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NFL·INJURY·October 23, 2026 02:42 PM ET

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet carted off in 30-24 win

He missed only one career game prior to the Oct. 23 exit.

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Tight end Cole Kmet has spent his entire NFL career with the Chicago Bears, missing only one game before he was carted o Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: Cole Kmet suffered a right knee injury during Thursday night's victory and is officially listed as questionable after leaving the field on a cart. The veteran tight end has spent his entire NFL tenure with the Chicago Bears since the franchise selected him 43rd overall in the second round of the 2020 draft.

Why it matters: Replacing a fixture in the lineup tests the offensive depth of a 5-2 Chicago squad currently holding the fifth seed on a two-game winning streak. Kmet's durability has anchored the unit for six seasons, with just a single missed appearance prior to Thursday.

What to watch: The Bears await further medical evaluation on Kmet's knee to determine whether the injury will require a move to injured reserve.

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