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

[AZ54]

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.  

[Stinger226]

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]

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).  

[BearFan PHX]

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

[DABEARSDABOMB]

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.   

[DABEARSDABOMB]

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.