Zavion Thomas takes podium after breakout preseason finale

The rookie produced 201 all-purpose yards.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

Zavion Thomas live at the podium https://t.co/g1IAmT450I Via @ChicagoBears on X

What happened: Thomas scored on a 97-yard catch on his first NFL snap and finished with five receptions. He also handled punt and kickoff returns.

Why it matters: The performance arrived at the final evaluation point before the regular season. His work on offense and special teams gives coaches multiple paths to a role.

By the numbers: Thomas caught all five targets for 140 yards, averaging 28 yards per reception. His 39-yard punt return and 22-yard kickoff return accounted for his other 61 all-purpose yards.

What to watch: Final roster decisions and his opening-week role are the next checkpoints.

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@ChicagoBears 2026-08-30T11:47:37.024259+00:00

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