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Odunze Scores, Honors Injured Kmet with Celebration
9 Nov
Summary
- Rome Odunze scored his first touchdown of the season for the Chicago Bears.
- He celebrated by mimicking injured teammate Cole Kmet's signature move.
- Odunze dedicated the touchdown to Kmet, expressing love and support.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze scored his first touchdown of the 2026 season during Sunday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The score gave the Bears an early 7-0 lead. Odunze's touchdown was particularly meaningful as he dedicated it to his teammate, tight end Cole Kmet.
Following his score, Odunze celebrated by performing Kmet's well-known home run swing gesture. He then addressed a camera, stating, "Cole, like I said! We love you boy!" Kmet is currently sidelined for the remainder of the season after sustaining a knee injury in a previous game against the New England Patriots.
Kmet's leadership and presence have been significant for the Bears, and his teammates are reportedly emotional about his injury. This touchdown by Odunze was a poignant moment, especially as he had narrowly missed an opportunity to score just two plays prior.
