Cole Kmet - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Two catches in Week 4 win Kmet caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 23-12 win over the Jets.

Impact Kmet played 68 of 93 offensive snaps in a game Chicago thoroughly dominated. The veteran tight end remains behind Colston Loveland on the depth chart, but he still plays a significant amount of snaps most weeks. Kmet just doesn't get too involved in the passing game, as he has four catches for 48 yards and a touchdown on seven targets across four contests this season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Held without catch in Week 2 loss Kmet failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Vikings.

Impact While Kmet played 51 of 74 offensive snaps in Week 2, he ran just 13 pass routes and was asked to block 37 times. Kmet plays a bunch in a Chicago offense that likes to use multiple tight ends, but his route participation isn't strong enough to warrant serious fantasy consideration if Colston Loveland is healthy.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 2: Cole Kmet, Kalif Raymond, Cairo Santos, Bears D/ST Our Week 2 fantasy football start or sit advice for the Bears' D/ST and tight end Cole Kmet, wide receiver Kalif Raymond and kicker Cairo Sa...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SI.COM

Ben Johnson and Brian Flores face off again as the Bears take on the Vikings in Week 2

It’s a stressful week for Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Catches touchdown in big win Kmet caught two of his three targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 59-37 win over the Panthers.

Impact Kmet did not have a major role in Sunday's win through the air, mostly dominating as a run blocker for the Bears' 291 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns. Despite being sent to trench warfare for most of the night, Kmet still found time to catch a touchdown early in the second quarter to preserve his dual-threat status around the league.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history

Caleb Williams threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 65 yards and two more scores as the Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 59-37 in the highest-scoring seas...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

CAN'T-MISS HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams drops dime to Cole Kmet for 22-yard TD Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a perfect pass between two Panthers defenders to tight end Cole Kmet for a 22-yard touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 13 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Cole Kmet Has Two-Word Goal for the 2026 Bears in Letter to Fans It's hard to find a better story of success within the Chicago Bears than Cole Kmet. After growing up as a die-hard Chicago Bears fan, Kmet...

SEPTEMBER 11 • SI.COM

Cole Kmet Says It Loud and Clear: 'Winning the Super Bowl is the Goal' A lifelong Bears fan, Cole Kmet is living the dream right now. And after a magical 2025 season, winning the Super Bowl this season is his lo...

SEPTEMBER 11 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has a calf injury going into Week 1

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is dealing with a calf injury going into Sunday’s season opener at Carolina

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Bears, Panthers look to continue to progress under still-developing No. 1 overall draft picks

The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers will meet Sunday in their season opener

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Listed as co-starter entering Year 7 Kmet is listed as a starting tight end along with Colston Loveland on the Bears' unofficial depth chart heading into the Sept. 13 season opener versus the Panthers.

Impact The Bears make ample use of 12- and 13-personnel groupings that will allow Kmet and Loveland to frequently share the field together, but Loveland remains the clear top receiving option of the two and will be a featured part of the passing game. Kmet, meanwhile, will function primarily as a blocker, though he's not a total non-entity as a receiver. The 27-year-old churned out a career-best 73-719-6 receiving line on 90 targets in 2023, though Kmet's production has fallen off precipitously over the past two seasons. That trend may only continue into 2026 while Loveland preps for a heightened role after he was more of a part-time player for the first half of his rookie campaign.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bears should have their NFC North title tested, with Lions, Packers, Vikings all poised for rebounds

The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Caleb Williams, Bears Show What They Still Need To Fix To Become True Contenders

Cardiac Caleb & Co. have explosive talent, but Thursday’s joint practice with the Titans showed the Bears are still chasing a critical trait...

AUGUST 27 • FOX SPORTS

Caleb Williams, Bears Show What They Still Need To Fix To Become True Contenders

Cole Kmet, Cam Lewis on finishing training camp strong | Press Conference Tight end Cole Kmet and defensive back Cam Lewis address the media Tuesday at Halas Hall.

AUGUST 25 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears urged to make a Cole Kmet trade decision that doesn't make any sense | Sporting News This decision wouldn't help the Bears out at all this season.

AUGUST 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hallmark Media, NFL, Skydance Sports and the Chicago Bears announce the starting lineup for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story With production wrapping last month in the Chicago area, the starting lineup for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story has been named. The f...

AUGUST 5 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears' $40 million signing Coby Bryant carted off field in emotional scene Bryant went down after a one-on-one drill rep with tight end Cole Kmet and was emotional after being carted off the field.

AUGUST 3 • NYPOST.COM

New Bears S Coby Bryant Reportedly Out At Least 8 Weeks After Practice Injury

The Bears will be without one of their top free-agent signings this offseason to open up the 2026 campaign.

AUGUST 3 • FOX SPORTS

New Bears S Coby Bryant Reportedly Out At Least 8 Weeks After Practice Injury

Bears training camp report: Saturday, Aug. 1 Tight end Cole Kmet on Saturday lauded the current continuity on offense that has not existed during most of his Bears career, saying: "It’s...

AUGUST 1 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Cole Kmet, Jaylon Johnson, Zavion Thomas on Bears' competitive mindset | Press Conference Tight end Cole Kmet, defensive back Jaylon Johnson and wide receiver Zavion Thomas address the media Saturday at Halas Hall.

AUGUST 1 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Why Panthers Should Absolutely Trade for Cole Kmet or Dawson Knox There's still time for Carolina to add a go-to tight end

JULY 24 • SI.COM

Bears 2026 training camp position preview: Tight end The Bears boast one of the NFL’s deepest and most talented tight end rooms with emerging second-year pro Colston Loveland, veteran Cole Kmet...

JULY 17 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Realistic Cole Kmet trade packages the Chiefs, Broncos and Panthers need to offer The Chicago Bears must capitalize on Cole Kmet's trade value while they can.

JULY 10 • FANSIDED.COM

Why Chicago Bears Won't Cut Ties With Veteran Dubbed 'Most Valuable Trade Chip' Cole Kmet keeps being brought up as a trade candidate, but here's why the Chicago Bears won't move him this year.

JUNE 27 • SI.COM

COLE KMET NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES