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Fact Check: Did J.J. McCarthy Name His Newborn Son After Bears WR Rome Odunze?

Rumors claimed the Vikings QB named his newborn son “Rome” after Bears receiver Rome Odunze. The story spread on X, but no credible reports confirmed it. McCarthy and fiancée Katya Kuropas haven’t explained the name’s origin. Some suggest it may reference McCarthy’s former Michigan teammate, Roman Wilson. In short, the rumors are untrue.