game ahead of the 2026 NFL season. After a promising start in 2025, Odunze faced challenges due to a foot injury and finished with 661 yards and six touchdowns. Under the guidance of Bears wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El, he aims to boost his performance in contested catch situations. With fellow receiver DJ Moore traded, Odunze has an opportunity to become the team's top target this season.

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Key Details

•Odunze started 2025 strong with five touchdowns in four games.
•He dealt with a stress fracture and inconsistent performance later in the season.
•He is focusing on improving his catch technique this offseason.
•Bears expect him to step up as the team's top wide receiver.
•Coaching staff is emphasizing the importance of making contested catches.

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11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Bears WR Rome Odunze is studying the right receivers to transform the most disappointing part of his game ahead of Year 3

What they're saying

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze had a hot start to his 2025 season that was quickly cooled down and turned into a disappointing end. Now, he's taking the right steps to put a full elite-caliber season together in 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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