Rome Odunze returns to training camp fully healthy for the Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is entering his third NFL season fully healthy after a foot injury limited his participation during the 2025 campaign. The former first-round pick recorded 20 catches for 296 yards and five touchdowns in his first four games last season before missing five contests. During the current training camp, Odunze has focused on refining his contested catch skills to improve his performance in one-on-one coverage scenarios. This development coincides with the temporary absence of fellow wide receiver Luther Burden, who is currently sidelined by a groin injury. As he works to regain his status as a primary target for quarterback Caleb Williams, Odunze aims to maintain his presence as a consistent option for the offense. He expects his refined technique on deep or contested passes to provide a greater challenge for opposing defensive secondaries as the 2026 season begins.

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