2026 NFL draft preview: Where Chicago Bears stand at wide receiver

The  Chicago Bears  are in the middle of another important offseason, where they're looking to shore up the roster and remain contenders in Ben Johnson's second season as head coach as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. The Bears didn't make any big splashes in free agency, where their biggest move was signing Super Bowl champion Coby Bryant to fill one of two starting safety vacancies left by the departing Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker. Chicago also added linebacker Devin Bush, defensive tackle Neville Gallimore and wide receiver Kalif Raymond.

But the Bears also suffered some big losses, including wide receiver DJ Moore, linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, Byard and Brisker, as well as center Drew Dalman, who shockingly retired. Chicago has seven draft picks that includes four selections in the top 89, including a pair of second rounders, where they can address some of their biggest needs, including defensive line, safety and offensive tackle. Here at Bears Wire, we're going position by position to break down where Chicago stands entering the 2026 NFL Draft.

Up next is wide receiver, a group that looks a bit different following a significant trade, but has young playmakers ready to break out with Caleb Williams throwing them the ball. Who's on the roster? Rome Odunze Luther Burden Kalif Raymond Jahdae Walker JP Richardson Maurice Alexander Rome Odunze was projected to take a massive leap in his development last year entering his second season and was on his way to doing so over the first couple of months.

After four games, Odunze had 296 receiving yards and five touchdowns as Williams' go-to target. A Pro Bowl season appeared to be on the horizon before a nagging foot injury limited his effectiveness before sidelining him for the final five games. Odunze wound up with 661 yards and six touchdowns and has some things to clean up when it comes to drops as well, as he will be looking to bounce back going into Year 3.