Bears Rookie Thomas Goes Viral in Costume
Chicago Bears receiver Zavion Thomas drew attention after a Lord Farquaad Halloween costume clip spread online.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
A clip of Bears rookie receiver Zavion Thomas in a Lord Farquaad costume went viral after being posted on Saturday. The video started on teammate Luther Burden III's Instagram account.
Why it matters
The clip puts a lighter spotlight on a rookie who has seen limited production so far, drawing fan attention to the Bears' locker room culture in Chicago. It also offers a glimpse into the personalities behind a team now 5-2 and riding two straight wins.
Thomas, drafted 89th overall out of LSU, has five catches for 37 yards through seven games. He ran a 4.28 at the NFL combine, a figure that has defined his profile as a deep-threat prospect.
The players
Zavion Thomas
A rookie wide receiver for the Chicago Bears drafted 89th overall out of LSU, and a distant relative of Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton.
Luther Burden III
A Chicago Bears wide receiver whose Instagram account first shared the viral Halloween clip of Thomas.
The details
Thomas wore a red tunic and black bob in the Lord Farquaad costume, a character from the animated film Shrek. The clip first appeared on teammate Luther Burden III's Instagram account before spreading more widely.
Timeline
Saturday: the costume clip was posted online.
Monday night: the Bears play at Seattle.
Season Trajectory
The clip arrives as the Bears sit at 5-2 with two straight wins, shaping the narrative around a young roster still finding its rhythm. Off-field moments like this one can help build the locker-room identity that supports a team's competitive push.
Fantasy managers tracking rookie receivers may note Thomas's limited target share through seven games. The Monday-night game at Seattle is the next opportunity to see how his role develops.
The takeaway
Off-field personality can matter as much as stats when evaluating a young roster, and watching how a rookie's role evolves over the coming weeks will show whether his early-season usage holds.
What happens next
The Bears play a Monday-night game at Seattle, the next scheduled chance for Thomas to see action.
Further reading
Keep up with the latest Chicago Bears coverage as the season continues.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
