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Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has a calf injury going into Week 1
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is dealing with a calf injury going into Sunday’s season opener at Carolina. Odunze is one of Caleb Williams’ top playmakers, but Chicago has multiple ways it could make up for his absence. Fellow receivers Kalif Raymond, Jahdae Walker and rookie Zavion Thomas could take on a more prominent role. Coach Ben Johnson also could use more formations with two tight ends, leaning on a group that includes Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet.
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