Bears should instantly jump on this WR who is predicted to get cut

The Chicago Bears‘ wide receiver room was an area of strength last season, and it played a major role in Caleb Williams having a very impressive sophomore campaign.

Things have since changed.

The Bears traded away D.J. Moore and lost Olamide Zacchaeus — who developed a great rapport with Williams last year — to free agency. Their answer? Signing Kalif Raymond and selecting Zavion Thomas in the third round of the NFL Draft.

Neither of those two receivers immediately inspire much confidence, leaving Chicago with Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III as its only truly dependable players at the position. The problem? Odunze recently stated that he will never be the same following the foot issues he experienced last season, and Burden was also banged up in 2025.

If healthy, both receivers should be terrific in 2026, but durability is a concern for each of them, as is the depth behind them.

The Bears should absolutely be in the market for another wide out, and a potential option could be New England Patriots youngster DeMario Douglas.

Chicago Bears should sign DeMario Douglas if he gets cut

The Patriots just acquired A.J. Brown in a blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, and they also signed Romeo Doubs in free agency. That gives them a rather crowded receiving corps that also features Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, Efton Chism II and Douglas, which could result in Douglas being the odd man out.

In fact, Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay listed Douglas among his five most likely cap casualties with training camp approaching.

“With five wideouts accounted for, it’s likely the Patriots will choose between Efton Chism III and DeMario Douglas for what should be the final spot in the receiving corps. Chism was a solid depth option and special teamer for the club, which could give him an edge over Douglas on cut day,” Kay wrote.

Douglas saw his role reduced considerably in 2025, as he caught a career-low 31 passes for 447 yards and three touchdowns. The season prior, he snared 66 balls for 621 yards and three scores.

No one will confuse Douglas for a No. 1 receiver. He has primarily worked out of the slot in New England, but he is sure-handed and absolutely has potential as a vertical threat, as evidenced by the fact that he averaged 14.4 yards per reception last season.

Because Burden is expected to play more on the outside in 2026 following the departure of Moore, Douglas could slide into that slot role seamlessly in Chicago and provide Williams with a very reliable weapon.

Should the Pats release Douglas, the Bears should immediately look to sign him.

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