Rome Odunze aims to regain confidence after foot injury with Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:16 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Rome Odunze is working to rebuild his confidence as a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears this offseason. The second-year player, who was sidelined in late 2025 with a foot injury, led the team with 90 targets last season but struggled towards the end due to the injury. Coach Ben Johnson is focused on winning rather than identifying a top target for quarterback Caleb Williams, but Odunze's performance in training camp will be critical for his role in the offense. He expressed confidence in adapting to his new normal and overcoming the challenges posed by his injury.
- •Odunze had 20 receptions for 296 yards and five touchdowns in his first four games in 2025.
- •He led the team with 90 targets last season despite missing five games.
- •Odunze aims to adjust to physical changes from his foot injury.
- •Coach Ben Johnson emphasizes team victories over individual roles.
- •Training camp will be crucial for Odunze’s performance and confidence.
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Brad Biggs: Rome Odunze is rebuilding his confidence as the Bears WR adjusts to a ‘new normal’
"CHICAGO — The transformation of Rome Odunze into joyful painter Bob Ross for the Chicago Bears schedule release video was a clever production, sharp in details. Odunze, with his hair all the way out in an afro and a blue button-down shirt tucked into blue jeans, didn’t just look the part. He provided a spot-on re-creation of the late PBS star from “The Joy of Painting.” Now if the wide ...
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