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Bears Injury Bug Strikes Swift, Odunze
3 Sep
Summary
- Rome Odunze and D'Andre Swift suffered injuries during practice.
- Swift appeared to be in significant discomfort with a core issue.
- The Bears are facing a significant offseason injury crisis.
The Chicago Bears are facing mounting injury concerns just over a week before the 2026 season begins, with wide receiver Rome Odunze and running back D'Andre Swift both leaving practice early on Thursday. Swift reportedly exited in significant discomfort, potentially indicating a core issue, while Odunze's injury appeared to affect his left leg.
This latest development exacerbates an already difficult offseason for the Bears' injury situation. The team currently has numerous players on the injured reserve and physically unable to perform (PUP) lists, stemming from both recent and prior season injuries.
Both Odunze and Swift are pivotal to the Bears' offensive strategy for 2026. Swift is expected to be the lead running back after surpassing 1,000 rushing yards last season, while Odunze is slated for the No. 1 wide receiver role, provided he can stay healthy after missing games due to injury in 2025.
