Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze misses practice with leg injury

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze did not participate in practice on Monday. The former first-round draft pick left practice early last Thursday due to an apparent right leg injury. While initial reports suggested the issue was not serious, his absence from the field on Monday creates uncertainty ahead of the team's season opener against the Carolina Panthers. Other players including D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai returned to practice, highlighting Odunze's continued absence. The team is expected to release its first official injury report of the season on Wednesday, which will provide additional details regarding his availability for Sunday. Odunze is projected to play a significant role in the passing attack alongside quarterback Caleb Williams this season.

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