The Bears have had their share of rough headlines during a week full of injuries, but Colston Loveland keeps giving Chicago something to feel good about.
The tight end has been stacking strong practice after strong practice in training camp, and the latest session only added to the buzz. ESPN Bears reporter Courtney Cronin described one of Loveland’s best moments this way:
"Colston Loveland caught two touchdown passes from Williams while covered during 7-on-7. His second TD grab came in the corner of the end zone with a defender draped over him as he dove to catch the ball."
That kind of play is exactly why the excitement around Loveland keeps building. He has been flashing almost every day in camp, making contested catches and looking like a player ready to become a major piece of the offense.
Last season, Loveland led the Bears in receiving with 713 yards and six touchdowns after a slow start. Pro Football Focus gave him an 81.1 overall grade, which ranked fifth among tight ends in 2025.
The case for Loveland is pretty straightforward. He’s a polished route runner, a reliable pass catcher and a tough cover because of his size. His blocking also deserves more attention, since he can hold up in both pass protection and the run game.
He enters 2026 as the starter at tight end, with veteran Cole Kmet and rookie Sam Roush giving Ben Johnson options behind him. That depth gives the Bears the ability to use 13-personnel, with three tight ends on the field.
Loveland is also expected to stay near the center of the passing game. Caleb Williams targeted him at least 10 times in each of the last four regular season and playoff games, a clear sign of trust.
The Bears will need that connection to keep rolling, especially with DJ Moore gone. Luther Burden III and Rome Odunze should see more opportunities, but Loveland was still the most trusted target in the passing game last year.
Training camp keeps reinforcing the same idea: Loveland looks like a star in the making. The next step is carrying that momentum into 2026 and doing it consistently.
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