Overview
- NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Odunze is dealing with a foot stress fracture and that rest, not surgery, is the prescribed course.
- Pelissero said Odunze remains out of practice after a pregame aggravation in Week 14 and is trending toward another missed game Sunday night versus the 49ers.
- Head coach Ben Johnson said Odunze is right on track in rehab and will be able to help the Bears this year.
- Odunze has missed three straight games and sat out midweek practices, prompting heavier reliance on D.J. Moore, Luther Burden III, tight ends Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland, and the Swift–Monangai backfield.
- The second-year receiver opened the season strong with 31 catches for 473 yards and five touchdowns over his first seven games.