Bears Draft TE Sam Roush Despite Having Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet
The Chicago Bears selected Stanford tight end Sam Roush in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The pick surprised fans because the Bears already have tight ends Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet on the roster.
The Chicago Bears made a puzzling choice in the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Stanford tight end Sam Roush in the third round despite already having two established players at the position.
The Bears have invested heavily in tight ends recently with Colston Loveland emerging as a star and Cole Kmet still on the roster. Meanwhile, Chicago's run defense ranked 27th in the NFL last season, allowing 5.0 yards per carry.
The team traded out of the second round before making the Roush selection. Bears fans expressed confusion about the pick on social media, questioning why the team didn't address their defensive needs instead.
Roush's family celebrated the moment, which was notably different from his grandfather Phil Olsen's draft experience with the Rams decades earlier. The Bears had focused on defense on Day 1 of the draft but shifted to offense with the Roush pick.
The selection suggests Chicago plans significant changes to their offensive system, though the team hasn't explained why they needed a third tight end when their defense remains weak.
The Bears ignored their weak run defense to add another tight end, suggesting they plan major changes to their offense. Fans are questioning why the team didn't address their defense, which allowed 5.0 yards per rushing attempt last season.
Watch for Bears to explain their strategy and whether they'll trade one of their existing tight ends.
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