5 things to know about new Bears WR Kalif Raymond
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The Chicago Bears had a need to at wide receiver after trading DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills and seeing Olamide Zaccheaus depart in free agency. They addressed it with the signing of former Detroit Lions wideout Kalif Raymond, who's signing a one-year deal.
The former stand out special teams and speedster offensive weapon for the Lions, Raymond will be reunited with his former offensive coordinator in Ben Johnson and his position coach Antwaan Randle-El. Raymond will offer up high-powered special teams play and depth at the receiver position where they need veteran presence, as Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III will be the top two receivers for the Bears next season.
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Coming to Chicago after spending the last five seasons in Detroit, Raymond will certainly have a role carved out for him in the Bears offense and his speed could be a dangerous asset for the team. Here are five things to know about new Bears receiver Kalif Raymond:
Raymond had best season of his career in 2022 under Ben Johnson
Raymond's first season with Ben Johnson as the offensive coordinator in Detroit was one of the best seasons of his career at the receiver position. Raymond hauled in 47 receptions for a career-high 616 yards, averaging just over 13 yards per reception, showing his big-play ability in Johnson's offense.
Raymond led the NFL in punt return yardage in 2024
Even after he missed five games due to injuries in the 2024 season, Raymond led the NFL in punt return yardage with 413 yards on 30 returns, including a 90-yard touchdown against the Tennessee Titans. Raymond has twice been named Second-Team All-Pro at the punt return position, in 2022 and 2024.
Raymond made Lions franchise history twice
After another strong year from Raymond in 2025, he ended the season by breaking the Lions franchise record for most punt return yardage. In his standout 2024 season, Raymond also made history as the first Lions player to ever score a special teams and receiving touchdown against his former team, when he scored twice against the Titans.
Raymond played football and track at Holy Cross
Coming out of the state of Georgia, Raymond played his collegiate career at FCS Holy Cross, where he was both a football player and track athlete. Known at the NFL level for his speed, Raymond set records in college in both sports, including the 60-meter dash in track.
Raymond emailed over 800 schools before landing at Holy Cross
Hindered by a broken ankle in his senior year of high school, Raymond went on to send over 800 emails to colleges across the country in an effort to land an opportunity coming off his injury. It showed plenty of perseverance and self-belief, something that has carried him to the longevity and career he has had at the NFL level.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears to sign Kalif Raymond: Things to know about new receiver