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The Chicago Bears need more from Rome Odunze in 2026
Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest on Rome Odunze after Ben Johnson labeled the Bears receiver day-to-day with an injury. While the immediate concern is getting him back on the field, the bigger picture is simple: Odunze needs to get healthy, stay healthy and become a more productive part of the offense in 2026.
0:00 Rome Odunze needs to catch more passes in 2026
11:00 Will Kyler Gordon play again for the Bears?
23:00 Will the Bears make the playoffs in 2026?
40:00 NFL news and notes
The guys also revisit the growing questions surrounding Kyler Gordon's status and future…
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