Bears WR Rome Odunze to get MRI for possible knee injury
The Chicago Bears got a hard-fought 24-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, but they didn't escape the game unscathed when it came to injuries. Head coach Matt Eberflus met the media on Monday afternoon and revealed that wide receiver Rome Odunze suffered a knee injury and will be getting an MRI to determine the severity.
Matt Eberflus said there's concern for Rome Odunze's knee. He's getting an MRI today.
— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) September 9, 2024
During the press conference, Chicago Sun-Times reporter Jason Lieser asked Eberflus about the status of DJ Moore and Keenan Allen, who both left the field at different times after getting banged up. Eberflus wasn't concerned about either veteran before bringing up Odunze. "The only real concern we have is Rome's knee," Eberflus said. "We'll have to see where that is, and he's getting an MRI today. We'll see where it goes from there, and I'll be able to let you know more on Wednesday."
It wasn't apparent when Odunze suffered the injury, though Eberflus mentioned it came on a blocking play. It was also a surprise to the media in the locker room, too. Scott Lewis of the Barber's Chair Network didn't see Odunze walking with any sort of limp after the game.
He looked fine walking around the locker room after the game so this is unexpected https://t.co/jgUZZrPeb9
— VP of Wu Tang Financial (@BarbChairScott) September 9, 2024
Hopefully the MRI is just a precaution and Odunze's injury is nothing serious. The rookie wide receiver finished the day with one catch for 11 yards, which came off a deflection, and he was targeted four times.
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