Chicago Bears finalize 53-man roster as Jahdae Walker wins No. 6 WR

The Chicago Bears finalized their 53 man roster on Tuesday, making a string of cuts and injury moves that reshaped depth across the offense and defense as the team closes in on its Sept. 8 season opener at Soldier Field. The club waived several offseason hopefuls, placed multiple players on injured reserve and left notable questions about secondary and edge rusher depth while rewarding an undrafted rookie who beat out a drafted player for a roster spot.

Undrafted wide receiver Jahdae Walker emerged as one of the biggest winners of cutdown day, earning the No. 6 role in a crowded receiving room after a strong training camp and a clutch preseason performance. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle praised Walker’s daily work and competitive demeanor, saying, "He is absolutely one of them. Jahdae loves football. He showed up in that last drive at Kansas City. The play he made on our sideline was one of the better catches that I’ve seen." General manager Ryan Poles later echoed that sentiment, noting Walker and offensive tackle Theo Benedet had outpaced expectations in camp.

Walker’s rise came at the expense of 2023 fourth round pick Tyler Scott, who was waived and subsequently signed...