Chicago Bears veteran tight end Cole Kmet believes the arrival of rookie Colston Loveland will create healthy competition.

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet was on top of the football world just two years ago when he signed a massive four-year, $50 million contract extension. It was

Saying that two tight end sets are a Ben Johnson staple would be a slight misrepresentation, but expecting that the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator won’t dabble with sets that feature both Kmet and Loveland would be an equally big mistake.

The Bears didn’t draft Colston Loveland to replace Cole Kmet — they drafted him to pair with him. Ben Johnson’s two-tight end vision could give Chicago a serious offensive edge.

Maryland coach Mike Locksley predicts former Terrapins linebacker Ruben Hyppolite, the Bears’ fourth-round pick, will be an “unbelievable” pro who adds exceptional value on special teams and becomes a locker-room linchpin.

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III is on the practice field Monday for the first time in training camp.

Chicago Bears first-round pick Colston Loveland missed the spring practice period as he recovered from shoulder surgery. Here’s what he needs to prove in training camp.

Receiver Luther Burden is back. The Bears ’ second-round pick practiced for the first time in training camp Monday after recovering from a hamstring injury. He didn’t participate in team drills, though, as he begins his ramp-up period that looks similar to what the Bears have done with other injured players over the past week.