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Bears answer Seahawks, up lead to 27-17
D'Andre Swift scored a touchdown to extend the Bears' lead to 27-17 in the fourth quarter. The Bears outgained the Seahawks significantly in the game
Zavion Thomas
WR · CHI · 22 yrs · exp 0 · LSU
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- Active
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Value
2,165
Rank
#235
Pos rank
#95
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Latest: Sep 7, 2026 · 2,165
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Waiver: Zavion Thomas added, Kyle Williams dropped
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FA: Zavion Thomas dropped
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FA: Zavion Thomas dropped
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Rome Odunze Limited Again on Thursday
Rome Odunze's injury status remains uncertain ahead of Week 1
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Rome Odunze Missing From Monday's Practice
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (leg) was the only player missing from Monday's brisk, 50-minute practice, according to Brad Biggs of The Chicago Tribune. Odunze is still not back on the practice field after leaving Thursday's practice early with a right-leg injury. The 24-year-old's status will be closely monitored heading into the team's Week 1 regular-season opener this Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. We should have a better read on the former first-rounder's status for this coming weekend once the Bears release their first official practice report of the season on Wednesday. But for now, Odunze's status is firmly up in the air. If he is limited or out against the Panthers, receivers Luther Burden III (groin), Kalif Raymond, and Zavion Thomas could all see extra targets, as well as tight end Colston Loveland. Odunze regressed with 44 catches and 661 receiving yards in his sophomore season in 2025 while playing in just 12 games due to a foot injury, but he also had a career-high six receiving touchdowns, and he is expected to have a bigger role in 2026 with DJ Moore out of the picture. As of right now, Odunze is shaping up as a shaky WR3/flex in Week 1 in fantasy because of his leg injury
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Waiver: Zavion Thomas added
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Waiver: Zavion Thomas added, Tai Felton dropped
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Zavion Thomas is already beating the Velus Jones allegations for Bears
Zavion Thomas is outperforming expectations, and his performance is not being compared to Velus Jones
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2026 NFL Preseason Week 3 Fantasy Takeaways: Zavion Thomas and Skyler Bell break out
Skyler Bell and Zavion Thomas were the two standouts of the final week of preseason action
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Waiver: Zavion Thomas added, Taylen Green dropped
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Bears third-round pick Zavion Thomas scores 97-yard touchdown on his first NFL play
Zavion Thomas, the Bears' third-round pick, scored a 97-yard touchdown on his very first NFL play during his preseason debut
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Bears third-round pick Zavion Thomas scores 97-yard touchdown on his first NFL play
Bears rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas missed the first two preseason games with a knee injury. When he finally got on the field on Saturday, he put on a show. Thomas caught a pass from Tyson Bagent and raced 97 yards to the end zone on his very first NFL play, and finished his first preseason game with five catches for 140 yards, plus a 31-yard punt return and a 22-yard kickoff return. Asked if anyone had a chance of catching him on his long touchdown, the speedy Thomas said he didn’t know which Titans player was chasing him, but answered, “Nah, he didn’t have a chance.” Thomas said that even while he couldn’t practice because of his knee, older players were helping him prepare for the moment when he would be on the field, so he expected to play well once he got medical clearance. “It felt amazing. The preparation put into it, it was something that I expected,” Thomas said. Thomas didn’t put up big numbers during his four years of college football (two at Mississippi State and two at LSU), but he put up an eye-popping number at the Scouting Combine: 4.28 seconds in the 40-yard dash. That got him plenty of attention, and the Bears took a chance on him in the third round. Bagent knows Thomas’s speed is a huge asset to the Bears’ offense. “Give Zavion a chance and then you’re able to see that speed, which is a big reason why he’s here,” Bagent said. “I think that was Zavion Thomas’s first play in the NFL, so greatest start in NFL history.”
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Zavion Thomas Sets the Tone by Going 97 Yards on His First NFL Play
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas did not participate in the team's first two preseason outings as he dealt with minor knee soreness earlier in camp, but he wasted no time making his presence felt on Saturday night. Thomas got behind the defense with a double move on the first play of his NFL career and outraced everyone for a 97-yard touchdown to set the tone in a 24-15 win over the Titans. He would finish the night with five catches on five targets and a team-leading 140 yards to go with his game-opening score, showcasing his value as a potential third or fourth receiver in what projects to be a high-powered Chicago offense. The Bears have no lack of playmakers atop the depth chart with second-year pass-catchers Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland and former ninth overall pick Rome Odunze. Still, Thomas' unique skill set could lead to manufactured touches in a gadget role and a path to fantasy relevance. Landing outside of RotoBaller's top 300 players, he is not a player who needs to be targeted in 2026 drafts, but his early-season involvement should be monitored, with fantasy managers ready to make a waiver claim
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Zavion Thomas - Shows off speed on long TD
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Thomas secured all five targets for 140 yards and a touchdown, ran back one kickoff for 22 yards and returned one punt for 39 yards in the Bears' 24-15 preseason win over the Titans on Saturday. Making his preseason debut, the lightning-fast rookie third-round pick wasted no time showing off his elite speed, hauling in a Tyson Bagent pass at the Bears' 33-yard line and motoring down the right side of the field for a 97-yard touchdown. Thomas also was impressive on both of his returns, and he comfortably led Chicago in receiving yards on the night. Thomas' upside has been heralded since he was drafted, and Saturday's production offered a glimpse of what the excitement is about. Thomas projects to open the regular season in a potential No. 4 receiver role and as the likely primary returner, and his game-breaking skills could afford him a progressively bigger role as his rookie campaign unfolds
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Waiver: Zavion Thomas added
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Zavion Thomas - Back in action
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Thomas (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Thomas had been dealing with some knee soreness. The wide receiver is back in action after just about a week of absence. Thomas is competing to be a first-team option at wide receiver, with Kalif Raymond and Jahdae Walker as the primary competition. The 22-year-old's prompt return to the field means he can continue to display his special teams and offensive versatility throughout the preseason. The rookie third-rounder's next opportunity to prove himself should come in Saturday's preseason showdown with the Bengals
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Zavion Thomas (knee) returns to practice
Zavion Thomas has returned to practice after missing a week with a knee injury
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Zavion Thomas - Avoids major injury
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Thomas (knee) is not expected to miss much time due to soreness, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. Thomas left Sunday's practice early with a knee injury, but is likely day-to-day as he recovers from the issue. The wide receiver has been thrust into a more relevant role for at least the preseason after Luther Burden (groin) left Saturday's practice with a significant injury. The faster Thomas can return to the field, the more time he has to convince the coaching staff he deserves an increase in regular-season reps and targets alongside his kick return duties
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