Chicago Bears preseason: WR race intensifies as tight end Colston Loveland shines

Head coach Ben Johnson highlighted the competition at wide receiver as Rome Odunze, the No. 9 pick of the 2024 draft, battles second‑rounder Luther Burden III for the WR1 role after DJ Moore’s trade to Buffalo. Johnson praised Burden’s mentality, saying he “feels like this is his destiny” and could become a top‑five receiver in the league.

In parallel, tight end Colston Loveland has dominated camp drills, catching four touchdowns in a single practice and repeatedly making key plays in two‑minute drills. Loveland, a former first‑round pick, is being touted as a potential All‑Pro and a primary target for quarterback Caleb Williams, with the coaching staff confident he will remain healthy and central to the offense.