Cole Kmet - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Seahawks' dominant defense faces challenge in Bears QB Caleb Williams and NFL's top rushing offense

Now it’s Chicago’s turn to face Seattle’s Dark Side

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Officially placed on IR The Bears placed Kmet (knee) on injured reserve Friday.

Impact Kmet suffered a season-ending right knee injury during the fourth quarter of the Bears' 30-24 win over the Patriots on Thursday. Even with the emergence of Coleson Loveland, Kmet was still a key piece in Chicago's offense as a run blocker, and he'll end his 2026 regular season with a 10-87-1 receiving line (on 14 targets) across seven games. Rookie third-rounder Sam Roush is the only other healthy tight end on the 53-man roster other than Loveland, so the Bears could look to bolster the position group by trade or free agency.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Kmet sidelined by season-ending knee injury, testing tight end depth for the Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears like their group of tight ends, and the position plays a major role in coach Ben Johnson’s offense

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Bears TE Cole Kmet (knee) to miss rest of season Deadspin | Bears TE Cole Kmet (knee) to miss rest of season

OCTOBER 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cole Kmet update: Bears coach Ben Johnson confirms severity of injury Cole Kmet’s injury has raised serious concerns in Chicago after the Bears tight end left Thursday’s win on a cart.

OCTOBER 23 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Being sent to IR Bears coach Ben Johnson said Friday that Kmet (knee) will be placed on injured reserve, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Kmet now out for an extended period, potentially the remainder of the season, Chicago will be without its top blocking tight end after he exited Thursday night's game against the Patriots. His absence should open up more playing time for Sam Roush, but the Bears figure to make a move at the position.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Report: Bears TE Cole Kmet (knee) likely out for season Deadspin | Report: Bears TE Cole Kmet (knee) likely out for season

OCTOBER 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

Believed to have serious knee injury Kmet is believed to have suffered a serious right knee injury in Thursday night's win over the Patriots, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact That was obvious when he was immediately carted off the field late in the fourth quarter. Kmet has appeared in all seven games this season, recording 10 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets. His loss will be felt immensely in the blocking department, where he handles most of those duties to free up Colston Loveland to run routes. Sam Roush will be next up at the position for Chicago.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Williams throws 2 TD passes as the Bears beat Drake Maye and the Patriots 30-24

Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns, and the Chicago Bears cooled off Drake Maye and the New England Patriots with a 30-24 win

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Done for night with knee injury Kmet exited Thursday night's game against the Patriots with a right knee injury and will not return.

Impact Kmet caught a short pass near the sideline and was tackled by a pair of defenders but immediately grabbed at his knee and was carted to the locker room. Prior to going down, Kmet caught all three targets for 28 yards. For the season, the blocking specialist has 10 catches for 87 yards. Sam Roush will be in line for more snaps alongside Colston Loveland.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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

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Seahawks' dominant defense faces challenge in Bears QB Caleb Williams and NFL's top rushing offense

Cole Kmet sidelined by season-ending knee injury, testing tight end depth for the Chicago Bears

Caleb Williams throws 2 TD passes as the Bears beat Drake Maye and the Patriots 30-24

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

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

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

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

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

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