The Chicago Bears spent the first NFL draft pick of Ben Johnson's tenure as head coach on tight end Colston Loveland out of Michigan.

The Bears selected the Michigan product with the No. 10 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft, which put him in line to earn a notable rookie deal. In the days after the draft, Spotrac projected Loveland's rookie contract to be four years and $26.6 million with a $16 million signing bonus.

The Chicago Bears have signed first-round draft pick Colston Loveland to his rookie contract. The Bears wasted little time locking in the tight end from Michigan after taking him with the No. 10 overall pick two weeks ago.