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Bears Keep Rome Odunze Out; LionsAmon‑Ra St. Brown Limited Before Week 18

Chicago is prioritizing playoff readiness over a regular‑season return for its top wideout.

Overview

  • Rome Odunze missed Wednesday and Thursday with a lingering foot stress fracture, and he has not been ruled out for the postseason, per coach Ben Johnson.
  • Luther Burden progressed to a full practice Thursday after a quad issue and is expected to be available, with Olamide Zaccheaus also practicing fully following illness.
  • Detroit’s injury picture improved Thursday as Amon‑Ra St. Brown returned as a limited participant, and reporting indicates he plans to play.
  • Right tackle Penei Sewell, defensive lineman Alim McNeill and interior lineman Trystan Colon were not seen at Thursday’s practice; Dan Skipper is a potential fill‑in at tackle if Sewell cannot go.
  • A Chicago win would help secure the NFC No. 2 seed, while the eliminated Lions plan to play to win, with Dan Campbell noting they will hold players if long‑term risk is a concern.