With the 2026 NFL draft in the rearview mirror, it is a good time to look back on the Chicago Bears roster and see where things stand, considering the team will not make many moves between now and the start of training camp. What does the receiver's room look like?
Chicago Bears post-draft wide receiver depth chart
Rome Odunze
Odunze has been up and down over the course of his two years with the Bears. In moments, he has looked like a game-changing wide receiver, but he would go quiet for far too many spurts of time as well. This third year will be telling because the Bears will have to decide on his fifth-year option after the season.
Luther Burden
Burden excelled as a rookie, and the arrow is pointing up for what he can do in 2026. The team moved on from both D.J. Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus, who started the season ahead of him. So, there is going to be a lot of open targets for him to get hold of. Does he take the step?
Khaliff Raymond
Raymond has been in the NFL since 2016, but mostly as a depth and special teams asset. However, he did have his best performances with Ben Johnson, so it makes sense that he would sign with him. Can Johnson get more out of him again?
Zavion Thomas
Most fans and media feel that the team reached on Zavion Thomas. The Bears tend to like that he can be a return man to start, but that he also has speed that can make defenses nervous. However, this does sound similar to Velus Jones, a Ryan Poles pick that looked like a reach at the time, and was a reach. Does Ben Johnson make up the difference?
Jahdae Walker
Walker was a rookie UDFA last year and surprised many by making the team. He only caught six passes for 87 yards, but that is a good start. Now, can he make the team in year two?
Maurice Alexander
Alexander was on the Detroit Lions with Ben Johnson in 2024 and then signed with the Bears in 2025. He stuck around last year and could be in the mix again due to the familiarity.
JP Richardson
Richardson entered last season as a rookie UDFA and remains a developmental depth piece. Special teams will likely be his clearest path to sticking, with the practice squad in play.
Squirrel White
White comes in as a rookie UDFA out of Florida State with some intrigue as a depth option. His ability in space and on special teams gives him a shot to stick.
Omari Kelly
Kelly, a rookie UDFA from Michigan State, joins a crowded group. He’ll need to show early consistency and versatility to stay in the mix.
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