Bears sign Devin Duvernay: Updated wide receiver depth
The Chicago Bears continue to add to their roster in the second wave of free agency with the signing of wide receiver and return specialist Devin Duvernay to a one-year deal. A third-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens back in 2020, Duvernay spent last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars and now adds to the Bears wide receiver room and special teams unit.
Duvernay, who spent his first four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens and most recently with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joins a Bears receiver room led by DJ Moore and Rome Odunze, who is looking to grow into a bigger role in his second season. The team also added veteran Olamide Zaccheaus in free agency, adding more depth with the likely departure of Keenan Allen, who spent just one season with Chicago last year.
Here's an updated look at the Bears' receiver depth following the signing of Duvernay:
DJ Moore
The undoubted top target for quarterback Caleb Williams, DJ Moore should be in line for quite the season with new head coach Ben Johnson. In 2024, Moore totaled 98 catches, 966 yards, and six touchdowns in what was a disappointing season for the team overall. With a new head coach in place, Moore will continue to be the team's top receiver who should see a rise in production.
Rome Odunze
Heading into his second season, Rome Odunze should see more of a workload, especially if Allen doesn't return. His rookie campaign was not the most consistent but he showed up at times when it mattered most, whether it was crucial downs, or was heavily targeted in the game. As a rookie, Odunze totaled 54 receptions, 734 yards, and three touchdowns.
Olamide Zaccheaus
Coming in on a one-year deal, Zaccheaus comes to Chicago after one season with the Commanders, where he had quite the production in a limited role. Zaccheaus recorded 45 receptions for 506 yards and three touchdowns, and he has scored a touchdown in every season in his career. In his past four seasons, Zaccheaus has totaled 11 touchdowns, while playing two seasons for the Atlanta Falcons, and one each with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders.
Devin Duvernay
Establishing himself as one of the best return specialists since entering the NFL in 2020, Duvernay will bring versatility to this Bears roster. His best season as a wide receiver came back in 2022 with the Baltimore Ravens when he had 37 receptions, 407 yards, and three touchdowns on the year.
Tyler Scott
When the Bears traded Robert Quinn to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023, they used the acquired fourth-round pick on Tyler Scott, but he's yet to show his full potential. Scott stepped up this past season as a return specialist and could find himself back in a similar role next year for the young speedster -- but he'll have to beat out Duvernay.
Maurice Alexander
An off-and-on member of the Detroit Lions practice squad since 2022, Maurice Alexander signed a reserve/future contract with the Chicago Bears in January.
Samori Toure
A former sixth-round pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2022, Samori Toure spent the 2024 season on the Bears practice squad after two seasons in Green Bay. During his two seasons with the Packers, Toure played in a total of 22 games, grabbing 13 catches, 160 yards, and one touchdown. Toure was signed to a reserve/future contract by Chicago in January.
John Jackson
An undrafted free agent last year, Johnson Jackson signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears in January.
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