Overview
- Loveland said he welcomes extra attention from defenses and is ready to take a larger workload.
- Head coach Ben Johnson praised his versatility, saying Loveland can block in the run game and threaten defenses as a receiver.
- With DJ Moore traded to the Bills, the Bears expect Loveland, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III and Kalif Raymond to absorb more targets.
- After missing offseason time with a shoulder issue and starting slow, he broke out in Week 9 with 118 yards and a 58-yard game-winner, then finished with 58 catches, 713 yards and six touchdowns to lead the team.
- Quarterback Caleb Williams targeted him 10 or more times in each of the final four games, and Loveland says a year in the same system now gives him a head start.