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Bears sign WR/KR Raymond to 1yr 5M deal (former Lion)

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12 minutes ago, AZ54 said:

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/03/bears-to-sign-wr-kalif-raymond#ref=home

 

$5mil is a lot for a returner. Gotta think Duvernay is gone and maybe he replaces the role OZ had too.  

Raymond fills both spots as a 5th WR and KR. Basically what we paid for both Duvernay and Zaccheaus last year. The problem with free agency is the price of players is always going up. 

  • DABEARSDABOMB changed the title to Bears sign WR/KR Raymond to 1yr deal (former Lion)

Don't know much about him - but they needed to address special teams. BJ is familiar with him and he seems like a solid return guy / 5th wideout.  Had some pretty good years early in BJ's tenure with Lions but his pass catching production is down quite a bit past 2 seasons (special teams production still pretty darn good).  

  • DABEARSDABOMB changed the title to Bears sign WR/KR Raymond to 1yr 5M deal (former Lion)

Good returner, but very dangerous as a slot WR. Speedy, good hands... I think he is probably WR3

3 minutes ago, BearFan PHX said:

Good returner, but very dangerous as a slot WR. Speedy, good hands... I think he is probably WR3

I would not be happy if that is WR 3.  He's a huge step down as a wideout.  Production pretty low past 2 seasons.  He's a solid 4/5.  I think it comes down to, do they believe in Jahdae Walker as the #3 or we see them use a pick or make another vet signing here as the money starts to dry up and some solid vets are still sitting without preferred destinations.   

2 minutes ago, DABEARSDABOMB said:

I would not be happy if that is WR 3.  He's a huge step down as a wideout.  Production pretty low past 2 seasons.  He's a solid 4/5.  I think it comes down to, do they believe in Jahdae Walker as the #3 or we see them use a pick or make another vet signing here as the money starts to dry up and some solid vets are still sitting without preferred destinations.   

I'll put it this way - they lost Moore, Oz, and Duvernay - and only added Raymond. Jahdae Walker fills one of those spots - but there is still a major role to fill.  

Seems just a little rich to me, but I’m sure Ben has a a plan for him. Wonder how much more Deebo goes for . . .

BJ likes him and he had 43 receptions one year under Ben. Free agents have a tendency to be paid more each year. Lots of contracts say that. With Walker and Raymond the WR room is almost done. I expect a draft pick added.

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9 hours ago, DABEARSDABOMB said:

I would not be happy if that is WR 3.  He's a huge step down as a wideout.  Production pretty low past 2 seasons.  He's a solid 4/5.  I think it comes down to, do they believe in Jahdae Walker as the #3 or we see them use a pick or make another vet signing here as the money starts to dry up and some solid vets are still sitting without preferred destinations.   

In effect our WR3 is actually Loveland.    

1 hour ago, AZ54 said:

In effect our WR3 is actually Loveland.    

 True and Cole or Swift could be next in order.

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