After going all-in on their offense in 2024, the Bears are taking a more measured approach in 2025. While the organization won’t steal headlines with their latest move, they’re still adding an experienced wide receiver coming off a career season. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Bears have added wideout Olamide Zaccheaus.
A former UDFA out of Virginia, Zaccheaus avoided journeyman status thanks to a four-year stint in Atlanta to begin his career. The wide receiver never put up huge numbers during his stint with the Falcons, but he did manage to improve in each of his four campaigns. This culminated with a 2022 season where Zaccheaus hauled in 40 catches for 533 yards.
The receiver caught on with the Eagles for the 2023 campaign but struggled to carve out a role on a relatively deep depth chart. He finished his lone season in Philly with 10 receptions.
He joined the Commanders last offseason, a move that reunited him with former Falcons head coach Dan Quinn. In Washington, Zaccheaus had a bounce-back season, finishing with a career-high 45 catches for 506 yards and three touchdowns (he added another seven catches in three playoff games). The 27-year-old also had a role on special teams, returning 17 punts for 179 yards.
Keenan Allen is a free agent, so Zaccheaus could easily slide in next to D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze atop the depth chart. Barring another notable addition at the position, Zaccheaus should be in line for plenty of snaps, as he’ll be competing with the likes of Maurice Alexander, Tyler Scott, and Samori Toure.