Rome Odunze absent as Bears open Week 1; Swift and Monangai back on field
The Bears' first Week 1 practice brought D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai back onto the field while wide receiver Rome Odunze was the notable absence
The Bears opened their Week 1 practice week with running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai back on the field, while wide receiver Rome Odunze was the one notable name missing from the session.
Bears RBs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai were at practice today. DE Austin Booker practiced as well. No sign of WR Rome Odunze. Just a 40-minute practice to kick off Week 1.View on X →
Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain): Bears RBs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai were at practice today. DE Austin Booker practiced as well. No sign of WR Rome Odunze. Just a 40-minute practice to kick off Week 1.
Odunze left last Thursday's practice early with what appeared to be a lower-body injury and has not been seen at a workout since. Swift had also departed that session early, but his issue was described as cramping and he was on the field Monday.
Monangai returned after a hyperextended knee sidelined him for most of the last month, giving Chicago's backfield a fuller look behind Swift as the opener approaches. The Bears' first official injury report of the season is due out Wednesday, and Chicago hosts Carolina on Sunday.