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Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Another DNP on Thursday Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:47 PM Odunze (foot) didn't practice Thursday. Analysis: Odunze's next on-field work will be his first since Dec. 12 as he tends to a stress fracture in his foot. With Thursday's absence, he thus appears destined to miss a fifth game in a row to end the regular season. As long as Odunze is sidelined, the Bears will rely on DJ Moore, Luther Burden, Olamide Zaccheaus, Jahdae Walker and Devin Duvernay at wide receiver.
Luther Burden Luther Burden Practices in full Thursday Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:44 PM Burden (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Analysis: Burden was limited in Wednesday's practice due to the quad injury he suffered on the last play of Chicago's loss to San Francisco in Week 17, and it now appears he's fully recovered in time for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lions. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Rome Odunze (foot) remained sidelined at practice Thursday and seems an unlikely candidate to play Week 18, given that the Bears have already clinched the NFC North but do not have a path to claiming the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff picture.
Olamide Zaccheaus Olamide Zaccheaus Logs full practice Wednesday Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 5:06 PM Zaccheaus (illness) was a full practice participant Wednesday Analysis: The Bears listed Zaccheaus and fellow WR DJ Moore as questionable due to respective illnesses ahead of this past Sunday's game at San Francisco, and while Moore was able to suit up, Zaccheaus was not. Now with an uncapped session under his belt, though, Zaccheaus is among four healthy options at the position on the team's active roster along with Moore, Jahdae Walker and Devin Duvernay. As for the other two, Rome Odunze (foot) continued to sit out practice Wednesday, while Luther Burden (quadriceps) was a limited participant.
Luther Burden Luther Burden Logs limited practice Wednesday Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 4:54 PM Burden (quadriceps) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday. Analysis: Burden suffered what eventually was called a quad injury on the final play of this past Sunday's loss at San Francisco. Coach Ben Johnson told Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com on Wednesday that the Bears are "hopeful" that Burden will be able to play Sunday versus the Lions. Ultimately, how Burden fares in practice Thursday and Friday will determine if he enters the weekend with a designation for Week 17 action. Meanwhile, fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot) remained sidelined at practice, while Olamide Zaccheaus (illness) practiced in full, so the latter, DJ Moore, Jahdae Walker and Devin Duvernay are the healthy options at the position on the Bears' active roster.
Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Still not practicing Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 4:46 PM Odunze (foot) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday. Analysis: Odunze thus hasn't practiced since Dec. 12 due to a stress fracture in his foot and appears poised to end the regular season with five consecutive absences. The Bears can make a ruling on his availability for Sunday's game against the Lions as soon as they post Friday's injury report, and if he's ruled out, Chicago again may be short-handed in the receiving corps, as Luther Burden (quadriceps) was limited Wednesday after getting injured on the final play of this past Sunday's loss at San Francisco. Meanwhile, WR Olamide Zaccheaus, who sat out Week 17 due to illness, was a full practice participant Wednesday, joining DJ Moore, Jahdae Walker and Devin Duvernay as the healthy options at the position on the active roster.
Devin Duvernay Devin Duvernay Goes without catch in Week 17 Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 9:32 AM Duvernay failed to haul in his lone target while playing 11 of 66 snaps on offense in Sunday's 42-38 loss to the 49ers. He also returned a kickoff for 29 yards. Analysis: The two-time Pro Bowl return man will continue to offer most of his value to the Bears on special teams, but he was needed to take on more reps than usual as a depth receiver in Week 17 since Rome Odunze (foot) and Olamide Zaccheaus (illness) were inactive for the contest. While Zaccheaus should be back for Week 18 against the Lions, Odunze is more uncertain to play, and the Bears could be down another receiver in Luther Burden, who sustained a quadriceps injury in the loss to San Francisco. If the Bears are without both Odunze and Burden in Week 18, Duvernay could once again be called upon to serve as the team's No. 4 wideout behind DJ Moore, Zaccheaus and Jahdae Walker.
Travis Homer Travis Homer Relegated to special teams Sunday Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 9:28 AM Homer played all 18 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 42-38 loss to the 49ers. Analysis: Homer suited up as the Bears' No. 3 running back, but as per usual, he didn't receive any reps on offense behind D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai and continued to offer most of his utility on Chicago's coverage units. For the season, Homer has played just six total snaps on offense and has carried once for minus-2 yards over his nine appearances.
Luther Burden Luther Burden Avoids major injury Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 8:00 AM Burden is believed to have suffered a minor quad injury during Sunday night's 42-38 loss to the 49ers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Analysis: Burden was injured on the final play of Sunday's game and had to be carted off the field, after the rookie second-round pick broke out with a career-high 138 receiving yards and one TD while securing eight of nine targets. He'll undergo further testing Monday, but it's encouraging that the team believes he avoided a serious injury. Chicago has already clinched the NFC North and can't claim the No. 1 seed in the conference and a first-round bye in the playoffs, so Burden could be held out as a precaution for the team's regular-season finale at home against the Lions in Week 18, regardless of the test results.
Luther Burden Luther Burden Hurt on last play after 138 yards Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 10:50 PM Burden (leg) was seen grabbing his left hamstring on the way to the X-ray room after getting injured on the final play of Sunday's 42-38 loss to the 49ers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Burden stayed down in the end zone after Caleb Williams threw an incompletion from the 2-yard line as Chicago came up just short in a back-and-forth battle. Prior to the injury, Burden posted a breakout performance, racking up career highs in catches (eight) and receiving yards (138) on nine targets, including a 35-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. The Bears have clinched the NFC North and will close out the regular season with a Week 18 home game against the Lions.
Cole Kmet Cole Kmet Low-volume role persists Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 10:46 PM Kmet caught both targets for 16 yards in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday. Analysis: Kmet has caught two or three passes in five straight contests, including two targets in this game while operating behind Colston Loveland. After posting between 28 and 45 receiving yards in four of those games, he has been held to 16 yards or fewer in his last two. The limited target volume keeps him confined to deep-league tight end consideration.
Durham Smythe Durham Smythe Minimal involvement continues Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 10:45 PM Smythe caught his lone target for 11 yards in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday. Analysis: Smythe has now recorded one reception for 11 or fewer yards in four of his last seven contests, drawing just one target in this game. Those four catches account for all of his receiving production this season. His role remains too limited to provide reliable fantasy value outside of emergency depth situations.
Olamide Zaccheaus Olamide Zaccheaus Unavailable vs. 49ers Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 6:02 PM Zaccheaus (illness) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against San Francisco. Analysis: Zaccheaus was a late addition to Chicago's injury report due to an illness, and despite initially being initially listed as questionable to face the 49ers, he'll join Rome Odunze (foot) on the sideline for Week 17. DJ Moore (illness) is active for Sunday Night Football, meanwhile, despite having been added to the injury report in a similar fashion to Zaccheaus. Behind Moore and Luther Burden, expect Devin Duvernay, Jahdae Walker and JP Richardson to see increased offensive reps at the wide receiver position Sunday.
DJ Moore DJ Moore To play through illness Sunday Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 6:02 PM Moore (illness) is active for Sunday's contest at San Francisco. Analysis: Both Moore and fellow WR Olamide Zaccheaus were added to the Bears' Week 17 injury report Sunday morning as questionable due to respective illnesses. While Moore will be available to the offense this weekend, Zaccheaus won't be along with Rome Odunze, the latter of whom is missing a fourth straight game due to a stress fracture in his foot. In the prior three outings with Odunze on the sideline, Moore combined for a 10-162-3 line on 15 targets.
DJ Moore DJ Moore Added to report, iffy for Sunday Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 11:30 AM The Bears added Moore to their injury report and list him questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers due to an illness. Analysis: Moore was a full participant in practice throughout the week, but his availability for Week 17 is suddenly in question after he presumably fell ill overnight. Along with Moore, the Bears list fellow wideout Olamide Zaccheaus (illness) as questionable for Sunday's contest, while Rome Odunze (foot) is slated to miss a fourth consecutive game. Clarity on the statuses of Moore and Zaccheaus should arrive when the Bears post their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, but if neither player is available, Chicago would be left with Luther Burden, Devin Duvernay, Jahdae Walker and JP Richardson at receiver.
Olamide Zaccheaus Olamide Zaccheaus Questionable for Sunday night Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 11:29 AM Zaccheaus is now listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers due to an illness. Analysis: Along with Zaccheaus, the Bears also added fellow wideout DJ Moore to their injury report and list him as questionable for the Week 17 contest. Clarity on the statuses of both wideouts will be available when Chicago posts its inactive list 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. With Rome Odunze (foot) already ruled out for Week 17, Luther Burden, Devin Duvernay, Jahdae Walker and JP Richardson would be the Bears' other options at receivers if both Moore and Zaccheaus end up sitting out.
Luther Burden Luther Burden Set to play Sunday Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 2:07 PM Burden (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in San Francisco. Analysis: Burden sat out a Week 16 matchup with the Packers due to an ankle injury that he suffered one week prior against the Browns, but after getting back to a full practice Friday, he's in the clear for Week 17 action. With Rome Odunze (foot) still sidelined, Burden will be among the top WRs available to the Bears offense this weekend along with DJ Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus.
Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Out for Week 17 Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 1:49 PM Odunze (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at San Francisco. Analysis: Odunze thus will miss a fourth consecutive contest due to a stress fracture in his foot. With Odunze sidelined again, the Bears will be rolling with DJ Moore, Luther Burden, Olamide Zaccheaus, Devin Duvernay and Jahdae Walker at wide receiver Sunday. Odunze's next chance for regular-season game action is a Week 18 home matchup with the Lions.
Luther Burden Luther Burden Limited listing Thursday Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 3:27 PM Burden (ankle) was listed as limited on Thursday's practice estimate. Analysis: Burden now has put together back-to-back limited listings on Bears injury reports since he sat out Week 16 against the Packers due to an ankle issue, potentially putting himself in a position to return to action Sunday at San Francisco. Meanwhile, fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot) again was listed as a DNP on Thursday. In the end, Friday's practice report will unveil if either Burden or Odunze have a chance to see Week 17 action.
Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Another DNP on Thursday Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 3:08 PM Odunze (foot) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated injury report. Analysis: Odunze last took part in practice Dec. 12 due to a stress fracture in his foot that has bothered him for a good portion of the season. Because the Bears didn't hold a session Thursday, he'll have only one more opportunity for on-field work this week before the team potentially makes a ruling on his status ahead of Sunday's game at San Francisco. Fellow WR Luther Burden (ankle) was listed as limited for a second day in a row, so Chicago may be getting some reinforcements in the passing game if the rookie second-round pick is able to put an end to a one-game absence.
Luther Burden Luther Burden Limited in return to practice Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 2:25 PM Burden (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday. Analysis: This marks Burden's first official on-field work since he suffered an ankle injury Week 15 against the Browns. He may need to upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday in order to avoid a designation ahead of Sunday's game at San Francisco, but he appears to be a better bet to return to action Week 17 than fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot), who remained sidelined at practice Wednesday.