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Week 1 inactives for Bears

Heading into their opening matchup against the Carolina Panthers, the Chicago Bears have clarified several key personnel situations. Wide receiver Rome Odunze is active and cleared to take the field, providing a major boost to the offense despite carrying a questionable tag late in the week.

Meanwhile, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent's health concerns led the organization to acquire additional depth under center prior to kickoff, as he was among several players dealing with questionable designations alongside safety Xavier Woods.

Carolina enters the contest in relatively stable physical condition, though they have designated their 2024 fourth-round draft choice as a healthy scratch for the very first time in his professional career. Elsewhere in related football news, Carolina rookie running back Jonathon Brooks had his availability monitored, while Cleveland Browns standout Myles Garrett faces an upcoming surgical procedure expected to sideline him for a four-week span.