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The Bears announced Saturday that receiver Rome Odunze would miss practice due to hamstring tightness.
The No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft started forming a connection with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during Friday’s practice. The two worked out together during the draft process before becoming teammates.
The Bears have experienced how nagging the soft-tissue injuries can be with former Bear Alshon Jeffery. Odunze’s injury puts a pause on developing a rapport with Williams, but it’s more important for the receiver to rest his hamstring
“I think it’s the time you put into it,” Odunze said Friday.