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Bears Rookie TE Colston Loveland Not Expected to Play vs. Raiders After Hip Injury

A Week 3 hip issue prompted a depth call-up, increasing Cole Kmet's pass-game load.

Overview

  • ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Loveland is unlikely to suit up for Chicago's Week 4 trip to Las Vegas.
  • The rookie left the Cowboys game in the first half, missed two practices, then logged a limited Friday session and drew a questionable tag.
  • Chicago elevated veteran Stephen Carlson from the practice squad as tight end depth for Sunday.
  • With Loveland sidelined, Cole Kmet is expected to run more routes, with Durham Smythe and Carlson absorbing added snaps.
  • The No. 10 pick had topped 50% of snaps in Weeks 1–2 but fell to about 10% after the injury, posting three catches for 43 yards through three games.