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Chicago Bears waive wide receiver who was 2025 training camp favorite

Originally posted on Chicago Bears on SI | By Bryan Perez | Last updated Aug 26, 2025 9:56 AM ET

The Chicago Bears took another big step toward slashing their roster to the final 53-man squad on Tuesday morning. According to team insider Brad Biggs, the Bears have waived training camp favorite J.P. Richardson, and undrafted rookie wide reciever from TCU.

Poles also cut ties with offensive lineman Ricky Stromberg, a former third-round pick who some presumed would offer interior line depth at the time he was added.

The Chicago Bears were 20 roster moves away from the 53-man limit before these two transactions.

Richardson made an early impression at Bears training camp and emerged as the summer's fan-favorite in late-July. His momentum cooled quite a bit once the preseason schedule rolled around, and with so much depth at receiver on Chicago's roster, Richardson's chances never seemed strong.

There is, however, a possibility he returns to the Bears on the practice squad. It's highly unlikely another team will put a waiver claim in for him (it guarantees an active roster spot). Once Richardson clears waivers, he's a name to monitor for Chicago's practice team.

Richardson finished the 2024 season with 57 catches for 733 yards and two touchdowns for the Horned Frogs.

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