The Chicago Bears have no shortage of offensive talent heading into the 2026 season, where head coach Ben Johnson has a second year to utilize some young playmakers and position this offense as one of the best in the NFL.Third-year quarterback Caleb Williams and second-year tight end Colston Loveland are two of the biggest names on offense, and they’ve yet to reach their full potential, which is exciting as they get another season to work with Johnson. Williams is coming off a breakout sophomore season, where he set a franchise single-season passing record and NFL record for seven fourth-quarter comebacks. Meanwhile, Loveland had a mini-breakout in the second half of the year, where he showed he can be a top tight end in the league.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan revealed his list of the NFL’s top 25 players age 25 and under heading into the 2026 season, and both Williams and Loveland made the cut, showcasing the offensive talent and bright future on this roster. According to Sullivan, right tackle Darnell Wright just missed the cut on this list.1 / 19Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) talks with head coach Ben Johnson during Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images(Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)”Pairing Ben Johnson with Caleb Williams did wonders for the young quarterback. The former No. 1 overall pick broke out in 2025 and helped Chicago win its first NFC North title since 2018. Williams also became the first Bears quarterback since Sid Luckman to win a playoff game within his first two NFL seasons. His 3,942 passing yards last season also set a franchise record.”Williams finally looked like the generational quarterback he was billed as entering the league in 2024 and delivered several clutch moments throughout the 2025 campaign. Entering Year 2 in Ben Johnson’s system, it’ll be fascinating to see how high Williams can climb among the NFL’s quarterbacks.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”It was a slow burn to begin Colston Loveland’s rookie season, but the Bears tight end came on strong down the stretch. His 58 receptions are the most by a Bears rookie tight end in franchise history, and 47 of those catches came over his final 10 regular-season games.”If you project those final 10 games over a full season, Loveland was on pace for roughly 80 catches, 1,015 receiving yards and double-digit touchdowns. He also kept that torrid pace going in the postseason, tallying 12 catches for 193 yards in two games.”He’s primed to leap into superstardom during his sophomore season in 2026.”Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and InstagramThis article originally appeared on Bears Wire: See which Chicago Bears players among NFL’s top players under 25
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