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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.
Loveland will remain the Bears' leading receiving threat from the tight end position, with Kmet and Roush firmly behind Loveland.
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The more interesting question with this pick is now Kmet, who might see less playing time thanks to the Bears taking Roush, a younger and cheaper tight end option.
Roush is one of the best blocking tight ends in the class and will be a great addition to the offense for Ben Johnson.
Kmet's role might diminish with this draft pick, or he might even be traded, with Roush more than capable of filling in his role in the offense.
But, while there is some uncertainty with Kmet and Roush, Loveland will remain the starting TE for Chicago and for Caleb Williams.
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