Bears tight end group named best in NFL ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Chicago Bears' tight end trio of Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet, and Sam Roush has been named the best in the NFL by Pro Football Network’s Jacob Infante. This recognition comes as the Bears prepare for the 2026 season, enhancing their offensive capabilities. Loveland, last year’s rookie standout, set several records in his debut season, while Kmet played a key role as a blocker. Roush, a rookie selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, is expected to contribute significantly as well. The Bears' tight end group surpasses those of the Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
- •Bears' tight ends ranked best in NFL by Jacob Infante.
- •Colston Loveland led Bears in receptions and yards last season.
- •Cole Kmet excelled as a blocker for Chicago's top rushing attack.
- •Rookie Sam Roush expected to bolster the tight end unit.
- •Bears strategizing for increased 12 and 13 personnel usage.
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Bears tight end room named the best in the NFL
"One NFL analyst believes the Chicago Bears' trio of Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet and Sam Roush is the best tight end group in the NFL.
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