Matt Eberflus dropped a bombshell at his first presser of the week when he revealed Rome Odunze, the Chicago Bears’ prized 9th overall pick, was getting an MRI on his knee. Footage from the game showed fellow receiver Velus Jones and a Tennessee Titans defender slamming into the back of Odunze’s legs during a play. The rookie left the game shortly after that. Eberflus couldn’t offer any details, stating he’d know more by Wednesday. This naturally left Bears fans in a state of shock and nerves.
Mercifully, an update didn’t take long to surface. According to Adam Schefter, Odunze suffered what is believed to be an MCL sprain and is considered week-to-week. Jordan Schultz added that it is a Grade 1 sprain. If true, that means the recovery time should be somewhere between one to three weeks.
Rome Odunze is likely seeking a way to play.
His seeking of a second opinion is interesting. Normally, that isn’t done unless the injury is considered season-ending. This obviously isn’t. Knowing how competitive the young receiver is, the safe assumption is the Bears are likely leaning toward sitting him for a week or two until the pain subsides. Rome Odunze is hoping a second opinion might give him options to convince the team he can go. Of course, this is all speculation. The bottom line is he didn’t suffer anything catastrophic. History says the Bears will probably sit him for at least a week. Matt Eberflus is known for being cautious with player health. Besides, they still have D.J. Moore and Keenan Allen. The passing game should survive until Odunze can return.
Why didn’t V. Jones just simply take out himself rather than a top draft pick?
Thank God, it was Minnesota and not GB that found Rypien suitable for their squad. GB will need to find a backup sooner rather than later. Even though an injury like a sprained MCL will heal well enough to play, those kinds of injuries tend to have longer consequences as time goes on if they are aggravated in some way. If GB wants to stay in the race, they have to have a backup to use if they get a huge lead and let Love rest if they want him healthy come playoff time. My point garbage time is when… Read more »
TGena- and timis’ analyses are superior comments. Grade = A.
@TGena I think you are correct again. I was tempted by the 2-0 start just for this year because it will be the last my last game as a fan. You truly did persuade me the Bears should leave Caleb in unless injured. Hence, I shall not interfere with the next game’s outcome. @BearCub30 Sorry to have to remind you that you take things too literally because of either low IQ, autism, or bandwagon hyena-ism. I knew Rypien signed with the Vikings–but three strikes: (1) I wanted the Bears to keep him for the long season and QB locker room,… Read more »
Guys and gals, cheer up! We won. And….we don’t have Malik Willis as our backup QB and now starter! GB went into the season cocky and completely unprepared for injury to the most key spot, and they likely will be 0 for whatever until Love returns! That is great news for Bears fans.
Odunze only had a mild sprain, which is great news for Bears fans.
Caleb laid an egg, but did enough to get a few scores on the board. The defense stepped up, special teams stepped up, WE WON, and again that’s great news for Bears Fans!
FGB!!!