Overview
- The Chicago Bears signed Ray-Ray McCloud III and waived wide receiver Kyron Hudson with an injury designation, a move the team announced on Monday to open a roster spot.
- McCloud is a nine-season journeyman who brings proven punt and kick return experience, with roughly 140 punt returns for 1,326 yards and 126 kickoff returns for 2,890 yards across his career.
- The Bears added him because their receiver group lost depth in camp; Romeo Odunze and Kalif Raymond remain entrenched while Luther Burden III is expected to miss the rest of training camp with a groin strain.
- McCloud’s peak receiving year came in 2024 when he had 62 catches for 686 yards, but he saw limited offensive work in 2025, was released midseason and recently worked out for the Detroit Lions before signing with Chicago.
- McCloud will likely compete with veterans such as Scotty Miller and newcomers for what may be a single remaining wide receiver spot and primary return duties, and his performance on special teams will be decisive for whether he makes the final roster.