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Chicago Bears rookie outlook: What to know about the 8 draft picks before training camp
Here's what Chicago Bears fans need to know about the team's eight draft picks before rookies report for training camp. Sign up for Bears Insider for everything you need to know Bears training camp includes 11 practices open to public — and Family Fest is back at Soldier Field Who did the Bears select in the 2025 NFL draft? Meet the 8-player class. The Bears raised some eyebrows when they selected Michigan tight end Colston Loveland with the No. 10 pick. It wasn't that Loveland wasn't deserving of being a top-10 pick but more so the notion that the team had bigger needs at offensive tackle or on the defensive line. But the Bears are doing things differently under coach Ben Johnson. The tight end position is a priority. Read more here. Four wide receivers were selected in the first round of the NFL draft in April. Luther Burden III was not among them. In the second round, when the 39th pick came around and Burden was still available, coach Ben Johnson and the Bears were happy to swoop in. The move came as somewhat of a surprise, given that the Bears already had DJ Moore and Rome Odunze on the roster. Johnson saw a chance to add a playmaker. Read more here. The battle is on at left tackle. GM Ryan Poles promised competition at the position in February, and he provided it in the form of 6-foot-8 Boston College tackle Ozzy Trapilo. The Bears drafted Trapilo in the second round at No. 56. Trapilo, who agreed to a contract Thursday, spent the spring competing with second-year pro Kiran Amegadjie for reps at left tackle. Incumbent starter Braxton Jones will join the competition when he returns from an ankle injury. Those three should provide the most intriguing position battle during training camp. Read more here. The Bears continued their offseason focus on the trenches when they drafted Texas A&M defensive tackle Shemar Turner with a second-round pick (No. 62) in April. The Bears already had signed defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo during free agency. But in Turner, general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson saw a defensive tackle who plays with a fire they like. Read more here. Chances are, many Bears fans had never heard of Ruben Hyppolite II. When the Bears drafted Hyppolite at No. 132 in the fourth round in April, his name was relatively unknown. The Maryland linebacker wasn't among the 329 players invited to the NFL scouting combine in February. But his name certainly was one Bears coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles were interested in. Read more here. Length comes up a lot when talking about offensive and defensive linemen. NFL teams want tackles with long arms. The same is true for edge rushers, who have to battle with those long-armed offensive tackles. Bears general manager Ryan Poles has shown an affinity for drafting long-armed players at another position group: defensive back. He found another one when he selected Zah Frazier out of Texas-San Antonio in April in the fifth round (No. 169). Frazier's 32⅞-inch arms were the second-longest of any cornerback measured at the NFL scouting combine in February. Length alone won't land Frazier a spot on the team, but the Bears are optimistic he has the physical tools to develop into a quality NFL cornerback. Read more here. Even after investing heavily in veteran offensive linemen in March, the Bears weren't done bolstering the protection in front of quarterback Caleb Williams. NFL offensive lines always can use extra help. Coach Ben Johnson has said it several times since he was hired — it's not only about having five great starters but being able to go seven, eight or nine deep. Injuries often make that a necessity. The Bears found additional help in the draft when they selected Luke Newman out of Michigan State with a sixth-round pick (No. 195). . Twenty-one running backs were selected in the 2025 NFL draft ahead of Kyle Monangai. Bears general manager Ryan Poles selected Monangai in the seventh round (No. 233) with the team's final pick. Monangai comes to Chicago after back-to-back 1,200-yard seasons at Rutgers. He joins a backfield that returns starter D'Andre Swift and last year's No. 2 option, Roschon Johnson. Read more here.
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3 days ago
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Colston Loveland goes viral after catching every pass from hospital kids in emotional charity event
Colston Loveland goes viral after catching every pass from hospital kids in emotional charity event (Image via Getty) Something heartwarming happened recently that is now winning the internet. During a charity event held in Chicago, rookie tight end Colston Loveland from the Chicago Bears made sure not to drop a single football but it wasn't on the field. Instead, the NFL player teamed up with children from a local hospital to raise money in the most touching way. Colston Loveland catches every pass from hospital kids to raise thousands for charity On Tuesday, July 16, 2025, Colston Loveland, who was recently drafted by the Chicago Bears, visited a children's hospital in Chicago. There, he took part in a charity challenge that involved catching footballs thrown by young patients. The rule was simple: for every pass he caught, a donation of $250 would be made to a local children's charity. The kids, full of excitement, took turns throwing passes to the 21-year-old tight end. And Loveland, staying true to his role, caught every single one. He did not let a single ball hit the ground. In total, Loveland caught enough passes to raise almost $10,000, all of it going to help children battling serious health conditions. The event was organized by the Bears in partnership with the hospital and a local sponsor. The goal was not only to raise money but to bring joy and hope to the children. Videos from the day showed kids smiling, laughing, and cheering each other on as Loveland played with them. One clip, shared by @mlfootball on X (formerly Twitter), quickly went viral and was viewed over a million times. Colston Loveland wins hearts off the field with his kindness and effort Colston Loveland, a standout tight end from the University of Michigan, was drafted by the Bears earlier this year. While fans have been excited about his football skills, his latest act has shown just how much heart he brings to the team as well. Also Read: Patrick Mahomes Shares Quiet Family Moments Before Stepping Into New NFL Season After the event, many fans praised him online for his generosity and positive spirit. Some called it the 'best rookie moment of the year,' while others said he was already making Chicago proud. In a world often filled with tough headlines, this moment was a reminder of how athletes like Colston Loveland can make a big difference, not just with touchdowns, but with simple kindness. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
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3 days ago
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Chicago Bears' Second-Round Pick Getting Rave Reviews From Teammates
Chicago Bears' Second-Round Pick Getting Rave Reviews From Teammates originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sometimes, it's better to spend less time discussing who hasn't arrived or never showed up and more time talking about who's already and those who never left. The Chicago Bears rookie getting the most attention is first-round pick Colston Loveland, and with good reason. He's a plus athlete with an incredibly high ceiling, and he also hasn't been seen much during training camp or offseason workouts because he is recovering from a Type V AC joint injury in his right shoulder. Naturally, his presence and potential impact on an exciting Bears offense is creating conversation. In all of the talk about Loveland, Bears fans might be neglecting a rookie who is shaping up to be a potential standout in 2025 and beyond. The Bears selected DT Shemar Turner in the second round with the 62nd overall pick out of Texas A&M. Turner is showing flashes and his teammates are taking notice. "He has all the tools," Bears third-year DT Gervon Dexter Sr. said of Turner. "He's very athletic, very talented. So getting another guy like that, I'll be able to grow with and see him, you know what I mean? Read some of the stuff that he want to do as well." Dexter is only 23 years old, just a year older than Turner, but he's had solid experience in his first two years in the NFL. Dexter has already played in 32 pro games and is expected to make a serious leap next season alongside veteran leader Grady Jarrett. When you also include veteran Andrew Billings, the Bears seemingly have solid depth on the DT and Turner won't have a ton of pressure on him to make an immediate impact. As a second-round pick, there's going to be some expectations that Turner shows fans and the front office that he will be ready to take Jarrett's spot down the road, but he doesn't need to be elite from Day 1. This is a good problem for the Bears to have and it's yet another layer for Bears fans to be excited. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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6 days ago
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Bears TE Colston Loveland provides update on injured shoulder
The Chicago Bears are set to kick off training camp in just about a week, and there are still questions about rookie tight end Colston Loveland's availability. Loveland, who's recovering from surgery on his AC joint back in January, was limited throughout the offseason program and the recovery timeline indicated he'd be ready for the start of training camp in late July. Advertisement During his youth football camp last week, Loveland provided an update on his shoulder recovery, where he stopped short of saying he'd be full-go for the start of camp. In fact, he was limited during his youth football camp as he was spotted throwing the ball with his left hand. 'It's been good. There haven't really been live bullets flying yet,' Loveland said, via Aaron McMann of 'We'll really know in camp once I get out there, doing a lot more stuff.' While Loveland was sidelined during OTAs and minicamps, he spent the offseason immersing himself in the playbook as he aims to build those important mental reps. Still, there's no replacement for on-field experience, even if it is just practice. Last month, head coach Ben Johnson stopped just short of confirming Loveland will be ready for training camp, but at the time the rookie said the plan is to be back healthy for the first day of training camp. His lone hurdle was getting strength back in his injured shoulder. Advertisement As for whether that plan comes to fruition remains to be seen. But we'll know soon enough as rookies report to camp on July 19 with the first practice scheduled for July 23. This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears TE Colston Loveland provides update on injured shoulder
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6 days ago
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Colston Loveland Injury Recovery Update: Bears Rookie Nears Camp Return
Colston Loveland Injury Recovery Update: Bears Rookie Nears Camp Return originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Bears rookie tight end returned to Michigan for a youth camp, offering a glimpse at his recovery progress. Advertisement Before Colston Loveland begins his NFL journey with the Chicago Bears, he's been working through the final stages of recovery from a serious shoulder injury. The No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft was sidelined after suffering a Type V AC joint dislocation in his right shoulder during the 2024 season at the University of Michigan—a painful separation that typically requires surgery and a four to six month recovery timeline. Recently, Loveland made a few comments that hinted at how his recovery is coming along. Over the weekend, the former Wolverine returned to Ann Arbor to help host a FlexWork youth football camp at Father Gabriel Richard High School, as reported by The event gave fans and kids a close-up look at the standout tight end—and also offered a subtle glimpse into his physical condition. LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - MAY 09: Colston Loveland #84 of the Chicago Bears speaks to the media after the Chicago Bears Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall on May 09, 2025 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by) Loveland didn't hold back, actively participating in drills, running routes, and even tossing the football—albeit with his non-throwing arm. Advertisement 'It's been good. There haven't really been live bullets flying yet,' Loveland told reporters. 'We'll really know in camp once I get out there, doing a lot more stuff.' His measured tone suggests he's cautiously optimistic—he's been active in controlled settings, but knows the real test will come with full-speed drills, blocking assignments, and live contact. Whether he's fully cleared for contact or simply ramping up remains to be seen, but camp will reveal where he truly stands. As he prepares for Bears training camp, Loveland enters a promising offensive environment under new head coach Ben Johnson. Known for creative, tight end-friendly schemes, Johnson is expected to run plenty of 12 personnel—giving Loveland the chance to line up alongside veteran Cole Kmet. If his recovery stays on track, Loveland could quickly become a key piece in Chicago's evolving offense. Related: Bears Roll the Dice With 4 Bold Signings Before Camp Related: A New Face Is Emerging in the Bears' Linebacker Room This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
