This offseason, the Chicago Bears added even more talent to their wide receiving room. Chicago signed veterans Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay and drafted University of Missouri receiver Luther Burden. Early in training camp, Zaccheaus has stood out by being a reliable target.
However, after missing all of OTAs and mandatory minicamp as well as the first week and a half of training camp, Burden made some noise upon his return. Last Thursday, Burden put together a great day of practice that showed why the Bears selected him 39th.
That said, a Bears rookie receiver who put together a strong spring has continued to impress in camp. Undrafted rookie J.P. Richardson from TCU has quickly become a name that fans have gotten used to seeing in post-camp reports.
Bears Rookie WR J.P. Richardson Exceeding Expectations
Entering camp, Richardson was named as a possible training camp darling. The former TCU receiver/punt returner made a few nice plays during Chicago's final spring practice, leaving reporters wanting more. This is exactly what they got, as he has been making plays throughout camp.
Bears fans got to witness his most explosive play on Sunday during Family Fest. The TCU product caught a nice ball through traffic from Tyson Bagent and ran it in for about a 50-yard touchdown.
J.P Richardson continues to impress at camp. Big TD from the WR thanks to a well placed ball from Bagent! pic.twitter.com/0DMRsxlA2T
— Just Another Year Chicago: Bears (@JAYChi_Bears) August 3, 2025
Richardson has also made multiple diving catches in other practices. Though most of his reps have been with the third string, making an impact when on the field is the most important thing. Currently, the 23-year-old is battling with the likes of Tyler Scott, Myles Boykin, Maurice Alexander, and potentially even Duvernay for a roster spot.
That's a steep hill to climb, but if he keeps putting together practice performances like these, he could crack the roster. Moreover, if Richardson is able to prove he's not just a practice player and shows out during preseason games, it may be hard to deny him.
Be that as it may, if the 23-year-old is unable to make the roster, he will likely end up on the practice squad. If that occurs, Richardson should have a chance to make the roster in 2026.