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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze knows there's pressure on him and the rest of his teammates on offense to live up to the expectations that come along with Ben Johnson as the team's head coach.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 4

Rome Odunze will be counted on to be Chicago’s downfield wide receiver to start 2025

Anticipation continues to build for the Bears’ first regular season game on Monday Night against the Minnesota Vikings at home, with all eyes on new head coach Ben Johnson and second-year quarterback Caleb Williams.

NFL News / CBSSports.com / September 2

2025 NFL All-Breakout Team: Drake Maye, Rome Odunze among players on rookie contracts set to star in 2025

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

NFC Notes: Rome Odunze, Micah Parsons, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears WR Rome Odunze is entering the second year of his career after being a first-round pick in 2024. Chicago WRs coach Antwaan Randle El said Odunze is preparing for a “bigger role” and is someone they can “move around” in their offense. “It’s a bigger role in our offense,” Randle El said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 1

Rome Odunze continues to say all the right things about Bears QB Caleb Williams

Among the many things Chicago Bears fans are excited to watch during the 2025 NFL season is the growth and development of the Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze connection.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 30

Chicago Bears have a surprise leader emerging on offense

The Chicago Bears' new coaching staff wanted to show their roster what they expected during the offseason while they groomed leaders for the upcoming season.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29

NFC Notes: Luther Burden, Bears, Lions

Bears second-round WR Luther Burden has picked up the offense well and has impressed both WR Rome Odunze and WR D.J. Moore. “For me, it’s just his comfortability out there in these first two games that he’s played,” Odunze said, via Bears Wire.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 29

Bears WR Rome Odunze trending toward breakout season in 2025

Chicago Bears second-year wide receiver Rome Odunze was the star of the team's 2025 training camp, and expectations continue to grow for a breakout season this year.

NFL News / Washington Huskies on SI / August 21

Elite 2023 Husky Wide Receivers Take NFL Pounding

Please excuse Rome Odunze if he feels the need to continually look over his shoulder to see if something bad is coming. That's because, as of Thursday,

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

Bears’ DJ Moore, Rome Odunze joke about ‘scary’ Ben Johnson

The Chicago Bears are about to enter a new era under head coach Ben Johnson. Chicago has big expectations for Johnson’s first season, especially after overhauling the roster this offseason.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

The Bears’ rookie putting DJ Moore, Rome Odunze on notice

The Chicago Bears are quickly learning they may have landed a difference-maker in rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III. On a recent episode of Up and Adams, Bears wideouts Rome Odunze and DJ Moore spoke glowingly about Burden’s early performances.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 15

Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze scorching hot in Bears' joint practice with Bills

When the Chicago Bears selected Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the goal was for the pair to form one of the NFL's top young QB-WR duos.

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Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10

Rome Odunze was baffled by awkward interview question

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze was left baffled by an interview question during Sunday’s preseason game. Odunze was interviewed on the Bears’ broadcast during what turned out to be a 24-24 tie against the Miami Dolphins.

Chicago Bears News / USC Trojans on SI / August 9

Chicago Bears Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze Poised For Sophomore Jump?

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and most of the team's starters are not going to play in the preseason matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but the expectations continue to grow for Williams.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 8

Leap year? Fantasy expert weighs in on five potential NFL breakout stars

ESPN fantasy expert says these players could be 2025 NFL breakout stars

Who’s ready to make a leap? ESPN NFL insider Field Yates, who co-hosts ESPN’s “Fantasy Football Now,” weighed in with Yardbarker recently on NFL players who could have standout seasons in their second year in the league.

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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 7

NFC WR confident that this QB can be best in NFL

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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.

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 / 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 6

Chicago Bears’ Rome Odunze reveals biggest goals for comeback campaign

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25

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