Bears TE Kmet to be 'sorely missed' after season-ending knee injury
Bears tight end Cole Kmet will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after he suffered a serious right knee injury during Chicago's 30-24 win over New…
ESPN reports: Bears tight end Cole Kmet will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after he suffered a serious right knee injury during Chicago's 30-24 win over New England.
This sports story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Bears TE Kmet, Cole Kmet and Chicago.
Why it matters
Results and decisions like this can shape standings, selections and the rest of the season for the teams and athletes involved.
Key details
- Location
- United States · Americas
- Reported by
- ESPN
- First reported
- Key names
- Bears TE Kmet, Cole Kmet, Chicago, England
- Section
- Sports
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at ESPNSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
How Caleb Williams' inner circle features Chicago star power
Bears QB Caleb Williams is part of a trio of young Chicago athletes whose friendship transcends sports.
The past, present, and future share a show floor at Pinball Expo 2026
It's October in the Midwest, which means it's time for the pinball world to descend on a convention center in Chicagoland for the annual Pinball Expo.
Bears CB Kyler Gordon returns with vengeance, answers critics
In his season debut, Gordon was a huge factor in Chicago's win Sunday after battling through various injuries.
Ex-Chicago detective identified as killing child in 65-year cold case
Thomas McInerney had been dead for 20 years by the time authorities issued a statement identifying him as the killer of Gloria Kowalewicz – well…
Falcons' throwback logo does not include viral stripe pattern
A vertical stripe pattern that the Falcons used in a social media post announcing the use of the team's throwback logo is not a part of the team's…
Cleared Mayfield won't have WR Egbuka as target vs. Panthers
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will make his return following a three-game absence, but he will be without his top target in wide receiver…
Dale Brown, LSU's winningest basketball coach, dies at 90
Dale Brown, who coached LSU to two Final Four appearances and whose players included Shaquille O'Neal and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, has died at the age of…
Lamar 'heading in the right direction' with high ankle sprain
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said he's dealing with a high ankle sprain and is unsure if he'll play this week against the Bengals, but is…