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Rookie Stars Loveland and Burden Reshape Bears' Future

1/2/2026

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Tight end Colston Loveland and wide receiver Luther Burden III have led the Bears’ offense, with Loveland at 48 receptions for 622 yards and five TDs, and Burden at 44 receptions for 617 yards and two TDs.
Both players earned spots on ESPN's All-Rookie team amid injuries to Bears players.
Kyle Monangai and left tackle Ozzy Trapilo have also played vital roles.
The rookies reshape the Bears’ future with maturity.

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Story summary

Tight end Colston Loveland and wide receiver Luther Burden III have led the Bears’ offense, with Loveland at 48 receptions for 622 yards and five TDs, and Burden at 44 receptions for 617 yards and two TDs.
Both players earned spots on ESPN's All-Rookie team amid injuries to Bears players.
Kyle Monangai and left tackle Ozzy Trapilo have also played vital roles.
The rookies reshape the Bears’ future with maturity.