NFL world reacts to Bears signing WR Kalif Raymond

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The Chicago Bears are signing former Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond to a one-year, $5.1 million contract to add depth at receiver following DJ Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus' departures this offseason.

Raymond is reunited with former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and receivers coach Antwaan Randle-El, who both coached him during his time in Detroit. Raymond spent the last five seasons with the Lions, where he had 171 receptions for 2,,185 yards and eight touchdowns in 77 games with 29 starts.

As you can imagine, there was plenty of reaction to Chicago signing Raymond, which included satisfied Bears fans and frustrated Lions fans who didn't want Raymond reuniting with Johnson.

NFL world reacts to Bears signing WR Kalif Raymond​

Greatest teammate I’ve ever had. Lockermate since rookie year love you brother https://t.co/8Nuk6Wqvbp

— Amon-Ra (@amonra_stbrown) March 10, 2026

This is an Antwaan Randle El signing -- had him in Detroit, gets him in Chicago now. https://t.co/KghRBvAaGm

— Greg Auman (@gregauman) March 10, 2026

Nice depth addition for the #Bears offense. Kalif Raymond knows the system and provides speed to the WR room.

They needed someone to compete with Jahdae Walker for WR3. I’m on board. https://t.co/V68NxrLc20

— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) March 10, 2026

Raymond knows Ben Johnson's system. But I truly think Jahdae Walker is WR3. Raymond is a vet and should be a fun weapon and strengthens the WR room with DJ Moore and Zaccheus leaving https://t.co/7k1z5XcFg9

— Dave (@davebftv) March 10, 2026

Good pickup. All-Pro punt returner who can get all the way to the end zone. Returns kicks too. Will help replace OZ in offense/locker room. Was with Ben Johnson and Antwaan Randle El in Detroit. https://t.co/Dxua6OpEA7

— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) March 10, 2026

All of their coaches and player keep coming to Chicago #upgradehttps://t.co/ae5CQFUgNApic.twitter.com/yDZdYcy7v8

— Joey (@CalebGoatQB1) March 10, 2026

GDI https://t.co/104g8cuarA

— Erik Schlitt (@erikschlitt) March 10, 2026

I knew the Bears were going to target a smaller WR that can return kicks and punts and Raymond was a prime candidate. No surprise to see him reunite with Ben Johnson. https://t.co/vbKdZ13qEn

— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) March 10, 2026

Speed speed speed. https://t.co/hEs5I4Gzxx

— DaBearsBlog (@dabearsblog) March 10, 2026

Love this move for Chicago
-Played in Ben Johnson's offense
-5'8" 180 lbs is a different build they don't have in the WR room

Another guy from my list! https://t.co/YB7MuTWjea

— Nick Whalen (@_NickWhalen) March 10, 2026

Perfectly cromulent Oz replacement https://t.co/Trdy8D0Gzk

— StartKyleOrton (@startkyIeorton) March 10, 2026

I think Ben Johnson is Dan Campbell’s son at this point https://t.co/lE1QlZpXwL

— Lions Syndicate (@LionsSyndicate) March 10, 2026

A reunion is Chicago!! Solid depth piece that’s very much needed and very familiar with our system https://t.co/xaiVq9G9KY

— Colston Loveland (@CLoveFanClub) March 10, 2026

Ben Johnson… https://t.co/7haQ27yIvKpic.twitter.com/ISrSxKKucL

— Meko (@themekoscott) March 10, 2026

Raymond doesn’t get a lot of targets, but for his career he’s got a catch% of 72.8% on 261 targets

For reference OZ has 62% on 300 targets#Bearshttps://t.co/kMsSsNiTtH

— Jake (@Jake_B30) March 10, 2026

Smh… the bears man https://t.co/vRBBlCdAuY

— E. King #Pistons #OnePride (@EverythingxKing) March 10, 2026

The number of players and staff who have followed Ben Johnson from Detroit to Chicago is very telling. https://t.co/FvIOTRPiCO

— Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) March 10, 2026

This one made too much sense to not happen https://t.co/StHkPj62XX

— Lorin Cox (@CoxSports1) March 10, 2026

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