The Chicago Bears report that tight end Cole Kmet is carted off after suffering a knee injury during their Thursday night win over the New England Patriots, and he does not return to the game. Multiple outlets say the team initially rules him out quickly.
Follow-up reporting based on an Ian Rapoport post on X and other accounts suggests the injury is “likely” season-ending, though nothing is described as official. Yahoo Sports outlets emphasize the progression of injury updates and the timing of Kmet’s exit in the fourth quarter, while the New York Post highlights the impact with a more emotionally framed headline. One Yahoo Sports story also notes Kmet’s history with Chicago and his limited prior absence, and another points to remarks from Bears head coach Ben Johnson discussing the injury.
