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Bears' running backs and receivers ranked among NFL's worst positions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:28 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Bears' running backs and receivers ranked among NFL's worst positions
Summary

The Chicago Bears' running back and wide receiver groups were ranked 24th in the NFL by ESPN. This ranking comes despite the Bears having one of the league's top rushing offenses last season, finishing third in rushing yards and scoring the ninth-most touchdowns. D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai return as the top-two running backs, while the receiving corps includes Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, and newly drafted Zavion Thomas. The Bears' performance will be under scrutiny as they seek to improve on these rankings in the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers
  • •Bears running back room ranked 24th despite strong previous performance.
  • •Chicago finished third in rushing yards last season.
  • •Receiving corps also placed 24th, losing DJ Moore but retaining key players.
  • •Bears drafted receiver Zavion Thomas and signed Kalif Raymond.
  • •ESPN's assessment will shape narratives around the Bears' offensive potential.
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  • 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Bears RBs and WRs ranked among the worst in NFL position rankings
What they're saying
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In ESPN's positional rankings, the Chicago Bears running back and wide receiver rooms were ranked as some of the worst in the NFL.

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