Broncos speed receiver who joined Chicago in 2026 after two seasons as Denver's return specialist and deep threat.
Marvin Mims Jr. spent his first two NFL seasons in Denver, where he established himself as one of the league's most dangerous return men while developing as a receiver. The Bears traded for him in the 2026 offseason to add a vertical element to Ben Johnson's offense alongside Caleb Williams.
Path to the league
Oklahoma product taken 63rd overall by Denver in 2023. Averaged 10.9 yards per punt return as a rookie and earned Pro Bowl honors as a returner. Recorded at least 500 receiving yards in both seasons as a Bronco.
2025 season
47 catches on 74 targets for 628 yards and 5 TDs in Denver. Led the AFC in punt return average (12.3). Averaged 17.6 yards per catch, ranking top five among receivers with 40+ catches. Joined Chicago in the 2026 offseason as the Bears upgraded their receiver room around Caleb Williams.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Marvin Mims Jr.
- NFL.com: Marvin Mims stats
- ESPN: Bears add Mims in offseason
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Receiving
15 games played▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | broncos | 15 | 37 | 322 | 8.7 | 1 | 31 |
| 2024 | broncos | 17 | 39 | 503 | 12.9 | 6 | 93 |
| 2023 | broncos | 16 | 22 | 377 | 17.1 | 1 | 60 |
▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | broncos | 15 | 12 | 78 | 6.5 | 1 | 16 |
| 2024 | broncos | 17 | 13 | 42 | 3.2 | 0 | 17 |
| 2023 | broncos | 16 | 9 | 30 | 3.3 | 0 | 11 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Oklahoma
- Hometown
- Frisco, TX, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
Latest news about Marvin Mims Jr.
All news →Bears are relying on Montez Sweat and the same front to fix the pass rush
Chicago finished 23rd in pressure rate in 2025. The 2026 plan is more snaps, more blitzes, and a healthier Montez Sweat year, rather than new faces.
NFC North offseason buzz: Kyler Murray to Minnesota, Lions trade Montgomery, Vikings ship Greenard to Eagles
All four division teams had winning records in 2025. The 2026 offseason has been the most active in the league, with three QB rooms reshuffled and a starting RB swap in Detroit.
