Chicago Bears receiver Zavion Thomas records 140 yards in preseason finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Chicago Bears rookie receiver Zavion Thomas recorded 140 receiving yards and one touchdown in the team's preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans. The third-round draft pick hauled in five catches on five targets during the contest. Thomas recorded a 97-yard touchdown reception after executing a double move against the Titans' secondary. He reached a max speed of nearly 22 miles per hour during the play, marking the highest speed recorded by any receiver during the preseason. Beyond his performance as a pass catcher, Thomas contributed on special teams with a 39-yard kickoff return and a 22-yard punt return. The game concluded the preseason schedule for the Bears.
- •Zavion Thomas caught five passes for 140 yards and one touchdown.
- •The 97-yard touchdown catch featured a max speed of 22 miles per hour.
- •Thomas added a 39-yard kickoff return and a 22-yard punt return.
- •The wide receiver was drafted in the third round by Chicago.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former LSU Tiger Zavion Thomas has highlight night in NFL
"The former Bayou Bengals shined in the preseason finale.
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