Former Washington football star WR dealing with foot injury
Former Washington Huskies star wide receiver Rome Odunze popped up on the injury report with a foot issue ahead of the 2026 season.
Former Washington football star Rome Odunze, a wide receiver and No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, is currently dealing with a new foot injury ahead of the Chicago Bears' season opener against the Carolina Panthers. The 2023 Consensus All-American previously missed five games due to a stress fracture in his foot in 2025.
Head coach Ben Johnson stated that Odunze is not expected to play on game day, but is hopeful he will be available for the upcoming Sunday match. Odunze was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, though the Bears did not hold a full workout. Johnson emphasized that Odunze is day-to-day, and the injury first surfaced during practice on September 3.
With Odunze's strong chemistry with quarterback Caleb Williams and his contribution as a key piece of the offense, fans eagerly await his return to action.
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