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Windy City Gridiron fantasy football takes on Sam Roush
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All Windy City Gridiron insights about Sam Roush
PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Sam Roush is locked in as a core tight end in the Bears' anticipated 13 personnel package for 2026, with the team planning to keep four tight ends on the roster to maintain offensive continuity if one of the top three tight ends (Loveland, Kmet, or Roush) suffers an injury.PositiveUsageAug 23, 2026
Rookie tight end Sam Roush recorded 2 receptions for 30 yards (15.0 ypr) in the preseason game against Cincinnati.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Tight end expected to get significant reps for the Bears against the Bengals in the preseason game.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Third tight end on the Bears roster who will make his preseason debut on Saturday vs. Cleveland. May start if starter Cole Kmet sits out the game, as the Bears have announced they'll be resting several starters.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
The source mentions Sam Roush as a supporting piece in the Bears' skill group alongside Luther Burden, Rome Odunze, and Colston Loveland, suggesting he will contribute to the dynamic receiving corps in 2026.PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026
Wide receiver Sam Roush will play a much bigger factor as a pass catcher than originally expected, per the Bear Report.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Sam Roush, a rookie tight end, was putting in work at Bears training camp practice three. This note provides context for the tight end depth chart and Roush's development as a prospect competing for roster snaps.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Rookie tight end Sam Roush got some run with the first-team offense during training camp practice, indicating early opportunity and evaluation at the position.PositiveDepth ChartJul 31, 2026
Rookie tight end Sam Roush got some reps with the first-team offense on day two of training camp, indicating early involvement in the Bears' offensive plans.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Third-round draft pick (69 overall) for Bears; described by Lance Zierlein of NFL.com as a 'plug-and-play' Y (in-line) tight end; will play more than 2025's TE3, expected to increase Bears' 13 personnel usage beyond 9% of plays as he acclimate to pro game.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Roush is locked into the top three tight end spots after being added in April as part of head coach Ben Johnson's emphasis on reworking the tight end room.PositiveRoleJul 26, 2026
The Bears spent a second-round draft pick on Stanford's Sam Roush, a TE3 with a reputation as an exceptional blocker and underestimated athleticism. Caleb Williams endorsed Roush on the New Heights podcast, calling him a 'freak of nature' who can run block, pass block, and catch. Roush, who will turn 23 in September, will likely get more offensive snaps than last year's TE3 Durham Smythe (293 snaps) if the Bears increase their 12 and 13 personnel usage in 2026. Roush also brings over 500 special teams snaps from Stanford.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
TE Sam Roush (22) is a backup tight end to Colston Loveland, selected in the third round of the 2026 draft. His youth and draft capital provide depth at the position behind the primary target.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Rookie Sam Roush was called the best blocking tight end in the draft, positioning him as a key contributor in the Bears' 13 personnel package alongside Kmet and Loveland.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Roush, a rookie third-round pick, is part of one of the most talented tight end rooms in the NFL under new tight ends coach Jim Dray; Ben Johnson has made clear that tight end is the most important element of his layered, explosive offensive system, second only to the quarterback.