Odunze's foot remains Bears' key question entering camp

He was a full participant in Chicago's spring program.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 271 min read

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What happened: Rome Odunze spent the early offseason returning to full strength after missing the final five games of the 2025 regular season. He returned for two playoff games, catching four passes for 88 yards.

Why it matters: His availability will shape a receiver room entering its second season in Ben Johnson's offense. Caleb Williams also enters Year 2 in the system after reducing pressure-driven turnovers through more throwaways, scrambles and sack avoidance.

By the numbers: Odunze caught 44 passes for 661 yards and six touchdowns across 12 regular-season games in 2025. Williams converted 11% of pressures into sacks, third-lowest among qualifying quarterbacks, while throwing away an NFL-high 22% of pressured passes.

What to watch: Odunze's workload and participation during training camp will offer the next measure of his readiness for the 2026 season.

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