Colston Loveland’s Sudden Absence on Sunday Sparks Speculation—What’s Really Going On?

The Chicago Bears are facing a lineup hit as rookie tight end Colston Loveland, a first-round talent, is sidelined with a hip injury that’ll keep him off the field Sunday against the Raiders. It’s a tough break for a guy who’s showed flashes in his debut season — snagging three catches for 43 yards already. Loveland’s injury, sustained last week against the Cowboys, has shifted his game status from questionable to a firm no-go, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. To add to the Bears’ woes, they’ve officially ruled out key players like right tackle Darnell Wright, linebacker T.J. Edwards, and defensive lineman Grady Jarrett. Meanwhile, cornerback Kyler Gordon and running back D’Andre Swift join Loveland on the questionable list. In response, Chicago’s bolstered their depth chart by promoting Stephen Carlson from the practice squad at tight end, signing linebacker Carl Jones Jr. to the active roster, and elevating defensive lineman Jonathan Ford. The Bears clearly aren’t folding—they’re adjusting on the fly, but it’ll be a rough Sunday in the Windy City. LEARN MORE

Bears first-round pick Colston Loveland’s hip injury is expected to keep him out of Sunday’s game against the Raiders.

Loveland was listed as questionable to play because of a hip injury he suffered in last Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the tight end will not be able to play this weekend. Loveland has three catches for 43 yards this season.

The Bears have officially ruled out right tackle Darnell Wright, linebacker T.J. Edwards, and defensive lineman Grady Jarrett. Cornerback Kyler Gordon and running back D’Andre Swift were listed as questionable along with Loveland.

Stephen Carlson was elevated from the practice squad to provide more depth at tight end. The Bears also announced that they have signed linebacker Carl Jones Jr. to the active roster and elevated defensive lineman Jonathan Ford from the practice squad.