Updated Chicago Bears injury report for Week 4 has Rome Odunze surprise

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The Chicago Bears' injury report is headed in the wrong direction as the team prepares for their Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Updated Chicago Bears' Week 4 injury report.

All eyes remain on veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen. The fact Allen was able to practice for a second consecutive day is a sign that he will indeed be returning on Sunday for the Bears.

After not appearing on the injury report on Wednesday, Rome Odunze was listed as a limited participant for Thursday's practice. Odunze had been dealing with a Grade 1 MCL Sprain in recent weeks but his removal from the injury report on Wednesday was a sign that the rookie was fully healthy. Considering Matt Eberflus has mentioned the hip injury specifically, that should be a sign that Odunze will play on Sunday.

Both Darnell Wright and Braxton Jones were able to practice on Thursday. With the Bears wanting Matt Pryor to serve as the starting right guard, the health of Jones and Wright will help stabilize an offensive line that has struggled this season.

There's a handful of players who did not practice on Thursday. Of the players who were sidelined, Zacch Pickens, Terell Smith, and Darrell Taylor likely have the biggest concern about not playing on Sunday. If Andrew Billings isn't able to play on Sunday, that would be a setback for the Bears' defensive line. Billings has impressed as the Bears' three-technique this season and has validated the extension that he signed with the team last season.

One thing that may have gone unnoticed on Sunday is that when Taylor was off the field for the Bears against the Colts, rookie Austin Booker was exposed. If Taylor is unable to play on Sunday against the Rams, that could be a major blow for the Bears' defense against the run.

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