NFL writer urges the Bears to move 2,592-yard playmaker to an AFC contender

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During the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears took Michigan's tight end, Colston Loveland.

Loveland has been one of the top tight ends in college football over the past three years and should excel in the NFL.

The Bears already have a solid tight end in Cole Kmet, but with Loveland now in Chicago, Kmet could be traded.

Cody Benjamin from CBS Sports thinks Kmet could be a good fit for Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

"The Bears all but proclaimed a new face of their tight end position by spending a first-round pick on Colston Loveland this year, and while Kmet still has the benefit of legitimate NFL experience, it's very possible new coach Ben Johnson will lean all the way into Loveland out of the gate," Benjamin wrote. "In that case, perhaps the Steelers would be interested in pairing Kmet with Pat Freiermuth, especially if the price is lower than, say, acquiring Kyle Pitts from the Atlanta Falcons. Kmet logged at least 50 catches in three straight seasons from 2021-2023."

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Kmet has recorded 258 receptions for 2,592 yards and 19 scores over the last five years, so he could come in and help Rodgers right away and be the No. 2 tight end on the team.

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