Rookie Sam Roush Joins Bears Tight End Room Alongside Cole Kmet

The Chicago Bears have added Sam Roush to a tight end room that already features established starter Cole Kmet. While some analysts have questioned if Roush is being groomed as an eventual replacement for Kmet, current evaluations suggest he is not yet positioned to take over the primary role. Roush's arrival adds depth to the position group, following previous additions like Colston Loveland, as the Bears continue to build out their offensive personnel for the 2026 season.