Five games into his second NFL season, Colston Loveland has yet to resemble the player Bears fans watched emerge as one of Chicago’s most promising offensive weapons last year. Despite playing 85% of the Bears’ offensive snaps (327), the most…
Danny Burke argues that Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland's slow start to the 2026 NFL season is troubling but not yet cause for panic. Through five games, Loveland has recorded only 13 receptions on 23 targets for 110 yards and zero touchdowns despite playing 85% of Chicago's offensive snaps.
Burke attributes much of the second-year tight end's diminished production to quarterback instability and a run-heavy red-zone approach. He notes Loveland overcame a similar slump as a rookie and anticipates improved chemistry once starting quarterback Caleb Williams returns against the Atlanta Falcons.
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