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What Bears' pick of TE Sam Roush means for Coleston Loveland and Cole Kmet
TL;DR
The Chicago Bears selected tight end Sam Roush in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. This decision raises questions about the future roles of Coleston Loveland and Cole Kmet in the team's tight end lineup.
Key points
- Chicago Bears selected Sam Roush in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft
- Roush's addition raises questions about the roles of Coleston Loveland and Cole Kmet
- Bears previously selected Dillon Thieneman and Logan Jones in earlier rounds
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The Chicago Bears took safety Dillon Thieneman in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and then took center Logan Jones in Round 2.
Then, in the third round, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Bears selected Stanford tight end Sam Roush.
After taking a tight end, the biggest question for the Bears is obvious: What does this addition mean for Coleston Loveland and Cole Kmet in the Bears' TE room?
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Chicago's tight end room is now aided by Roush, who will join Loveland, Kmet, Stephen Carlson, and Nikola Kalinic in the Bears' tight end room.
The depth chart is a bit interesting for Chicago now, but there is one thing to take note of: Loveland's role in the offense is not up for debate.
Q&A
How does the Bears' pick of Sam Roush affect Cole Kmet's role?
The selection of Sam Roush could impact Cole Kmet's playing time and responsibilities within the Bears' tight end rotation.
What does Sam Roush's addition mean for Coleston Loveland?
Sam Roush's addition may challenge Coleston Loveland's position on the roster and his opportunities for playing time.
Who are the key tight ends on the Bears' roster after the 2026 draft?
After the 2026 draft, the key tight ends on the Bears' roster include Cole Kmet, Coleston Loveland, and the newly drafted Sam Roush.
