Bears TE Cole Kmet carted off with apparent knee injury

Albert Breer reported the exit during Thursday's win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 42m1 min read

Bears TE Cole Kmet carted off with an apparent knee injury. Sucks to see that. Via @AlbertBreer on X

What happened: The tight end departed on a cart as the Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 30-24.

Why it matters: An absence for the former Notre Dame standout would force Chicago's offense to adjust its tight end rotation and blocking packages during the regular season.

What to watch: Chicago medical staff will evaluate Kmet's knee before the team issues an official status update.

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@AlbertBreer 2026-10-23T03:03:19.296524+00:00

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