Idle for preseason opener
Loveland did not play in the Bears' 34-10 preseason win over the Browns on Saturday.
Loveland and other key skill players -- including Luther Burden (groin), Rome Odunze and Cole Kmet -- sat out of Saturday's practice, allowing more snaps at tight end to go to Sam Roush and Stephen Carlson. Loveland, a first-round selection of the Bears in the 2025 NFL Draft, saw his playing time and production increase over the course of his rookie season, highlighted by his performance in Chicago's NFC wild-card win over Green Bay, when he caught eight passes (on 15 targets) for 137 yards. With DJ Moore (lower body) now in Buffalo, Loveland is poised to be an even bigger contributor to the Bears' offense in 2026, with Odunze, Burden and Kmet being his main competition for passes from quarterback Caleb Williams.
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Exits practice with apparent injury
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Kyle Monangai
Sits out preseason opener
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Rome Odunze
Doesn't play vs. Cleveland
Odunze did not participate in Saturday's 30-14 preseason win over the Browns.
Tyson Bagent
Plays first half in preseason opener
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Tyson Bagent
Starting preseason opener as Williams rests
Bagent is in line to start and play the first half of Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Caleb Williams
Not in line to play Saturday
Williams won't play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
D'Andre Swift
Having standout camp
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Luther Burden III
Coach hopeful for Week 1
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Coby Bryant
Out for 4-6 months after knee surgery
Bryant (knee) had surgery Friday and will be out for 4-6 months, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.