Bears' Jahdae Walker: Productive at end of rookie season
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Walker caught six of 10 targets for 87 yards and two touchdowns across nine regular-season games during the 2025 season.
Walker made the team out of training camp as an undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M. He played a total of eight offensive snaps through Week 14, but Rome Odunze dealt with a foot injury at the end of the regular season, opening the door for Walker to get some run with Caleb Williams. He made the most of his chances and caught the game-tying touchdown with 24 seconds left in the fourth quarter in Week 16 against the Packers. Walker caught another score in the Week 18 loss to Detroit. After a productive close to the season, Walker should have a leg up as a reserve wideout entering the 2026 offseason.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Won't face Green Bay
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Walker (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Packers.
Walker has been active for four of Chicago's last five games, taking the roster spot of Rome Odunze. With Odunze ready to return to the field, Walker will be a healthy scratch.
Walker caught two of three targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Walker finished the season with six receptions on 10 targets for 87 yards and two touchdowns across nine games, with all of his production coming over the final three contests. He logged only eight offensive snaps prior to that stretch while frequently inactive, highlighting how situational his usage was. He is signed with Chicago through 2027 and enters 2026 as a depth receiver with fringe roster appeal.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Misses walkthrough with illness
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Walker (illness) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough.
Walker will have two more opportunities to retake the practice field ahead of Saturday's wild-card round playoff matchup against the Packers. In the event that Rome Odunze (foot) is able to retake the field versus Green Bay, however, Walker will figure to revert to a depth role on offense.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Capitalizes on expanded role
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Walker caught two of three targets for 21 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 22-16 overtime win over the Packers on Saturday.
Walker played 27 percent of the snaps with Rome Odunze (foot) and Luther Burden (ankle) out after totaling only nine offensive snaps prior to this game. He saw his first career targets, converting one into a touchdown. While the scoring play boosts his profile, his role remains situational and dependent on continued absences ahead of him.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Healthy scratch
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Walker (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Walker missed the last two games with a concussion, and despite being cleared of an injury designation the depth wide receiver will not suit up Sunday. The 23-year-old is predominantly a special teams player, so his absence may just be the team trying new options or taking it slow with a depth contributor back from injury.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Should be available vs. Steelers
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Walker (concussion) was not listed on Chicago's injury report Wednesday.
Walker has missed the Bears' last two games due to a concussion, but it now looks like he's back at full strength to begin their new week of preparation. Of his 67 snaps so far this season, 61 have come on special teams.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Out for Week 11
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Walker (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
The 23-year-old is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a concussion. Walker has appeared in five games this season, contributing primarily on special teams (61 snaps on special teams, six snaps on offense). He must still clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before returning to in-game action.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Another DNP on Thursday
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Walker (concussion) did not practice Thursday.
After being ruled out of the Week 10 win over the Giants, Walker has failed to practice in any capacity this week. If the wide receiver wants to suit up for Sunday's game he will likely have to log at least a limited session Friday. If ruled out, another wide receiver or defensive back will likely fill his limited role on special teams for Sunday's contest against the Vikings.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: DNP on Wednesday
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Walker (concussion) did not practice Wednesday.
Walker missed last Sunday's win over the Giants and is apparently still in the concussion protocol. He's played just six offensive snaps this season and 61 on special teams, recording three tackles.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Out against Lions
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Walker (ankle) has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
The undrafted rookie suited up in the season-opening loss to the Vikings but stuck to special teams. Walker's next chance to play is Week 3 versus the Cowboys.
