The Chicago Bears are expected to sign wide receivers Byron Pringle and Equanimeous St. Brown, which makes them the first receiver moves in free agency for general manager Ryan Poles.
Wide receiver is one of Chicago’s top needs this offseason as surrounding quarterback Justin Fields with weapons remains a top priority. The additions of Pringle and St. Brown is just the beginning, as the Bears are expected to add another playmaker in the NFL draft.
Pringle, a former undrafted free agent by the Chiefs, slowly climbed his way up the depth chart. He’s coming of his best season, where he had 42 catches for 568 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games with the Chiefs. Where things currently stand, Pringle looks to be the No. 2 wide receiver behind Darnell Mooney.
A former sixth-round pick, St. Brown has spent his entire four-year career with the Packers. He’s served mostly as a depth option at wide receiver, which is what he figures to be in Chicago. St. Brown worked with Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy in Green Bay, so he has a good understanding of Getsy’s scheme.
With the additions of Pringle and St. Brown, here’s a look at the Bears’ wide receiver depth: