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ArticleChicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Position Breakdown: Tight end
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Ben Johnson leaned into TE-friendly personnel last season, using 12 personnel on 33% of plays (5th) and 13 personnel at 9% (5th)—both strong signals for TE route volume and production. Johnson also creates high-efficiency looks for his pass catchers. Chicago ranked 6th in play action (33%) and 6th in motion at the snap (59%).

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Ben Johnson's TE-friendly scheme (top-5 in 12/13 personnel) boosts Loveland's route volume.

Ben Johnson's scheme heavily favors tight end route volume: 12 personnel on 33% of plays (5th in NFL) and 13 personnel at 9% (5th in NFL); Bears ranked 6th in play action (33%) and 6th in motion at snap (59%), both areas that consistently boost TE efficiency; Loveland's early-season film was primarily blocking (5 rec, 54 yards in first 4 games) before receiving increased target volume.

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