Bears’ Injury Update: Rome Odunze and Luther Burden Status Thursday
The Chicago Bears are preparing for an important matchup in Week 18 against the Detroit Lions. This game presents a crucial chance for Chicago to secure the No. 2 seed as they head into the playoffs.
Bears’ Injury Updates: Rome Odunze and Luther Burden Status
After a walkthrough on Wednesday, the Bears held their first full practice on Thursday. A positive development arose with rookie receiver Luther Burden III, who returned to practice just days after dealing with a quad injury sustained in Week 17. Unfortunately, fellow receiver Rome Odunze continues to be sidelined with a foot injury.
Other Injury Concerns
Several players are dealing with various injuries as the Bears approach their vital game. Rookie tackle Ozzy Trapilo remains limited due to knee and quad injuries, while right guard Jonah Jackson has reported symptoms of the flu that is circulating within the team.
Injury Reports: Bears vs. Lions
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Tryon-Shoyinka | Concussion | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate |
| Rome Odunze | Foot | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate |
| Josh Blackwell | Shoulder | Limited Participation | Full Participation |
| Luther Burden III | Quad | Limited Participation | Full Participation |
| Nick McCloud | Illness | Limited Participation | Limited Participation |
| Ozzy Trapilo | Knee/Quad | Limited Participation | Limited Participation |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | Illness | Full Participation | Full Participation |
| Jonah Jackson | Illness | – | Did Not Participate |
As the Bears aim for a playoff position, it is vital to monitor these injury statuses closely. The updates on both Rome Odunze and Luther Burden are crucial as the team approaches their final regular-season game.
Lions’ Injury Update
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Anzalone | Concussion | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate |
| Kayode Awosika | Illness | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate |
| Trystan Colon | Wrist | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate |
| Christian Mahogany | Illness | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation |
| Alim McNeil | Abdomen | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate |
| Penei Sewell | Ankle | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | Knee/Ankle | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation |
| Taylor Decker | Shoulder/Illness | Limited Participation | Did Not Participate |
| Avonte Maddox | Back/Illness | Limited Participation | Full Participation |
| Giovanni Manu | Knee | Limited Participation | Limited Participation |
Both teams must manage these injuries effectively as they prepare for their crucial game ahead.
