Bears WR Keenan Allen Out, Rookie Rome Odunze Active Against Texans

Allen's lingering heel injury sidelines him for Week 2, while Odunze plays through knee sprain.

Keenan Allen, dealing with a heel injury, did not practice all week and is inactive for the Bears' game against the Texans.
Rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze, who suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain in Week 1, will play after limited practice participation.
The Bears have elevated Collin Johnson from the practice squad to bolster their receiving corps.
Velus Jones was benched following a fumbled kickoff in Week 1, with DeAndre Carter taking over as the main returner.
The Bears' passing game struggled in Week 1 with rookie QB Caleb Williams, who aims to improve in his second NFL start.