COLE KMET NEWS

With playoff hopes nearly dashed, Seahawks host Bears

The Seattle Seahawks have only the slightest glimmer of playoff hopes remaining going into their matchup with the Chicago Bears

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole Kmet: 'You gotta do your best to stay positive' ' Press Conference Tight end Cole Kmet addresses the media Wednesday from Halas Hall.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Leads team in receiving Kmet caught six passes for 71 yards in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Vikings on Monday.

Impact Kmet led the Bears in targets and he frequently had plenty of room to operate in the middle of the field that helped him post a solid yardage total. He was also open for a potential touchdown reception in the fourth quarter, but Justin Fields threw the ball behind where it needed to be, and the ball was knocked away. Although he hasn't scored all year, he's posted at least 41 yards in three of his last four games, and he'll be a potential fantasy starter for the duration of the fantasy playoffs.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Fields fits tight-window throw to Cole Kmet up the seam for 23-yard gain Bears QB Justin Fields throws an impressive completion of 23 yards to tight end Cole Kmet.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears could be without 3 coordinators when they host Vikings

The Chicago Bears could be without all three of their coordinators when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Fishbain: Cole Kmet, David Montgomery, Teven Jenkins... - The Athletic Cole Kmet, David Montgomery, Teven Jenkins, James Daniels, Khalil Herbert, Jakeem Grant and Jesper Horsted all practiced in full for the Bea...

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back on field Kmet (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Impact Kmet was one of eight Bears who didn't take part in Thursday's walk-through session on account of an illness. All but one of those players returned to the field Friday as full participants, temporarily alleviating some concern about a team-wide COVID-19 breakout. With that in mind, Kmet looks in line to fill his normal role as the Bears' starting tight end Monday against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Kmet: Media Availability ' Press Conference Tight end Cole Kmet addresses the media Friday.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Dealing with illness Kmet was held out of Thursday's walkthrough due to an illness.

Impact While Kmet was one of eight Bears to miss the session for this reason, the team placed five players, including fellow tight end Jesse James (undisclosed), on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday. As for the rest of the TE room, Jimmy Graham was listed as limited due to a knee issue and Jesper Horsted also sat out with an illness, making J.P. Holtz the only healthy member of the position group at the moment.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL updates protocols in response to COVID-19 cases

The NFL has updated its protocols in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league, and it is pushing booster shots as the most effective protection against the coron...

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Targeted five times in defeat Kmet caught three passes for 17 yards in the Bears' 45-30 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Despite the Bears scoring 30 points, the Packers bottled up each of the Bears' primary weapons, which included Kmet, who was held to fewer than 20 yards for just the second time since Week 4. With at least three receptions in seven of his last eight games, his value is elevated in leagues that award a point per reception.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalton's interceptions send Bears to loss against Cardinals

Andy Dalton and the Chicago Bears suffered through a miserable day in the rain, wind and cold Sunday and had a 33-22 defeat at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals to show for it, th...

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jakeem Grant Sr., Cole Kmet on 33-22 loss ' Press Conference Jakeem Grant Sr. and Cole Kmet speak with the media following Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Targeted seven times Kmet caught three passes for 41 yards in the Bears' 33-22 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Although Kmet had seven targets compared to one for Jimmy Graham, it was Kmet throwing the block that allowed Graham to score an easy goal-line touchdown. Over the past four games, Kmet is averaging 51 yards, but he hasn't scored a touchdown all year while Graham has recently been seeing regular red-zone targets, which limits Kmet's upside, though he's become a player who has become a reasonable starting fantasy option.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Murray throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 as Cardinals beat Bears

Kyler Murray threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more in his return from an ankle injury and the Arizona Cardinals beat the struggling Chicago Bears 33-22

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Groin no longer bothersome Kmet (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Kmet trended in the right direction throughout the week, as he missed practice Wednesday before upgrading to a limited session Thursday and practicing fully Friday to gain clearance. The 22-year-old tight end is still searching for his first touchdown of the season, but he has topped 65 receiving yards twice in the past three games after failing to reach 50 in any of his first 24 contests. With quarterback Justin Fields (ribs) doubtful, Kmet will likely be catching passes from Andy Dalton against Arizona.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Kmet (groin) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Impact Kmet was among a handful of Bears skill-position players to sit out Wednesday, but he was the only one of them to fit in some activity one day later. He seems to be trending in the right direction, but Friday's injury report will be key to determining whether he may be available Sunday against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to groin issue Kmet (groin) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Kmet, a 2020 draftee, has flashed his second-round talent at times this season, including last Thursday in Detroit, where he hauled in eight of 11 targets for 65 yards. But he emerged from the contest with a groin issue, which will need to be monitored this week to get a sense of his status for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Regardless of a slow start to the 2021 season, Cole Kmet improvement as year goes on Former second round pick Cole Kmet is breaking out at the tight end position here in 2021 for the Chicago Bears.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Leads Bears in catches in win Kmet caught eight of 11 targets for 65 yards in a 16-14 win over the Lions on Thanksgiving.

Impact The second-year tight end set a new career high in receptions and targets, as quarterback Andy Dalton has few healthy options at wide receiver other than Darnell Mooney, who also had a big game. Kmet has only topped 50 receiving yards twice in 11 games this season but both performances have come in the last three contests, giving him some momentum heading into a Week 13 clash with the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misery has company in the Motor City in Bears-Lions matchup

The winless Detroit Lions will kick off the NFL’s schedule of games on Thanksgiving as usual and their guests have plenty of problems of their own for a change

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole Kmet: 'We gotta be able to move on' ' Press Conference Tight end Cole Kmet addresses the media on Monday at Halas Hall.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Comes up small Kmet caught one pass for 12 yards in the Bears' 16-13 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact After being targeted at least five times in his previous four games, Kmet's two targets fell one short of teammate Jimmy Graham's total. Despite the weak output in this contest, Kmet should be in the mix as a top-12 tight end going forward.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AFC North-leading Ravens look to bounce back against Bears

Lamar Jackson and the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens look to bounce back when they visit the struggling Chicago Bears

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole Kmet starting to find his role in Chicago Bears offense Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is making strides in his second season in the pros.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM