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Signs future deal with Bears Chicago signed Richardson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact Richardson signed with the Bears in April as an undrafted free agent and opted to stay in Chicago on the practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster following the conclusion of training camp. His lone elevation to the active roster came in Week 17 against the 49ers, though he didn't end up seeing the field. Richardson will have the opportunity to participate in OTAs and minicamp during the offseason as a member of the Bears' 90-man roster.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Richardson reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Richardson was elevated to the 49ers' active roster Saturday for the first time this season, but he was a healthy inactive for Sunday's win over the Bears. He's eligible to be elevated for Week 18 against the Seahawks, though that's unlikely to happen unless the 49ers are dealing with injuries to their wide receiver corps.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to face 49ers The Bears have elevated Richardson from the practice squad Saturday, ahead of Sunday night's matchup against San Francisco.

Impact Richardson looks set to make his regular-season debut as a depth option at wideout for Chicago in Week 17. The undrafted rookie out of TCU flashed for the Bears during training camp and the preseason.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stays with Chicago Richardson signed to the Bears' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The wide receiver was waived Tuesday after playing 46 preseason snaps and catching four of six targets for 28 yards. Richardson did have a strong camp, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, so his return to the club via the practice squad is perhaps not a surprise. At the same time, the undrafted free agent out of TCU likely faces an uphill battle for a roster spot on a Bears team with DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Luther Burden leading the receiver room.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Chicago The Bears waived Richardson on Tuesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Undrafted out of TCU earlier this year, Richardson reportedly flashed during training camp, according to Biggs, and is a candidate to rejoin the Bears on the practice squad if he clears waivers. Richardson played 46 offensive snaps during the preseason and caught four of six targets for 28 yards. He also recently dealt with an ankle injury.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with ankle injury Richardson (ankle) is doubtful to return to Sunday's preseason contest against the Bills, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Richardson picked up an ankle injury in the second half versus Buffalo, which will bring his night to a premature end. The wide receiver caught two of four targets for 21 yards before his departure. Richardson is battling for a spot on Chicago's 53-man roster, and he'll look to return to action in Friday's preseason finale against the Chiefs.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears undrafted rookie JP Richardson turning heads in training camp Undrafted rookie receiver JP Richardson made a sensational catch in the Bears’ first training camp practice and has continued to impress in...

AUGUST 2, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

In line to sign with Chicago Richardson is in line to sign with the Bears as an undrafted free agent, Brad Biggs of The Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The wide receiver spent his final two collegiate seasons at TCU after transferring from Oklahoma State, finishing with 57 catches for 733 yards and two touchdown catches in 2024. He also returned a punt 89 yards for a score and averaged 11.0 yards per punt return last year, ranking 10th in the nation. Richardson's added special teams value should give him a better shot of competing for a spot on a Bears receiver depth chart headed by veteran DJ Moore, 2024 first-round pick Rome Odunze and 2025 second-round selection Luther Burden.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE