Bears Wide Receiver Rome Odunze Has a Calf Injury Going Into Week 1
Tyson Bagent is out with a back injury, while Rome Odunze and Ozzy Trapilo were limited as Chicago prepares for Sunday’s game.
- On Thursday, Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze participated in limited practice at Halas Hall, marking his first activity since suffering a calf injury last week.
- Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with a back injury, creating uncertainty about his status for Sunday's season opener.
- Offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo was limited in practice while recovering from a torn patellar tendon suffered in the 2026 playoffs, a notable rehabilitation milestone.
- If Bagent cannot suit up Sunday, 38-year-old Case Keenum will serve as second-string quarterback behind starter Caleb Williams, ensuring roster depth.
- Chicago enters the season opener against the Carolina Panthers with multiple roster contingencies, as offensive coordinator Press Taylor said the team is prepared to rely on depth.
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New Safety Xavier Woods Has Been Added to the Chicago Bears Week 1 Injury Report - Bleacher Nation
The Chicago Bears injury report has a new name to watch ahead of the team’s Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Xavier Woods is a new addition to the Thursday injury report. Woods was listed as a limited participant because of a groin issue. This isn’t ideal, especially since Woods wasn’t on the injury report at all on Wednesday. The Bears signed Woods in August after safety Coby Bryant went down with an injury that would keep him out …
Bears report: WR Rome Odunze limited again in practice
<p>Breaking down the Bears' Thursday practice at Halas Hall:</p><h3>Rome limited</h3><p>Wide receiver Rome Odunze, who hurt his calf a week ago, had limited participation. He was limited in the Bears' estimated practice report Wednesday. The Bears had Wednesday off.</p><p>If he can't play Sunday, Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor said the Bears would be prepaered.</p><p>"That's something we'll just let the medical staff tell us what his a…
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has a calf injury going into Week 1
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — It looks as if Rome Odunze is moving in the right direction when it comes to playing for Chicago in Week 1.
Ozzy, Theo & Braxton? Where the Chicago Bears' left tackle plans stand heading into Week 1
Here's the latest development in the Bears’ left tackle situation, where multiple players might play at left tackle this Sunday and Ozzy Trapilo continues to amaze in his recovery. But, more steps are needed.
Bears Handed Bad News on Potential Trade Piece Just Days Before Week 1
The Chicago Bears have some unexpected injury news as quarterback Tyson Bagent did not participate in Wednesday’s practice because of a back injury, according to the Bears’ Week 1 injury report.
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