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Colston Loveland's Breakout Has Bears Weighing Cole Kmet Decision, Analysts Say

Cap analysts view his emergence as leverage for Chicago to free space from Cole Kmet's contract with limited dead money.

Overview

  • ESPN's Dan Graziano says Chicago could cut or trade Cole Kmet this offseason, citing a $3.2 million dead charge with $8.4 million in pre–June 1 savings or about $10 million with a post–June 1 designation.
  • Over the Cap projects roughly $1.2 million in 2026 cap space for the Bears, making potential savings from Kmet's deal more consequential.
  • Since Week 9, Colston Loveland has produced 290 yards and three touchdowns, and he has 31 catches on 44 targets through Week 13 for a 70% rate with Caleb Williams.
  • Pro Football Focus gives Loveland a 75.6 overall grade (ninth at tight end) with 13.1 yards per catch and top-tier rookie run-blocking marks.
  • Kmet has 231 yards and two scores this season as Loveland consolidates the role, while Chicago's offense ranks eighth in scoring and sixth in total yards through Week 13.