Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze remains day-to-day with foot injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is currently day-to-day as he deals with a foot injury ahead of the team's season opener against the Carolina Panthers. The issue surfaced during practice on September 3, forcing the receiver to leave the field early. Head coach Ben Johnson confirmed the injury is unrelated to the stress fracture that caused Odunze to miss five games during the 2025 season. While the team did not hold a full workout on Wednesday, Odunze was listed as a limited participant on the injury report. The Bears remain hopeful that he will be available to play on Sunday. Odunze has recorded 98 catches for 1,395 yards and 9 touchdowns during his first 20 professional appearances.
- •Rome Odunze is listed as day-to-day following a foot injury sustained in practice on September 3.
- •The current foot injury is unrelated to the stress fracture that sidelined Odunze in 2025.
- •The Bears listed Odunze as a limited participant on Wednesday’s injury report.
- •Head coach Ben Johnson expressed hope that the receiver will play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Former Washington football star WR dealing with foot injury
"Former Washington Huskies star wide receiver Rome Odunze popped up on the injury report with a foot issue ahead of the 2026 season.
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