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FA: Sam Roush dropped
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Sam Roush
TE · CHI · 23 yrs · exp 0 · Stanford
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#332
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#67
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Latest: Sep 7, 2026 · 1,461
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FA: Sam Roush added, Barion Brown dropped
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Sam Roush - Solid gain on one catch
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Roush brought in one of two targets for 19 yards in the Bears' 24-15 preseason win over the Titans on Saturday. The rookie tight end's one catch was especially timely, as it came on fourth down during the Bears' second possession. Roush wrapped up his first pro preseason with a 5-64-0 line on eight targets across three games, and he'll now head into the regular season with a seemingly locked-in No. 3 role behind Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet
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Waiver: Sam Roush added
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Sam Roush - Pair of grabs in preseason loss
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Roush brought in two of three targets for 30 yards in the Bears' 27-9 preseason loss to the Bengals on Saturday. The rookie third-round pick came into the game following Colston Loveland and recorded his first catch, a 26-yard grab on first down, late in the first quarter on a pass from Case Keenum. Roush appears slated to open the regular season No. 3 on the depth chart behind Loveland and Cole Kmet, but given the pass-catching proficiency he displayed in his last three college seasons, the first-year talent could progressively carve out a solid complementary role
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Waiver: Sam Roush added, Jaylin Lane dropped
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Bears have two of the top 32 Tight Ends in the NFL
In 2025, the Chicago Bears used 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends), the sixth-most in the league, and 13 personnel, the fifth-most. Overall, the Bears played with at least two tight ends on the field about 45% of the time. So those numbers are high, but how did the offense perform in those situations? In EPA (Expected Points Added), the Bears were eighth best when in 12 personnel and ninth best when in 13, so it makes sense that this will continue to be a big part of Ben Johnson’s offense. Pro Football Focus recently ranked the top 32 tight ends in the NFL, and the Bears had two of them. Second-year pro Colston Loveland, who turned 22 in April, ranked fifth, and grizzled veteran Cole Kmet, who is just 27 years old, ranked 31st. “After a quiet start to his rookie campaign, Loveland really turned it on in the second half of the season,” PFF wrote. “The No. 10 overall pick’s 84.0 PFF grade was third among all tight ends in the NFL, while his 1.97 yards per route run were fifth. Loveland’s 597 receiving yards from Week 9 on were second in the league, while his 193 yards in the playoffs led all tight ends despite the Bears losing in the divisional round.” Loveland’s talent and versatility give him a legitimate chance at being the best tight end in the NFL in 2026. “Kmet continues to play an important role despite the presence of star youngster Colston Loveland,” PFF continued. “While Kmet hasn’t quite recaptured his peak receiving performance, he’s still averaged over 10 yards per reception in each of the past two seasons while tallying six touchdowns in the process. Kmet’s value as a blocker is also extremely important when it comes to maintaining the flexibility in Ben Johnson’s offense.” These two are a big reason why, in our latest Reacts poll, you voted the Bears’ tight end position group as the one you’re most confident in. But it’s not the only reason, because the Bears spent a second-round draft pick on Stanford’s Sam Roush. Roush brings the reputation of being an exceptional blocker, and that’s exactly what you want in your TE3, but defenses better not underestimate his athleticism. Last month, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was on the New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce , and when Travis mentioned that the Bears’ tight end room was one of his favorites in the NFL because “you got two absolute dogs,” Williams was quick to point out Roush. “I got a third one now,” Caleb said. “We got a new guy, new rookie guy. He’s built like the other guys also, tall, smooth, he’s a freak of nature. Run block, pass block, catch, all of that. Whatever we need. We’ve got three of those now. We’re juiced, I’m juiced. It’s always an advantage when you can have one tight end, but when you have three that can do it all, it’s a big advantage.” If the Bears increase their 12 nd 13 use in 2026, then Roush, who will turn 23 in September, will likely get more offensive snaps than last year’s number three tight end, Durham Smythe , who played about a quarter of the time (293 snaps). Roush also brings plenty of experience playing special teams with him (over 500 snaps at Stanford), so he’ll be a factor in the third phase too. Our Partners at FanDuel Sportsbook have Roush with some extremely long odds to win Rookie of the Year (+25,000), but you can get Loveland at -114 to go over or under 775.5 receiving yards. If you’re feeling really lucky, you can grab Loveland to win Offensive Player of the Year at +10,000. Besides our weekly SB Nation Reacts poll questions here at WCG, you can sign up here to participate in their emailed surveys with questions about the entire NFL
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FA: Sam Roush added
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Which Chicago Bears position group are you most confident in?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chicago Bears fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Like many, the first thought I had on this topic was tight end. After all, Colston Loveland seems primed for the Pro Bowl this season, Cole Kmet has a decent chance at breaking the franchise reception record for a tight end this year, and rookie Sam Roush was called the best blocking tight end in the draft. The Bears’ 13 personnel could be deadly in 2026. But then I started thinking about the quarterback room. Sure, if QB1 were to go down, the season would be in jeopardy, and the offense would need to change, but that can be said for just about every other team around the league. I’m also extremely confident that Caleb Williams is going to take another step in 2026. I’m also confident that Tyson Bagent would be able to perform better than most QB2s around the NFL (especially with Ben Johsnon calling the shots). And Case Keenum has 66 starts under his belt, which makes him one of the, if not the most experienced QB3s in the NFL. Sound off in the comment section and vote in this week’s poll! Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system!
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Sam Roush signs rookie contract with Bears
The Bears signed tight end Sam Roush to a four-year, $7.35 million rookie contract after selecting him 69th overall in the draft. He is expected to compete for a depth role at tight end
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Bears sign TE Sam Roush to rookie deal, wrap up 2026 draft class
The Bears have signed tight end Sam Roush to his four-year rookie deal, the team announced on Friday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report that the deal will be worth $7.35 million over the course of Roush’s four seasons. The signing of Roush, the No. 69 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, marks the Bears’ final rookie contract having been finalized for the 2026 season. Roush, a second-team All-ACC member for Stanford in 2025, had the fifth-highest PFN TE Impact Score in the FBS last season at 83.9. His 49 receptions marked the fifth-most among all tight ends, as did his 545 receiving yards. Leading up to the draft, he put together a 9.94 Relative Athletic Score, which was the highest of all tight ends eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft. With Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet in the picture, Roush projects as more of a blocking tight end in 13 personnel packages for the Bears going into his rookie year. However, with his collegiate production, his athletic profile, and his tenacity as an in-line blocker, there’s reason to believe he’ll play a bigger role in Chicago’s offense going forward
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Bears sign third-round TE Sam Roush to complete draft class signings
The Bears signed third-round tight end Sam Roush, the team announced Friday. He receives a four-year, $7.35 million contract. Roush’s signing completes the team’s draft class signings. The Bears selected Roush with the 69th overall pick after he finished a four-year career at Stanford. Roush made 34 starts as a Cardinal, totaling 119 receptions for 1,201 yards and four touchdowns. As a team captain in 2025, Roush recorded a career-best 49 receptions in earning second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference recognition
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Sam Roush - Signs rookie deal with Bears
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The Bears have signed Roush to a four-year, $7.35 million contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Bears thought highly enough of Roush to take the Stanford product in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 69th overall. However, as a rookie the 6-foot-6, 267 pounder's path to steady targets isn't apparent while working in an offense that returns TEs Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet
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Waiver: Sam Roush added, Marquez Valdes-Scantling dropped
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Broncos sign third-round pick Tyler Onyedim as logjam of unsigned third-round picks breaks
The Denver Broncos have signed defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim to his rookie contract, helping to break the logjam of unsigned third-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Onyedim's deal includes a signing bonus but no guaranteed base salary, reflecting a common negotiation point for teams and agents
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Broncos sign third-round pick Tyler Onyedim as logjam of unsigned third-round picks breaks
The Broncos have signed defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim to his rookie contract, ending a standoff over guaranteed base salary for third-round picks. This signing follows a similar deal by the Raiders for Keyron Crawford and signals a potential end to the logjam of unsigned players at the top of the third round. Several other notable third-round picks, including Carson Beck, Markel Bell, Sam Roush, and Romello Height, remain unsigned
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Top 6 picks of third round and Top 7 picks of fourth round remain unsigned
More than 90 percent of the players selected in the 2026 NFL draft have signed their rookie contracts. Among the players who remain unsigned, there are two big clusters, at the top of the third round and the top of the third round. The first six players drafted in the third round are still unsigned: Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck , Broncos defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim, Raiders defensive end Keyron Crawford, Eagles tackle Markel Bell, Bears tight end Sam Roush and 49ers edge rusher Romello Height. The first seven players drafted in the fourth round are also unsigned: Raiders cornerback Jermond McCoy, Bills tackle Jude Bowry, Jets defensive tackle Darrell Jackson Jr. , Cardinals defensive tackle Kaleb Proctor, Chargers wide receiver Brenen Thompson, Texans guard Febechi Nwaiwu and 49ers defensive tackle Gracen Halton. Those 13 players make up the majority of the 2026 draft picks who haven't signed their rookie contracts yet. Bills General Manager Brandon Beane said on the team’s YouTube show that high third and fourth-round picks are encouraged by the players' union to ask for contract provisions that the players in the previous round are getting. "A lot of years it was the third round took forever," Beane said. "The union is constantly trying to push down everything from the second round into the third round, and then the third round to make the fourth round better. In this CBA it feels like the fourth round has become more difficult." Beane said he understand why Bowry's agent doesn't want him to sign until he sees what other fourth-round picks can get, but he thinks it will work itself out before training camp. "Sometimes agents are a little afraid to do something if the guy in front of them hasn't done it," Beane said. "They don't want to look bad. It's all recruiting. Jude's been great. Until it's done it's not done, but we're optimistic." A handful of first- and second-round picks also remain unsigned. Every player picked in the fifth, sixth and seventh rounds has signed
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Waiver: Sam Roush added, Davis Mills dropped
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Just How High is Colston Loveland's Dynasty Ceiling?
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is poised for a big second season, with expectations high after a dominant fantasy performance in 2025. The team's continued use of multi-tight end sets and the departure of D.J. Moore could further elevate Loveland's role and fantasy value, potentially making him a bargain at his current dynasty TE3 ranking
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