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Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 31

Rome Odunze 2025 NFL Redraft Outlook: Second-Year Leap or Just Offseason Hype?

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson himself recently delivered lofty praise, calling Rome Odunze a “prototypical X receiver” who “wins most of his matchups” and runs a “really detailed route tree.” When it comes to NFL training camps, optimism flows as freely as Gatorade on the sidelines.

Missouri Tigers News / EasySportz / July 30

Ben Johnson Sends A Clear Message To Bears Rookie

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III faced a public reprimand during Tuesday’s training camp practice at Halas Hall, as head coach Ben Johnson removed him from team drills after repeated alignment errors at the line of scrimmage.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Why Rome Odunze could lead the NFL in contested catches in 2025

Just a week into training camp, Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has already made several great catches and shown why his future looks very bright in head coach Ben Johnson's new offense.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 29

Chicago Bears wide receiver could be in for a massive 2025 according to Ben Johnson

Rome Odunze showed in multiple situations last season that he can be a top wide receiver for the Chicago Bears. He gained good chemistry with Caleb Williams, frequently making clutch plays on fourth down in late game scenarios.

Chicago Bears News / EasySportz / July 29

Do The Chicago Bears Have A New WR1?

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze strides into his second NFL season with a clear goal: become the team’s top target. The No.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 26

Roads to Chicago Bears offensive success lead through Rome Odunze

It's no surprise how with the Bears struggling in the red zone early in training camp Saturday, Caleb Williams went to Rome Odunze for the touchdown in two-minute drill.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 24

Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze on launching pad to NFL superstardom

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has NFL superstar traits. He has the frame of a dominant outside X-receiver; he has a uniquely wide catch radius; he has third-level speed; and he possesses the kind of work ethic and mental makeup that's limited to the best of the best.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 23

Hilarious photo of DJ Moore and Rome Odunze emerges ahead of 2025 training camp

Chicago Bears 2025 training camp is here. Practice kicked off today, but before Bears players laced up their cleats and began competing for the first time under coach Ben Johnson, they had a little fun upon their arrival.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 18

How Rome Odunze's gritty resolve will fuel his 2025 breakout season

Like all players who make it to the NFL, Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze knows a lot about setting high goals and grinding to achieve them. However, unlike any player in NFL Combine history that had come before, Odunze did something surprising in March 2024.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 17

NFC Notes: Rome Odunze, D.J. Reed, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears WR Rome Odunze said that his eyes are set on earning a second contract in the NFL after being selected in the top 10 in 2024. “That moment is an awesome moment and something you definitely want to cherish,” Odunze said, via Bears Wire.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 17

Rome Odunze striving to form 'legendary' duo with Caleb Williams

Even though the 2024 NFL season didn't come anywhere close to meeting expectations for the Chicago Bears, there were still positive flashes, most notably in the development of both of the team's first-round rookies, receiver Rome Odunze and quarterback Caleb Williams.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 16

Bears Training Camp Battle Breakdown: Can Luther Burden III make up for lost time and who else will stand out behind DJ Moore and Rome Odunze?

The Chicago Bears made an effort to really overhaul the depth at the wide receiver position this offseason which will help bring some healthy competition to the room.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 15

Bears WR Rome Odunze continues to generate massive buzz ahead of 2025 NFL season

Chicago Bears fans were excited about wide receiver Rome Odunze in 2024. How could they not be? The ninth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft was lauded by some Draft experts as the best receiver in the class.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 14

Bears WR Rome Odunze selected to NFL.com's 2025 All-Breakout team

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles had the kind of draft class in the 2024 NFL draft that most general managers can only dream of. With the first overall pick (provided by the Carolina Panthers in their 2023 trade), Poles selected the consensus best quarterback in what was deemed an excellent quarterback class.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 12

Predicting Bears team awards in 2025: Will Rome Odunze pass DJ Moore?

With the Chicago Bears set to report to training camp in just under two weeks, we'll soon get a real look at what the 2025 Bears have to offer. So far, we've only seen OTAs and minicamps, neither of which are played with pads on or any kind of hitting.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 10

Chicago Bears’ Rome Odunze gets brutally honest on Caleb Williams connection

While all eyes will be on quarterback Caleb Williams, wide receiver Rome Odunze needs to take a step forward as well for the Chicago Bears offense to succeed.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Chicago Bears playmaker still drawing fantasy football hype despite red flags

With teams off until training camp, NFL fans have begun plotting their 2025 fantasy football strategy. The Chicago Bears will have plenty of options to help bolster any roster.

Chicago Bears News / Gridiron Heroics / June 9

Chicago Bears: Rome Odunze’s Big Admission After A Full NFL Season Could Be A Breakout Sign

The Chicago Bears are starting a new chapter, as they now have former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as head coach. Given his previous job, Johnson is looking to take Chicago’s attack to the next level, and if he is to do so in 2025, wide receiver Rome Odunze should be a big part of it.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 7

Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze made surprise football decision

The Chicago Bears are hoping for bigger and better things for Rome Odunze under head coach Ben Johnson in 2025. The No. 9 pick in the 2024 draft had a solid rookie campaign, recording 54 receptions for 734 yards, and three touchdowns.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 6

Chicago Bears’ Rome Odunze reveals biggest goals for comeback campaign

While quarterback Caleb Williams got all the spotlight, the Chicago Bears also used a top 10 pick on wide receiver Rome Odunze. But his similarities to Williams don’t stop there, as Odunze struggled to find his ceiling as a rookie.

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Chicago Bears News / Gridiron Heroics / May 28

Bears QB Caleb Williams throws multiple INTs in horrible practice

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