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Chicago Bears sign first-round pick Colston Loveland to fully-guaranteed contract

Originally posted on Chicago Bears on SI | By Bryan Perez | Last updated May 8, 2025 6:30 PM ET

Chicago Bears first-round pick Colston Loveland signed his four-year, $26.6 million contract with the team on Thursday ahead of the Bears' rookie minicamp this weekend.

ESPN's Adam Schefter shared the news on X.

Bears signed first-round pick Colston Loveland to a four-year, fully-guaranteed deal worth over $26.6 million.

Loveland was one of five Bears draft picks to sign today. The others: LB Ruben Hyppolite II, DB Zah Frazier, OL Luke Newman and RB Kyle Monangai. pic.twitter.com/Dvq43shdUT
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 8, 2025

Loveland was one of five Bears' draftees to sign their rookie deals on Thursday. Day 3 picks Ruben Hyppolite (LB), Zah Frazier (CB), Luke Newman (OL) and Kyle Monangai (RB) also inked their deals.

Loveland is expected to make an instant impact in 2025, especially as the Chicago Bears' primary pass-catching tight end. He should leapfrog veteran Cole Kmet for that role, despite coach Ben Johnson's plan to deploy two tight ends.

Chicago will host its rookie minicamp from May 9 to May 11.

This article first appeared on Chicago Bears on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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