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Ben Johnson needs to stop ignoring Bears’ tight ends in passing game

The Chicago Bears entered the season with a talented tight end room, but that hasn't translated into receiving production. Find out where the disconnect is.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Ben Johnson needs to stop ignoring Bears’ tight ends in passing game
Key Things to Know
  • Nicholas Moreano argues head coach Ben Johnson must increase tight end involvement in Chicago's passing offense.
  • Bears tight ends have combined for only 199 receiving yards and one touchdown through five games.
  • Quarterback Caleb Williams has missed time since Week 2 due to a Grade 2 hamstring injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nicholas Moreano argues that Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson must involve the team's tight ends more frequently in the passing game. Despite having talent like Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet, and Sam Roush, the Bears rank 22nd in the league with just 199 receiving yards from the position through five games in the 2026 season.

The underwhelming production has been exacerbated by instability at quarterback following Caleb Williams' Week 2 hamstring injury. Moreano notes that while Loveland and Kmet have performed well as run blockers, Loveland in particular is being underutilized as a receiver.

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