Bears

Bears HC Ben Johnson says first-round TE Colston Loveland built trust within the team’s offense with his hard work and improvements during his first year.

“He knows what to do,” Johnson said, via BearsWire.com. “He’s got outstanding hands. He works his tail off. He’s usually the first one on the practice field. He’s usually the last one to leave. There’s been an immense trust level, and his route tree has grown accordingly.”

• ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler lists Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham, OC Declan Doyle, and DB coach Al Harris as candidates who could be poached for promotions by other teams.

Packers

• Packers HC Matt LaFleur says he thinks S Javon Bullard’s knee will be okay as the team heads into their first playoff matchup. (Schneidman)
• LaFleur anticipates QB Malik Willis will be available this week, while WR Dontayvion Wicks has not cleared concussion protocol but will practice. (Wood)
• LaFleur expects RT Zach Tom to return against the Bears: “That would be a huge get. … He’s one of the best in the league at this position. That would definitely be a boost.” (Hodkiewicz)
• Per the NFL Transactions wire, the Packers worked out two receivers, including Julian Hicks and Kisean Johnson.
• Green Bay also hosted WR Roc Taylor for a visit.

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