Rome Odunze Injury Update From Ben Johnson Leaves Open Possibility Bears WR Sits in Week 1

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson did not rule out wide receiver Rome Odunze sitting for the Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers.

Why Bears coach Ben Johnson’s messaging about 2026 resonated with players

Johnson set the tone not long after Chicago's playoff loss to the Rams that 2026 would be harder, and his players bought in.

Bears 2026 season preview: Will iffy D be the anchor that keeps Chicago from sailing?

Ben Johnson's offense should soar once again. The defense?

What we learned from Chicago Bears, including Braxton Jones winning the LT job and the latest on Rome Odunze

Rome Odunze missed practice again, but coach Ben Johnson called the WR “day to day” and said the Chicago Bears are “hopeful” he’ll play Sunday.

NFL experts predict Chicago Bears' 2026 record

While the Bears found success last season, can they repeat that in Year 2 under Ben Johnson? Experts predict Chicago's 2026 record.

Can the 2026 Chicago Bears Boast Their Best Offense in Franchise History?

The 1995 squad was the rare occasion where they had a top-flight passing offense. Quarterback Erik Kramer's single-season passing yardage record (3,838 yards) was finally broken last year, and he still holds the record for most passing TDs in a single season with 29.

Bears vs. Panthers prediction: Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, injury update, betting trends, and stats

For the first time, former No. 1 overall picks from consecutive drafts will start against one another when Caleb Williams and the Bears take on Bryce Young and the Panthers Sunday in Charlotte. Williams was the first overall selection in 2024 and Young was the first overall selection in 2023.