The Chicago Bears selected Stanford TE Sam Roush in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Roush spent all four college seasons at Stanford, capping his time with a career-best 49-545-2 receiving line. Roush profiles as a traditional inline TE, with blocking and red-zone work his primary strengths. He wins contested catches and uses his frame to break tackles. Among the 27 TEs invited to the NFL Combine, Roush ranked 21st in 2025 aDOT (6.3), and third in team market share of receiving yards (22.9%). He ranked seventh in 2025 receiving yards per team pass attempt (1.51) and 19th in receiving yards per route run (1.39). He enters the league at 22 years old.

The Bears entered a crucial Week 16 rematch with the Packers down two of their top three WRs and needed D.J. Moore to step up. Moore did dramatically, catching a 46-yard TD in overtime as the Bears extended their lead in the tight NFC North race. Moore set a new season-high with 97 receiving yards and tied his best mark with 7 targets.

The Chicago Bears scored 31 points on offense against the Pittsburgh Steelers with three rookies overtaking the veterans in front of them. RB Kyle Monangai went 12-48-1 on the ground outperforming D’Andre Swift who only went 8-15-0. TE Colston Loveland went 4-49-1 compared to Cole Kmet’s 1-3-0. Finally, WR Luther Burden III surpassed Olamide Zaccheaus again this week with Burden going 3-46-0 on 5 targets while Zaccheaus caught his lone target for 6 yards.

Bears TE Cole Kmet tallied a team-high 5 receptions for a team-high 45 yards in Sunday's win over the Vikings. His five targets tied for second on the team, trailing leader WR Rome Odunze by one. Kmet also beat TE Colston Loveland by one target. Loveland logged 3 catches for 40 yards in a game that saw Chicago throw for just 193 yards in all.

Bears TE Cole Kmet (concussion) is not listed on the final injury report and will play vs. the Giants this weekend. Kmet isn’t a fantasy option, but his presence dings TE Colston Loveland’s playing-time projection. The rookie remains a viable TE1, though, after his huge Week 9.

Bears TE Cole Kmet (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. He's on track to be cleared for this weekend's game vs. the Giants. Kmet has fallen well behind TE Colston Loveland in playing time and is off the fantasy radar. But his availability does put a small dent in Loveland's outlook.

Bears TE Cole Kmet has been ruled out of Sunday's game vs. the Bengals with a concussion. It's his first documented concussion. His absence should mean a boost in playing time for TE Colston Loveland.

Bears TE Cole Kmet (back) practiced all week and is off the final Week 9 injury report. He’ll be back for Sunday’s game vs. the Bengals. Kmet had fallen well behind TE Colston Loveland in playing time before the injury and is off the fantasy radar. His return dents Loveland’s fantasy outlook, but the rookie still boasts upside against Cincinnati’s 32nd-ranked TE defense.

Bears TE Cole Kmet (back) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. That should have him on track to return for this weekend's game vs. the Bengals. In that case, neither Kmet nor TE Colston Loveland would be a reliable fantasy play, despite the plus matchup against the league's worst TE defense.

Bears TE Cole Kmet (back) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Ravens. That should mean a spike in playing time for TE Colston Loveland. The rookie is in play as a season-long spot starter and daily fantasy target.

Bears TE Cole Kmet (back) did not practice on Wednesday. He was knocked out of last week's game with this injury and is seemingly in real danger of missing Sunday's game vs. the Ravens. That'd open the door for TE Colston Loveland to step into a full-time role. The rookie would be a viable Week 8 spot starter in that case.

Bears TE Cole Kmet suffered a back injury in the second half of Sunday's game vs. the Saints and is doubtful to return. His absence will free up snaps for TE Colston Loveland. We'll see how much time Kmet is slated to miss.

Bears TE Colston Loveland (hip) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Raiders. The rookie got in a limited practice on Friday and gets a Week 5 bye, so we’re expecting him back for Week 6. Loveland’s absence today should mean a slight boost in routes for TE Cole Kmet. He’s a low-end spot start option and worth considering in daily lineups.

Bears TE Colston Loveland (hip) is questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Raiders. He only got in a limited practice on Friday. The rookie is not a viable Week 4 fantasy play, but his presence would knock TE Cole Kmet off the spot-start radar.

Bears TE Colston Loveland (hip) did not practice on Wednesday. He reportedly avoided a serious injury but could miss this weekend's game vs. the Raiders. Loveland's absence would mean a boost in snaps for TE Cole Kmet, who would be a low-end spot-start option.

Bears TE Colston Loveland's hip injury is not believed to be serious and he has "a chance" to play vs. the Raiders this weekend, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. We'll keep you updated on Loveland's progress throughout this week. Although he was seemingly set to play a bigger role before exiting the Cowboys game, Loveland shouldn't be in your Week 4 fantasy plans even if he ends up playing. But this report makes TE Cole Kmet a less intriguing waiver-wire target as a Week 4 spot starter.

Bears HC Ben Johnson sounded very excited about rookie WR Luther Burden in the team's post-draft press conference. "Stud," Johnson said of Burden. "He’s a playmaker waiting to happen. ... For 6 foot and 200+ pounds, it’s rare to see someone with his movement skills. He can stop on a dime and accelerate just like that. Give him a little bit of space, and he can make big things happen. A dangerous player and weapon. ... I see big things in his future."

The Bears selected Michigan TE Colston Loveland with the No. 10 pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Loveland didn’t get the same hype as Tyler Warren in the pre-draft process, but the gap between them isn’t big. Loveland broke out as a 19-year-old true sophomore in 2023, catching 45 balls for 649 yards and four TDs for the J.J. McCarthy-led Wolverines. Michigan’s passing game wasn’t nearly as productive without McCarthy last year, but Loveland still racked up 56 grabs for 582 yards and five TDs. He accounted for 38.6% of the team’s receiving yards and 45.5% of the TDs – beating Warren in both market-share categories. Loveland barely trailed Warren in Pro Football Focus receiving grade and yards per route, ranking top-five in the nation in both metrics. Loveland ran 48% of his routes from the slot over the last two seasons and projects in a similar role as a pro. He’s a fluid athlete with deft route-running skills and sticky hands. Coming from a pro-style offense, he’s a candidate to make an immediate impact. We’ll just need to keep an eye on the AC joint injury to Loveland’s right shoulder that required surgery in January. He’s expected to be cleared for training camp.

Bears reporter Chris Emma believes “it’s reasonable to believe” that TE Cole Kmet “can be a dynamic threat” with new HC Ben Johnson. Emma predicts Kmet will set statistical career highs in 2025.