COLE KMET #85 - TIGHT END - CHICAGO BEARS
347  YDS  •
30  REC  •
2  TD 
#85 - TIGHT END - CHICAGO BEARS
347 YDS
30 REC
2 TD
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Being checked for concussion Kmet is under evaluation for a concussion during Sunday's contest at Cincinnati.
Impact Kmet visited the medical tent in the second quarter and then walked to the locker room before the Bears made this announcement. At the time of his departure, he'd hauled in one of two targets for 10 yards and also was 0-for-1 passing. Rookie first-round Colston Loveland is poised for more work for as long as Kmet is sidelined.
NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to return Kmet (back) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Impact Kmet will return from a one-game absence and likely continue rotating with rookie Colston Loveland, who caught three passes for 38 yards in the loss to Baltimore last week. A favorable matchup with the Bengals should lead to some TE production, but it's hard to say which guy will come out ahead in terms of snaps and routes, never mind targets.
OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Limited for second straight day Kmet (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact After missing the first game of his career in this past Sunday's loss to the Ravens, Kmet has opened Week 9 prep with a pair of limited sessions. If he can upgrade to full participation Friday, Kmet should be in good position to reclaim his usual duties as the Bears' starting tight end. While Kmet was sidelined this past weekend, rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland played a season-high 81 percent of the snaps on offense and finished with three catches for 38 yards on five targets.
OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears look for improvement from QB Caleb Williams after signing C.J. Gardner-Johnson to help defense

The Chicago Bears have signed veteran defensive back C
OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press
Limited in return to practice Kmet (back) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Impact This marks Kmet's first on-field work since he sustained a back injury Week 7 against the Saints that resulted in the first absence of his six-year career this past Sunday in Baltimore. Getting back on the practice field Wednesday generally is a sign of progress, but he may need to get back to all activity Thursday and/or Friday to avoid a designation entirely ahead of Sunday's contest at Cincinnati.
OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Cole Kmet's streak as Bears tight end iron man reaches end at 90 Back injury means Colston Loveland and Durham Smythe will carry the position against the Ravens.
OCTOBER 25, 2025 • SI.COM
Bears rookie Colston Loveland gets his first chance to be TE1 Sunday Veteran Cole Kmet will miss his first game as a Bear because of a back injury.
OCTOBER 24, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM
Cole Kmet among five Bears ruled out for Week 8 vs Ravens | Sporting News Cole Kmet is missing his first game of the year, as four other Bears are also out for Week 8 vs the Ravens.
OCTOBER 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
First career absence in Week 8 Kmet (back) won't play Sunday against the Ravens.
Impact Kmet will miss a regular-season game for the first time in his NFL career after starting his career with a 90-game ironman streak. Rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland is expected to see increased usage in Kmet's absence. Head coach Ben Johnson deemed Kmet week-to-week Friday but said Kmet isn't a candidate to go on injured reserve, per Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network.
OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out another practice Kmet (back) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact Kmet didn't take any reps for the second day in a row and may be trending toward missing Sunday's game in Baltimore. Before the Bears decide whether Kmet takes a designation into the weekend or gets ruled out for Sunday's contest, the team will wait and see if he's able to log any on-field work Friday. Rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland would be in line for a hefty snap count at tight end if Kmet is unable to play in Baltimore.
OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears defense should be put to the test by Derrick Henry and Baltimore's running game

Lamar Jackson won't play
OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press
Misses practice Kmet (back) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact Rookie TE Colston Loveland played 91 percent of Chicago's snaps after Kmet left Sunday's win over New Orleans in the third quarter. Prior to the injury, Kmet and Loveland had been working in a timeshare, with neither seeing many targets on a big day for the Bears' running game. Loveland may be tasked with a three-down role this Sunday in Baltimore, if Kmet isn't ready to play.
OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears know they have room to improve despite matching their longest winning streak since 2018

The Chicago Bears are on their best run in seven seasons with four straight wins
OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Allen's defense dominates against former team as Bears beat Saints 26-14 for 4th straight win

Dennis Allen’s defense dominated his former team, and the Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 26-14 for their fourth straight win
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press
Bears TE Cole Kmet leaves Saints game with back injury Kmet was hurt in the third quarter.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM
Bears Week 7 Injury Watch: Cole Kmet, Tyrique Stevenson Doubtful to Return The injury bug is gnawing at the Chicago Bears during their Week 7 game against the New Orleans Saints.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Leaves Sunday's game Kmet exited Sunday's game against the Saints after sustaining a back injury.
Impact Prior to that, Kmet caught his only target for 16 yards. While he's sidelined, Colston Loveland and Durham Smythe are available to handle the Bears' tight end duties versus New Orleans.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Cole Kmet makes sliding grab for 16-yard gain Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams finds tight end Cole Kmet, who makes a 16-yard gain against the New Orleans Saints.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • NFL.COM
Cole Kmet talks golf and Chicago weather | Sippin' with Screeden Lauren Screeden sits down with Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet in this week's "Sippin' with Screeden" brought to you by Dunkin'.
OCTOBER 17, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
No impact in passing game Kmet caught one of two targets for zero yards in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Commanders on Monday.
Impact Kmet has 10 or fewer yards in two of his last three games with one game over 31 yards, leaving him as a fantasy depth tight end.
OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Is Cole Kmet playing tonight? Why Bears TE is off to quiet start vs. Commanders | Sporting News Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is off to a quiet start in Week 6, which is especially surprising with rookie Colston Loveland sidelined....
OCTOBER 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cole Kmet Fantasy Week 6: Projections vs. Commanders, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation Cole Kmet and the Chicago Bears will meet the Washington Commanders and their 23rd-ranked pass defense (235 yards allowed per game) in Week...
OCTOBER 13, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Bears' Cole Kmet, other tight ends could get rolling once running game does Despite tight ends factoring prominently in Ben Johnson's offense in Detroit, Kmet and rookie Colston Loveland have a combined 22 targets.
OCTOBER 10, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM
Leads team in targets Kmet caught three of nine targets for 46 yards in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Impact After Kmet was targeted a total of seven times in the first three games of 2025, his nine targets in Week 4 was likely a result of Chicago trying to use quick passes to keep the Las Vegas pass rush off Caleb Williams. Despite the busy afternoon, Kmet will need to string a couple of games with high volume to be considered a reliable fantasy option, although his outlook has improved somewhat with rookie Colston Loveland struggling and dealing with a hip injury.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Leads team in targets Kmet caught three of nine targets for 46 yards in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Impact After Kmet was targeted a total of seven times in three games, his nine targets against Las Vegas was likely a result of Chicago trying to use quick passes to keep the Las Vegas pass rush off of Caleb Williams. Despite the busy afternoon, Kmet will need to string a couple of games with high volume to be considered a reliable fantasy option.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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