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ESPN surveyed NFL executives, coaches and scouts to rank the league’s top tight ends entering the 2026 season, and Colston Loveland came in at No. 7.

Loveland finished his rookie year on fire, producing 378 yards on 28 catches over his final four games, including the playoffs.

Caleb Williams posted a 121.6 passer rating when targeting him, and one evaluator believes Loveland could become Chicago’s top receiver in 2026.

Thuney is ELITE! 😤

ESPN rankings prove Caleb Williams' 4-time Super Bowl champion protector still has it Bears guard Joe Thuney landed in the top 5 of ESPN's top interior offensive line rankings despite being 33 years old.

Colston Loveland had a stellar rookie year with the Chicago Bears, establishing himself and transforming the team's offense from a traditional passing attack into a highly dynamic, -tight end tandem with Cole Kmet. 💎👥

Wish the injuries didn’t destroy his career 😩

Devin Bush locking down an 80+ grade in both run defense and coverage shows the kind of balanced, high-level skill set he is bringing to Chicago's linebacker room. 🐻💥

Where should Loveland rank?

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Devin Bush enters his first season in Chicago coming off one of the best years of his NFL career.

After helping Cleveland's defense with an outstanding 2025 campaign, the veteran linebacker now joins the Bears on a three-year deal, bringing proven production to a unit that saw several important departures during the offseason.

His 2025 production included:

🧡 125 total tackles (63 solo)
💙 3 interceptions (2 pick-sixes)
🧡 8 passes defended
💙 2 forced fumbles & 1 fumble recovery
🧡 2 sacks
💙 7 tackles for loss
🧡 4 QB hits

The Bears are counting on Bush to bring leadership, physicality and consistency to the middle of the defense as the team looks to build on last season's division title and remain among the NFC's top contenders.

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He’s going to get Bear Taxed and not make it but Colston Loveland was absolutely a top 100 player