Rome Odunze

Rome Odunze is reportedly building chemistry with Caleb Williams and is standing out in the Bears crowded wide receiver room.

Fantasy Impact

Odunze connected with Williams on a 45-yard pass over his shoulder earlier in the preseason. The rookie out of Washington figures to hold an immediate role in the Bears offense and has the chance to eventually become the No. 2 wide receiver behind DJ Moore as the season progresses.

Rome Odunze caught 1-of-2 targets for 45 yards in the Bears 27-3 win over the Bengals.

Fantasy Impact

Odunze caught a nice deep ball from Caleb Williams after he ran out of the pocket to extend the play. Oduzne also had a 16 yard run on an end-around. His immediate role remains unclear, but he'll likely show flashes throughout the season.

Rome Odunze was not at practice on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Odunze is away from the team due to personal reasons. It does not appear to be of any concern.

Rome Odunze and the Bears have agreed to terms on a four-year, $22.7 million deal.

Fantasy Impact

The deal also includes a fifth-year option and is fully guaranteed for the No. 9 overall draft pick. He will be competing for targets with DJ Moore and Keenan Allen in an offense led by rookie QB Caleb Williams.

Rome Odunze is reportedly "under consideration" to return punts this season for the Bears.

Fantasy Impact

Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower referred to Odunze as a four-down player. “Rome is an every-down player. Rome’s a first-down player, a second-down player, a third-down player and a fourth-down player,” Hightower said. “He had three returns on the books and one of those three returns was a house call.” It is possible we see a lot of different players return kicks this season with the new rules.