Rome Odunze injury update: Why Bears RB was a late scratch for Week 15

Mike Moraitis

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The Chicago Bears won't have the services of wide receiver Rome Odunze in Week 15 after all.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Odunze, who was initially questionable to play due to a foot injury and was ruled active for Week 15, is now not going to play after aggravating his foot injury in pre-game warm-ups.

"Bears WR Rome Odunze, who is officially active, is being ruled out after aggravating his foot injury. Bad news right before kickoff," Rapoport said.

Odunze sat out las week's game due to injury, also.

This is a tough blow for a Bears offense that needs all hands on deck as it looks to make its way into the playoffs.

Chicago had a tough matchup already against a tough Browns defense, but that matchup just became tougher without Caleb Williams' No. 1 target.

The Bears will now need more out of DJ Moore, Luther Burden and Olamide Zaccheaus.

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