Loveland to Miss Match Against the Raiders
Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland will not participate in the Week 4 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to reports. Loveland suffered a hip injury during Chicago’s victory over Dallas and did not play in the second half of the game. Although he did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday, he was listed as questionable in the final injury report after participating in a limited capacity on Friday.On Saturday, Chicago elevated tight end Stephen Carlson to the game day roster, who will be available to play alongside Cole Kmet and Durham Smythe. Loveland, with three receptions for 43 yards in three games, is one of the four starters the Bears will not have available against the Raiders. Linebacker T.J. Edwards (hamstring), defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (knee), and right tackle Darnell Wright (elbow) were also ruled out in the final injury report. Theo Benedet, who spent last season on the practice squad and was included on the 53-man roster at the end of the preseason, is expected to make his first NFL start in place of Wright. Benedet played 12 snaps on offense against the Cowboys, including 11 at right tackle after Wright was injured before halftime.Loveland’s injury doesn’t seem to be anything too serious.
Ben Johnson, Bears coach.
Nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon could make his season debut in 2025 after a hamstring injury suffered in training camp, which prevented him from playing in the Bears’ first three games. Gordon had limited participation in Friday’s practice and is listed as questionable. When asked how much work the cornerback thinks he can handle, Gordon replied “as much as I can.”I’m very excited. Obviously, Ozzy and I have been preparing for that opportunity. I’m ready. The last few weeks have given me a lot of confidence, too. I’m very excited. It’s a great stadium, a great challenge with their defensive line. Excited.
Theo Benedet
