New Bears tight end Colston Loveland had an encouraging update about his recovery timeline from AC joint surgery.

The Bears ’ first-round pick of Michigan tight end Loveland was a major surprise. Was it also a major gaffe? Or will it be a success, maybe even a game-changing one? In this week’s “Polling Place,” your home for Sun-Times sports polls on the social platform X, Loveland was topic No. 1.

The Bears' first-round selection of Colston Loveland shocked Bears fans on draft night, but head coach Ben Johnson sees a bright future for the young tight end.