Bears select Kenyon Sadiq after trade-up buzz in 2026 NFL Draft

Sadiq draws trade-ups like Loveland did last year.

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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.

Why it matters

Reinforces Bears' focus on premium skill players, potentially accelerating their rebuild. Shifts futures odds for Bears' offense and impacts rival teams' draft capital. Echoes rising value of dynamic pass-catchers in modern NFL schemes.

What to watch

Monitor Bears' remaining draft picks and Sadiq's rookie contract details.

Sadiq draws trade-ups like Loveland did last year.
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