Zavion Thomas: What will Chicago Bears WR's role be this season?

Bears rookie receiver Zavion Thomas warms up during an OTA practice at Halas Hall on June 3, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty)

Bears wide receiver Zavion Thomas talks with reporters after a training camp practice Aug. 1, 2026, in Lake Forest. (David Banks/AP)

Bears wide receiver Zavion Thomas catches a pass and runs for a 97-yard touchdown during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Titans on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Stew Milne/AP)

Bears wide receiver Zavion Thomas catches a pass that went 97 yards for a touchdown against the Titans in the first quarter of a preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/AP)

Bears tight end Sam Roush celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Zavion Thomas, not pictured, during the first quarter of a preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Stew Milne/AP)

Bears running back Roschon Johnson, left, celebrates with wide receiver Zavion Thomas after scoring a touchdown in the second half of a preseason game against the Titans on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (John Amis/AP)

Bears wide receiver Zavion Thomas talks with reporters after a preseason game against the Titans on Aug. 29, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (John Amis/AP)

Bears wide receiver Zavion Thomas runs with the ball after catching a pass during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 5, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Bears wide receiver Zavion Thomas warms up during organized team activities June 3, 2026, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)