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ESPN insider: Chicago Bears could cut ties with $50 million starter in offseason | Sporting News ESPN's Dan Graziano believes it's very possible that the Chicago Bears will part ways with tight end Cole Kmet in 2026. Here's why and how m...

9 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Big Picture: Why Caleb Williams Is Not Yet Optimizing Ben Johnson’s Offense

Though the second-year Bears QB has made progress, head coach Ben Johnson says the passing game is "not where it needs to be."

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Ben Johnson gets his first chance as Bears coach to beat Matt LaFleur 'twice a year'

Ben Johnson gets his first chance as Chicago's coach to beat Green Bay's Matt LaFleur “twice a year.”

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bears' success fueled by resilience, physicality Sixth-year tight end and Chicago area native Cole Kmet shares what he believes is most responsible for the Bears’ resurgence in 2025.

4 DAYS AGO • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

No dog days for Bears; they're rolling with NFC lead

The Chicago Bears not only lead the NFC North, they hold the top spot in the conference

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cole Kmet, Austin Booker discuss Bears-Packers rivalry | Press Conference Tight end Cole Kmet and defensive end Austin Booker address the media virtually Monday from Halas Hall.

4 DAYS AGO • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Snags TD in upset victory Kmet brought in all three targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 24-15 win over the Eagles on Friday.

Impact Kmet led the Bears in receiving yards on a day when Caleb Williams completed under 50.0 percent of his passes and threw for only 154 yards. The veteran tight end was also on the receiving end of Williams' only scoring toss, recording a 28-yard grab with just over six minutes remaining to extend a 17-9 lead. However, Friday marked just the second multi-reception tally over the last seven games for Kmet, so he remains difficult to trust in a Week 14 road matchup against the Packers on Sunday, Dec. 7.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Johnson flexes shirtless in locker room after Bears' 5th straight win, 24-15 over reeling Eagles

The Chicago Bears have won their fifth straight game

NOVEMBER 28 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From the Bears' Win Over the Eagles

The Eagles offense continued to struggle on Black Friday. Here's what we learned from their loss to the Bears.

NOVEMBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

You'll Want to See This Caleb Williams TD Pass to Cole Kmet - Bleacher Nation Just when you thought the Bears might not throw another pass because of how dominant the run game has been, Head Coach Ben Johnson dialed up...

NOVEMBER 28 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams throws cross-body dime to Cole Kmet for 28-yard TD Tight end Cole Kmet hauls in a 28-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Williams to give the Bears a double-digit lead.

NOVEMBER 28 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Usage remains limited Kmet caught one pass for three yards on one target in the Bears' 31-28 win over the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Kmet is coming off a season-high five catches for 45 yards last week, but he has 10 or fewer yards and two or fewer targets in five of his last six games, including one target Sunday. With Colston Loveland taking on the lead receiving tight end role, Kmet profiles as touchdown-dependent tight end depth.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

New TD celebrations with Campbell's Chunky Soup ft. Cole Kmet, Anthony 'Spice' Adams Anthony "Spice" Adams gives Bears tight end Cole Kmet a few suggestions on new touchdown celebrations using Campbell's Chunky Soup cans.

NOVEMBER 21 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet, and Durham Smythe Thrived in Week 11 The trio of Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet, and Durham Smythe were unsung heroes of the Bears' Week 11 win.

NOVEMBER 20 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Paces team in receiving in win Kmet caught all five of his targets for 45 yards in the Bears' 19-17 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Kmet dealt with a back issue during the practice week, but it clearly didn't hamper him in Chicago's victory, as the veteran tight end paced the team in catches and receiving yards while finishing tied for second with his five targets. Kmet has just one touchdown on the season and has yet to reach 50 receiving yards in a single contest. He's recorded 16 catches for 192 yards and one score on 28 targets through nine games.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full participation Kmet (back) returned to full practice participation Thursday.

Impact Kmet upgraded to full participation Thursday after being limited by a back injury Wednesday, putting him on track to suit up Sunday against the Vikings. Rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland has overtaken Kmet as the primary option at tight end in Chicago's passing game.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Kmet (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Kmet cleared the concussion protocol in time to suit up for Chicago's comeback win over the Giants in Week 10, but he appears to have sustained an ankle injury during that contest. If the veteran tight end is able to resume handling full reps Thursday and/or Friday, he'll have a solid chance to avoid carrying an injury designation entirely for Sunday's road matchup against the Vikings. Kmet drawn two or fewer targets in four consecutive appearances, with most routes for the tight end position instead going the way of rookie Colston Loveland.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Limited passing-game involvement Kmet caught one pass for five yards on two targets in the Bears' 24-20 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Kmet has two or fewer targets in six of eight contests this season and has 16 or fewer yards in each of his last four games. His recent usage leaves him as tight end depth who is difficult to start outside of leagues with very thin options.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bears linebacker draws fine but hit on Cole Kmet's concussion gets none A big hit to Cole Kmet's head and neck area last week resulted in no fine or penalty, but the Bears themselves didn't go unscathed in the wa...

NOVEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Avoids injury designation Kmet (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Fantasy interest in Kmet himself is perhaps at an all-time low, but his return could have an impact in the form of fewer snaps and routes for rookie Colston Loveland, who put up 118 yards and two TDs at Cincinnati last week. The Bears face another vulnerable defense this Sunday, so Loveland should still have some opportunities even if he cedes some playing time to Kmet.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full activity Kmet (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Kmet was forced out of this past Sunday's 47-42 win over the Bengals and was later diagnosed with a concussion, but he appears to be making rapid progress through the five-step protocol. After opening Week 10 prep Wednesday as a limited participant, Kmet has taken another step forward by practicing fully Thursday. He'll still need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to suit up this weekend, but he appears to have a real chance at being available for Sunday's game against the Giants. If Kmet plays, however, he may have to settle for a smaller role than he's handled for most of the season; rookie tight end Colston Loveland broke out with a 6-118-2 receiving line on seven targets in the win over the Bengals and may have earned himself a larger share of the playing time as a result.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Kmet (concussion) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Impact Kmet left this past Sunday's game at Cincinnati in the second quarter and eventually was diagnosed with a concussion. Considering he's already able to mix into some drills just three days later signifies that he's progressing well through the protocol for head injuries, but he'll still need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play Sunday against the Giants. Rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland, who broke out with six catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns Week 9, is poised to have a larger role moving forward no matter when Kmet suits up again.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bears see room to grow after already matching win total from last season

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears matched their win total from last season and are in the thick of the NFC playoff race

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Caleb Williams has milestone game for a QB with 2 catches in Bears' thrilling win over Bengals

Caleb Williams has become the first NFL starting quarterback in nearly 82 years with multiple receptions in a game

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Bears outlast Bengals for wild 47-42 win on Williams' TD pass to Loveland in final minute

Caleb Williams connected with Colston Loveland for a 58-yard touchdown with 17 seconds left, and the Chicago Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 47-42 in a wild game that featured th...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press