What happened: Multiple teams traded up targeting tight end Colston Loveland before the Chicago Bears selected him in the 2025 NFL Draft. In the 2026 NFL Draft, wide receiver Kenyon Sadiq became the focus of similar trade activity leading up to the Bears picking him. The move continues Chicago's aggressive draft strategy.
NFL·TRANSACTION·April 23, 2026 09:48 PM ET
Bears select Kenyon Sadiq after trade-up buzz in 2026 NFL Draft
Sadiq draws trade-ups like Loveland did last year.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read
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