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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / July 9
10 Most Important Bears of 2025: #7 Rome Odunze 
I’m not sure how it started, but this offseason, Rome Odunze’s rookie year was receiving some unwarranted criticism, which inspired me to write this article (link).
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 / Chicago Bears on SI / June 28
Why the Rome Odunze fantasy football optimism has limitations
Rome Odunze's rookie production often draws fire from the fantasy football sect because he failed to hit 1,000 yards and go over three touchdown passes.
The 'NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners' quiz
How many of these first-year offensive standouts since the 1997 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / June 21
2024 Rearview Mirror: Rome Odunze Draft Pick
In this series, we look back at the biggest moves from a year ago and review how they have panned out up to this point. Next up in our 2024 rearview mirror series is Wide Receiver, Rome Odunze.
Who is the longest-tenured coordinator for every NFL franchise?
Here are the longest-tenured offensive or defensive coordinators in every team's history.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 19
Elite NFL analyst evaluates Chicago Bears WR room—Final grade revealed
In 2024, the Chicago Bears wide receiving corps wasn’t great at football. Admittedly, it wasn’t entirely their fault—shoddy play calling and a meh offensive line put a major crimp in their style—but heading into the upcoming season, nobody would disagree that some work needed to be done.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 14
NFC Notes: Josh Jacobs, Rome Odunze, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears WR Rome Odunze said he’s focused on his improvement this offseason and is building his upper-body strength to deal with “nitpicking and grabbing.” “I just turned 23,” Odunze said, via Jayna Bardahl of The Athletic.
Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / June 11
PFF Includes Two Bears in Their List of Breakout Players
The hype train is in full throttle for the Chicago Bears. PFF has made no bones about the fact that they have loved everything about the Chicago Bears offseason.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 11
Pro Football Focus 2025 All-Breakout Team features two high-profile Chicago Bears
It's only June, but the hype that's building around the Chicago Bears is already palpable. Yes, many times over the last decade, the Bears have been built up to be a playoff team only to come out and fall flat on their faces, but these Bears are not your father's Bears.
NFL News / ChiCitySports / June 11
'I’m Aware of Those Things;' Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze details tough lessons learned as he looks ahead to year 2 in the NFL
The Chicago Bears are hoping that new first-year head coach Ben Johnson can help elevate their team from the cellar of the NFC North and back into NFL Playoff contention.
75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms
There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.
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 / Chicago Bears on SI / June 9
Confidence sky-high in vital Chicago Bears WR as 2025 season approaches
Expectations for the Chicago Bears' offense in 2025 are high... very, very high. It's what happens when Ben Johnson is hired as head coach, and he will pair with Caleb Williams in what should be a marriage that produces fireworks on offense.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 8
NFC Notes: Rome Odunze, Frank Ragnow, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears WR Rome Odunze didn’t have a stellar rookie campaign with just 54 receptions for 734 yards and three touchdowns. Chicago HC Ben Johnson said Odunze has been heavily involved in their offseason program and looks “very much like a seasoned pro.” “To be a second-year guy, you would expect a little bit more inconsistency,” Johnson said, via PFT.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 8
Why Rome Odunze has become one of fantasy football's hottest names
Rome Odunze disappointed those with highest expectations last season, particularly the fantasy football sect who anticipate 1,000-yard seasons and 100 catches from every first-round rookie pass catcher.
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.
The 'Most recent WRs drafted in the first round by each NFL team' quiz
Can you name the last wide receiver every NFL team selected in the first round of the NFL Draft?
Chicago Bears News / Gridiron Heroics / May 28
Bears QB Caleb Williams throws multiple INTs in horrible practice
Last week, beat reporters suggested that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had an up-and-down practice session during the first practice that was open to the media for OTAs.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 25
Bears' second-round pick completes return on trade for Bryce Young
Caleb Williams now has another big-time target to work with. The Chicago Bears selected wide receiver Luther Burden III from Missouri with the No. 39 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 10
Bears WR Rome Odunze was given an enticing offseason offer that could help him in a big way going into his second NFL season
The Chicago Bears found themselves a star in the making during the 2024 season in rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze. Playing as the #3 wide receiver in the offense that saw a lot of turmoil while working behind two veteran receivers DJ Moore and Keenan Allen, Odunze still managed to post 700+ yards and three touchdowns during his rookie campaign.
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 29
NFC Notes: Rome Odunze, Bears, Lions, Packers Free Agents
When appearing on Deebo Samuel’s Cleats & Convos podcast, Bears WR Rome Odunze said he is ecstatic about HC Ben Johnson‘s arrival in Chicago. “I think Ben is a tremendous coach and play-caller.
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 21
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Rome Odunze, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears rookie WR Rome Odunze has made some mistakes his rookie season and fell short of his goals, but is overall happy with the progress he’s made thus far.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 8
Fantasy fallers: Tread carefully with these three players in Week 6
Whether you’re on the road to your next fantasy championship or looking to get back on track, steer clear of these NFL players for Week 2.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25
Fantasy ballers: Bounce-back wide receivers dominate Week 4
After painfully slow starts to the 2024 NFL season, these wide receivers rewarded fantasy managers with big games in Week 3. We think they can do it again in Week 4.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / September 11
Latest injury update on rookie WR a 'best-case scenario' for Bears
Coach Matt Eberflus said the Bears were “lucky” to avoid a serious injury.
Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9
Details emerge about Rome Odunze’s Week 1 injury
Odunze was the No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft. He had some lofty ambitions for his rookie season, but they might already be out of reach.
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