Rome Odunze outlines expectations for breakout season with Bears
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Bears receiver Rome Odunze, entering his third year, is poised for a larger role in 2026 following DJ Moore's departure to the Bills. Odunze has previously shown promise, accumulating 296 yards and five touchdowns in the first four games of his rookie season before injuries impacted his sophomore year. He expressed that a successful season would involve wins and significant contributions to the team's offensive efforts. Odunze emphasized his desire for team success over individual accolades, highlighting the importance of his performance alongside teammates like Luther Burden III and Cole Kmet.
- •Odunze steps into a bigger role in 2026 after Moore's trade.
- •He recorded 296 yards and five touchdowns in his first four games.
- •A foot injury limited his impact during his sophomore season.
- •Odunze values team wins over personal statistics.
- •He aims to collaborate effectively with fellow playmakers.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rome Odunze looking to step into larger role for Chicago Bears in 2026
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — Bears WR Rome Odunze explains what breakout season would look like
"Now healthy after a foot injury shortened his 2025 season, Rome Odunze has an opportunity to step into a massive role with the Chicago Bears.
"Bears receiver Rome Odunze will step into a bigger role in 2026. Here's what a breakout year would look like for Chicago's third-year pro.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 9:00 PMRome Odunze looking to step into larger role for Chicago Bears in 2026
Now healthy after a foot injury shortened his 2025 season, Rome Odunze has an opportunity to step into a massive role with the Chicago Bears.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 6:24 PMBears WR Rome Odunze explains what breakout season would look like
Bears receiver Rome Odunze will step into a bigger role in 2026. Here's what a breakout year would look like for Chicago's third-year pro.
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