Overview
- After a zero-catch, three-target outing in the 47-42 win over the Bengals, James Odunze amplified posts calling for the Bears to trade his son and to feed him more targets.
- The Bears’ official account released a two-minute “Selfless” mic’d-up video highlighting Rome Odunze’s downfield blocking in the Bengals game.
- Odunze told reporters he is happy in Chicago, that he speaks for himself, and that he discussed the posts privately with his father.
- Despite last week’s stat line, Odunze leads Chicago in targets, receiving yards and touchdowns this season, reflecting his central role in Ben Johnson’s scheme that prizes receiver blocking.
- He returned to limited practice with ankle and heel issues ahead of Week 10, the trade deadline passed without a move involving him, and the Bears sit at 5-3.