​Chicago Bears training camp is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start looking ahead at the roster the team is bringing to Lake Forest this month.Rookies and quarterbacks are set to report to Halas Hall on July 25 with veterans following on July 28. But before that, we’re unveiling our Bears 2026 training camp position previews, where we’re breaking down every player by position and examining the biggest question facing the group.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWe’re continuing with the tight end group, which is arguably the biggest strength on the roster right now. Led by last year’s standout rookie Colston Loveland, who led the team in receiving, and veteran Cole Kmet, who developed his blocking process, the Bears added an impactful rookie in Sam Roush to round out the group. If Chicago’s offense finds success once again in 2026, the tight ends will be key.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)While there were some initial hesitations about Chicago’s decision to draft Colston Loveland at 10th overall last year, the rookie tight end put those thoughts to bed with a mini-breakout year where he showed his potential to be one of the league’s most impactful tight ends. Loveland led the team in receptions (58) and receiving yards (713), and he really didn’t even get going until midway through the 2025 season. More than that, Loveland showed up in big moments down the stretch, where he proved to be Caleb Williams’ most dependable weapon. Now, with another year to work with Ben Johnson, Loveland is a top candidate for breakout player in 2026.Following the selection of Loveland, Kmet took a backseat in the passing game last season, totaling 30 receptions on 48 targets for 347 yards and two touchdowns, which was his worst output since his rookie year. He never eclipsed 46 receiving yards in a game, but that didn’t take away from his impact in Ben Johnson’s fourth-ranked offense. Kmet excelled as a blocker that helped pave the way for the NFL’s top-three rushing attack and proved to be a reliable pass catcher for Caleb Williams in a top-10 passing game. With Johnson’s penchant for 12 and 13 personnel, Kmet will once again be a key player in this offense in 2026.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Bears selected Sam Roush in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and the pick had Ben Johnson’s fingerprints all over it. He rounds out a top tight end group in the league behind Loveland and Kmet. Roush likely won’t factor into the passing game in a significant way, given the influx of weapons including Loveland, Kmet and receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III, but his prowess as a blocker will prove key. Also, given Johnson’s usage of 12 and 13 personnel, Roush should get plenty of action. Roush was one of the bigg