The Chicago Bears have added additional competition to their depth chart with another series of signings following the rookie mini camp. The camp served as a tryout for a select group of experienced veteran players attempting to revitalize their career, and a couple of them ended up inking a deal with the Bears.
We have signed the following players:
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) May 11, 2026
▪️ WR Kyron Hudson
▪️ LB Wayne Matthews III
▪️ WR Scotty Miller
▪️ LB Jon Rhattigan
The addition of two receivers may be the additional receiver depth the Bears have been sorely lacking since the departure of DJ Moore, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Devin Duvernay. Two additional linebackers also addresses the already concerning issues stemming from the lack of edge rushing capability on the Bears roster. Whether these players make it far enough to see field time during the regular season remains to be seen, it's worth taking a look at who these players are and what they bring to the table.
Kyron Hudson (WR)
Hudson is a big bodied receiver with a beneficial physical play style. His USC background serves for name recognition, and his larger stature should develop a good contrast when compared to other smaller receivers like Scotty Miller or Zavion Thomas. The 23 year old brings additional competition to the now-crowded wide receivers depth chart.
Wayne Matthews III (LB)
Matthews is a 23 year old linebacker out of Old Dominion and then Michigan State. The most likely route for him is via the practice squad or special teams, but he brings another fresh face to the edge rushing conversation. Matthews is exactly the kind of guy you want on your bench. He's ready to earn his place on the roster.
Jon Rhattigan
Rhattigan isn't the only guy on this list that enters the building with NFL experience. The 27 year old linebacker previously played for the Seattle Seahawks, the Carolina Panthers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rhattigan, a former UDFA, looks to Chicago to reinvigorate his career and to find a more permanent home than the perpetual motion machine of the practice squad.
Scotty Miller
Miller was previously reported, but he's another veteran presence in the receivers room that could easily answer the WR3 question that's been floating around for weeks. He brings an immediate question mark to the shakeup of the receivers, and existing relationships may have something to do with it. Miller not only brings experience to the table, he also brings a Super Bowl ring to the table. A game he seldom participated in, but far more experience than the rest of this list.
None of these signings guarantee a long-term role, but they do give the Bears additional competition at multiple positions entering the summer. As training camp approaches, Chicago continues building out the bottom of the roster with a mix of developmental upside, special teams value, and proven NFL experience.
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