Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet was carted off the field with a knee injury in the fourth quarter of the team’s 30-24 win over the New England Patriots on Thursday at Soldier Field. His status for the Bears’ next game is unclear.
Kmet did not return to the game after the injury. Chicago held on to beat New England despite his absence down the stretch.
What The Bears Said About The Knee Injury
Bears offensive coordinator Ben Johnson suggested the knee injury does not appear to be minor, according to Yahoo Sports. No official designation, diagnosis or timeline has been released.Bears tight end Cole Kmet was carted off with a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Chicago’s 30-24 win over the Patriots on Thursday. Johnson’s remarks indicated the injury could affect Kmet’s availability going forward, though no official designation has been announced. No diagnosis, MRI results or timeline has been released by the team.
Who Could Step In At Tight End
Second-year tight end Colston Loveland caught seven passes for 69 yards and a touchdown against New England on Thursday. If Kmet is unavailable, Loveland is expected to see an expanded role in Chicago’s offense.
Kmet’s Role This Season
Kmet has been a primary weapon in the Bears’ passing game this season. His loss in the fourth quarter removed a key target for quarterback Caleb Williams for the remainder of Thursday’s win.s offense this season as one of the team’s primary tight ends. The specifics of his statistical output through the Patriots game were not detailed in available reporting, but his departure in the fourth quarter removed a key weapon from the Bears’ attack for the remainder of Thursday’s win.
The victory also featured a notable special teams moment, as kicker Cairo Santos convinced Johnson to let him attempt a career-long 58-yard field goal, according to the Chicago Tribune.
What’s Next
The Bears have not released an official update on Kmet’s condition. An official injury designation is expected as the team releases its practice report for next week.
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