Cole Kmet
NFL Injury Report

Cole Kmet Injury Status

Chicago Bears • TE
Latest Injury Status
Injured Reserve
IR

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 Colston 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.

Injury Details

Body Part
Knee
Location
Leg
Side
Right
Expected Return
Feb 15, 2027

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Cole Kmet Injury History

November 3, 2026
Injured Reserve • Knee
Not Specified
The Bears placed Kmet (knee) on injured reserve Friday.
October 23, 2026
Injured Reserve • Knee
Not Specified
Bears coach Ben Johnson said Friday that Kmet (knee) will be placed on injured reserve, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
October 23, 2026
questionable • Knee
Not Specified
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.
October 23, 2026
questionable • Knee
Not Specified
Kmet exited Thursday night's game against the Patriots with a right knee injury and will not return.
October 12, 2026
active
Kmet caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 23-12 win over the Jets.
October 1, 2026
active
Kmet failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Vikings.
September 21, 2026
active
Kmet caught two of his three targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 59-37 win over the Panthers.
September 13, 2026
active
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.

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