Overview
- Kalif Raymond signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Chicago Bears in free agency.
- He said he chose Chicago to play in Ben Johnson’s offense, which he praised as creative and adaptable.
- Reporting indicates the Lions made a commensurate offer, yet Raymond sought a larger role than he had last season in Detroit.
- Ben Johnson framed him as a steady voice for a young receiver room led by Rome Odunze and Luther Burden and said he can do more in this scheme.
- Detroit moved to sign Greg Dortch after the departure of its franchise punt-return yardage leader, who had also drawn interest from the Seahawks and 49ers.