Overview
- The Chicago Bears have signed first-round draft pick Colston Loveland to a four-year rookie contract with a team option for the 2029 season.
- Loveland, recovering from January shoulder surgery, will participate in rookie minicamp for mental and on-field evaluations but is expected to be fully ready by training camp.
- The Bears also signed four other draft picks, including seventh-round running back Kyle Monangai, but second-rounders Luther Burden III, Ozzy Trapilo, and Shemar Turner remain unsigned.
- A three-day rookie minicamp beginning Friday at Halas Hall will evaluate eight draft picks, undrafted free agents, and tryout players for roster spots.
- Second-round pick Shemar Turner, recovering from a shin stress fracture, has indicated he expects to participate in the minicamp.