Bears WR Rome Odunze scratched just before kickoff vs. Browns

Field Level Media|published: Sun 14th December, 13:17 2025

Nov 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) makes a catch against New York Giants safety Jevon Holland (8) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze was scratched prior to kickoff of Sunday's game against the visiting Cleveland Browns.

Odunze reportedly aggravated the foot injury in pre-game warm-ups, which caused him to miss last week's game in Green Bay.

He was limited throughout the week and listed as questionable heading into Sunday's game.

Odunze leads the Bears in catches (44), receiving yards (661) and receiving touchdowns (six).

Odunze, 23, has 98 receptions for 1,395 yards and nine touchdowns in 29 career games since the Bears selected him with the ninth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

The following players will also be inactive for the Bears (9-4) on Sunday: quarterback Tyson Bagent, running back Travis Homer, wide receiver Jahdae Walker, linebacker Ruben Hyppolite, defensive end Dominique Robinson and defensive tackle Jonathan Ford.

The Browns (3-10) listed cornerback Denzel Ward, running back Dylan Sampson, guards Zak Zinter and Wyatt Teller, tackle Jack Conklin, tight end David Njoku and defensive tackle Adin Huntington as inactive for Sunday's game.

--Field Level Media

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