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Bears Week 1 Preview: Rome Odunze's Status + Swift-Monangai Return | Chicago Sports Tonight

Fox Chicago’s Cassie Carlson and Sam Panayotovich break down all the latest storylines as the Chicago Bears prepare to kick off their 2026 season against the Carolina Panthers. The crew reacts to wide receiver Rome Odunze missing the first official practice of the year with a leg injury and what his absence could mean for Caleb Williams and the Bears' offense. Plus, they deliver encouraging injury news as running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai return to the practice field, and break down how both teams match up in this Week 1 showdown.