Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) warms up before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 28 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The NFC North-leading Chicago Bears will be without top receiver Rome Odunze for Sunday’s game at Green Bay because of a lingering foot injury.

Chicago (9-3) ruled him out on Friday. It’s a tough blow for a team trying to maintain a slim lead in the division over the Packers (8-3-1). The Bears have won five straight and nine of 10, but they’ve struggled lately in the passing game.

Odunze did not practice this week. His foot has been bothering him since October, and the team had been managing the injury by having him sit out at least one practice per week.

Drafted with the No. 9 overall pick in 2024, Odunze emer

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