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The Chicago Bears are coming off a dominant 31-3 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, and they're already moving on to their second meeting against the Green Bay Packers on a short week. Whether they have their full wide receiver corps for that game remains to be seen, though.
Head coach Ben Johnson met with the media on Monday and provided an update on receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden, both of whom did not finish Sunday's game. Odunze, who has been managing a stress fracture in his foot, was set to return after missing Week 14. But right before kickoff, Odunze was ruled out after re-aggravating the injury during warmups.
Now, Johnson and the staff are considering all their options when evaluating Odunze's status going forward. "All options are on the table," Johnson said in his press conference via ESPN Chicago's Courtney Cronin. "There may be a case that we need to protect him from himself a little bit so he can help us down the road."
We'll see what Odunze does in terms of practice this week, but it seems like the second-year receiver could be out for a third straight game as he works his way back. The injury news was slightly better for Burden, however. Johnson is optimistic the rookie's injury won't sideline him for long after he left Sunday's game with six catches for 84 yards.
"His ankle is something we're working through and talking about. We'll see how this week goes in terms of whether we will have him available Saturday night or not, but it's more of a day-by-day type of deal with him," Johnson said via Marquee Network's Nicholas Moreano.
Without Odunze and with Burden exiting early, the Bears played the majority of Sunday's game with just three healthy receivers. If neither player can go on Saturday, DJ Moore, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Devin Duvernay will be the top options once again, and we could see extended reps for Jahdae Walker as well as a practice squad elevation for Maurice Alexander.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears HC Ben Johnson updates Rome Odunze, Luther Burden injuries
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Head coach Ben Johnson met with the media on Monday and provided an update on receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden, both of whom did not finish Sunday's game. Odunze, who has been managing a stress fracture in his foot, was set to return after missing Week 14. But right before kickoff, Odunze was ruled out after re-aggravating the injury during warmups.
Now, Johnson and the staff are considering all their options when evaluating Odunze's status going forward. "All options are on the table," Johnson said in his press conference via ESPN Chicago's Courtney Cronin. "There may be a case that we need to protect him from himself a little bit so he can help us down the road."
We'll see what Odunze does in terms of practice this week, but it seems like the second-year receiver could be out for a third straight game as he works his way back. The injury news was slightly better for Burden, however. Johnson is optimistic the rookie's injury won't sideline him for long after he left Sunday's game with six catches for 84 yards.
"His ankle is something we're working through and talking about. We'll see how this week goes in terms of whether we will have him available Saturday night or not, but it's more of a day-by-day type of deal with him," Johnson said via Marquee Network's Nicholas Moreano.
Without Odunze and with Burden exiting early, the Bears played the majority of Sunday's game with just three healthy receivers. If neither player can go on Saturday, DJ Moore, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Devin Duvernay will be the top options once again, and we could see extended reps for Jahdae Walker as well as a practice squad elevation for Maurice Alexander.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears HC Ben Johnson updates Rome Odunze, Luther Burden injuries
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