During his press conference, Loveland revealed Kmet reached out to him, and the message was simple. "He sent a nice message ...

After playing 87 percent of the offensive snaps last season, Kmet now faces significant competition following the first-round selection of Loveland, whose arrival could sharply reduce his role.

The Chicago Bears taking a tight end in the first round possibly opened the door for them to trade Cole Kmet. Could the Eagles be in play if that’s the case? Kmet may very well be expendable ...

even if they already have tight end Cole Kmet. In fact, he already has a strong appreciation for Kmet and understands how the two will work together. "Yeah, no, a stud," Loveland said of Kmet.