Overview

• Veteran tight end Cole Kmet said he was initially surprised by the selection of Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick but has since fully bought into a complementary in-line and move tight end approach.
• Coach Ben Johnson reassured Kmet of his role on draft night and has praised his football IQ, work ethic and leadership during offseason meetings.
• All Bears players reported for the first mandatory minicamp session at Halas Hall, but cornerbacks Kyler Gordon and Terell Smith, linebacker TJ Edwards and rookie Colston Loveland were present without participating in drills due to injuries.
• Chicago’s evaluation of its left tackle competition between rookie Ozzy Trapilo and second-year lineman Kiran Amegadjie continues as the team practices without pads.
• An OTAs incident in which Johnson confronted Kmet over a misalignment has become emblematic of his detail-oriented coaching style that players say enhances their development.