Colston Loveland Injury: Remains on track for training camp

Loveland (shoulder) said Tuesday he expects to be fully healthy for the start of training camp, Chris Emma of 670 The Score reports.

Loveland has yet to participate in on-field activities this offseason as he works his way back from late January shoulder surgery. The rookie tight end said he's currently on the final stage of his recovery, regaining strength in his shoulder, and that he's already able to participate in certain activities like running and catching. Bears coach Ben Johnson noted Tuesday that Loveland will have catching up to do in training camp, and that he's already missed "valuable time" building chemistry with quarterback Caleb Williams and earning the coaching staff's trust. Chicago knew the details of Loveland's recovery when making the decision to draft him at No. 10 overall, but the absence could make it more difficult for the 21-year-old to overtake incumbent starting tight end Cole Kmet to begin the regular season.