Chicago Bears Add Veteran Speed With Scotty Miller One-Year Deal

The Chicago Bears continued shaping their roster during the offseason by adding veteran wide receiver Scotty Miller on a one-year deal. The move was confirmed Saturday, with the contract negotiated by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey, though financial details were not disclosed.

Miller arrives in Chicago after spending the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. His most recent campaign featured limited production, but his speed and experience have kept him on NFL radars as a depth option.

Originally a sixth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miller has carved out a career defined by situational contributions and vertical field-stretching ability rather than consistent starting roles.

The signing gives Chicago another veteran presence in a receiver room that continues to evolve under head coach Ben Johnson, as the team looks to build on a successful 2025 season that ended in a divisional-round playoff appearance.

1. NFL Journey and Early Career Growth

Miller entered the league as the 208th overall pick out of Bowling Green, joining a Buccaneers roster that would soon become a championship contender. His early years were marked by gradual development as he adjusted to the professional level. In his rookie season, Miller appeared in 10 games and recorded 13 receptions for 200 yards, flashing early signs of his straight-line speed and ability to stretch defenses vertically. His second season marked a breakthrough, as he earned five starts and finished with 33 receptions for 501 yards and three touchdowns, becoming a useful complementary piece in Tampa Bay’s passing attack. That same trajectory placed him on a championship roster in 2021, when the Buccaneers captured Super Bowl LV with a dominant win over the Kansas City Chiefs, further elevating his experience in high-pressure environments.

2. Career Movement and Recent Production

Following his time in Tampa Bay, Miller’s career entered a phase defined by transitions between teams and roles. He was traded to the Atlanta Falcons in 2022, where he spent the next two seasons contributing primarily as a rotational receiver. In 2023, Miller appeared in all 17 games for Atlanta, finishing with 11 receptions for 161 yards and two touchdowns, maintaining a consistent presence despite limited targets. He then signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers in May 2024, continuing his career as a depth option in a competitive receiver group. During the 2025 season with Pittsburgh, Miller’s usage remained limited, finishing with nine receptions for 62 yards, a reflection of his reduced role but continued value as a situational receiver and veteran presence.

3. Fit in Chicago and Offensive Outlook

The Bears enter the new season following a strong 2025 campaign in which they finished 12-5, won the NFC North, and advanced to the NFC Divisional Round under head coach Ben Johnson’s first full year leading the team. Chicago’s front office has focused on adding depth and versatility around its core offensive group, and Miller fits that approach as a speed-focused receiver capable of contributing in specific packages. His ability to stretch the field vertically gives the Bears another dimension in the passing game, particularly in situations that demand quick explosive plays or matchup-based rotations. Miller also brings a familiar coaching connection, reuniting with former Chicago wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El, who worked with him during his time with the Buccaneers and is expected to help integrate him quickly into the system.