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Kyle Pitts, Tyler Higbee, Cole Kmet and more in the Top 5 breakout tight ends for fantasy football Jake Ciely has his Top 5 breakout tight ends for fantasy football, starting with Tyler Higbee and highlighting why Kyle Pitts is historical

JULY 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Praised by Jimmy Graham Teammate Jimmy Graham believes Kmet has a bright future in the NFL, Larry Mayer of the Bears official website reports. "[Kmet]'s just a special kid," Graham said. "For him, there's...

Impact The 34-year-old may be right about Kmet's future, but it'll be tough for the young tight end to make good on his potential if Graham is still on the roster. While some assumed Graham would be released or forced to take a pay cut this offseason, he's currently still under contract with the Bears for a non-guaranteed $7 million base salary. The team has dropped multiple hints about keeping Graham around, potentially relegating Kmet to a timeshare again. The 43rd overall pick from the 2020 NFL Draft played 56.3 percent of Chicago's offensive snaps last season, yet finished with only 28/243/2 on 44 targets. Kmet's upside scenario for 2021 probably requires Graham to be pushed out of the picture somehow.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Kmet worked with Greg Olsen at TE U Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is receiving some help from a former tight end in Greg Olsen during the tight end summit.

JUNE 28, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chicago Bears: Cole Kmet learning from more of the best this offseason The Chicago Bears used their first pick in the 2020 draft to select a new tight end. Without a first-round pick, Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy too...

JUNE 28, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Jimmy Graham Says Sky is the Limit for Cole Kmet Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet earned some praise from teammates and his coaches as he goes into year two.

JUNE 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Expectations for Cole Kmet in year two with Chicago Bears Last year around this time we looked into realistic potential outcomes for the rookie season of Cole Kmet with the Chicago Bears. It turned...

JUNE 22, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Chicago Bears need Cole Kmet to take the leap in 2021 The Chicago Bears have high expectations for both the near and distant future of the franchise. They sent that signal when they traded multi...

JUNE 16, 2021 • NFLMOCKS.COM

What's next for TE Cole Kmet's development? Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet explains what's next in his development entering year two.

JUNE 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

A year of NFL experience for Cole Kmet — plus a more normal offseason program — has the Chicago Bears tight end feeling stronger, faster and more confident Tight end Cole Kmet, the Chicago Bears' 2020 second-round draft pick, is feeling better about his place in the offense during the second wee...

JUNE 9, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Kyle Pitts, Tyler Higbee, Cole Kmet and more in the Top 5 breakout tight ends for fantasy football Jake Ciely has his Top 5 breakout tight ends for fantasy football, starting with Tyler Higbee and highlighting why Kyle Pitts is historical

JUNE 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

5 comparisons to Cole Kmet rookie season with Chicago Bears When Cole Kmet did not light the world on fire during his rookie season it was not a surprise. It is expected for tight ends to take a bit o...

JUNE 4, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Cole Kmet set to attend tight end summit this Summer Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet will attend a tight end summit in Nashville, Tennessee this Summer.

MAY 20, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chicago Bears 2021 Breakout Candidate: TE Cole Kmet Will Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet break out in his second season in the NFL? We take a look at what's to expect in year two for the for...

MAY 17, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Where would Cole Kmet rank in 2021 TE draft class? When the Chicago Bears drafted Cole Kmet, they knew it was going to be a longer process. To start, tight ends are always the slowest transit...

APRIL 21, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

See the Chicago Bears wish Cole Kmet a happy birthday Happy 22nd birthday Cole!

MARCH 10, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Bears roster tiers: Who are the building blocks? Who's on the bubble? Organizing the roster into tiers, from foundational pieces (Roquan Smith, Cole Kmet) to players on the bubble to those likely gone.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chicago Bears 2020 Rookie Review: TE Cole Kmet We break down the rookie season for tight end Cole Kmet who was selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bromance alert: Jimmy Graham and Cole Kmet can't stop gushing about each other Bears tight ends Jimmy Graham and Cole Kmet had nothing but praise for each other. You could say the pair are sparking quite the bromance.

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Bears TE grades: Jimmy Graham, Cole Kmet proved to be upgrades As we continue our 2020 Bears grades, we’re continuing with a position that was the talk of last offseason, tight end.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Chalk Talk: Why did Kmet draw 15-yard penalty? Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses why Cole Kmet was penalized against the Saints, why the Bears ran the ball late in the first half and wh...

JANUARY 11, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Drop, ejection and penalties sink Bears in playoff loss

A drop in the end zone by Chicago receiver Javon Wims was just one of many mistakes that cost the Bears a chance to stay with New Orleans in a playoff opening loss

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet in playoff debut Kmet caught three passes for 16 yards in Chicago's 21-9 loss to the Saints in the wild-card round.

Impact Kmet had all three of his receptions in the first half and wasn't heard from afterwards in a game the Bears were dominated in time of possession, resulting in limited opportunities. After being an afterthought in the offense through the first 12 games of the season, he was targeted at least six times in four of the last five regular-season games, ending the season with 29 receptions for 243 yards and two touchdowns. He'll enter 2021 in the second year of a four-year contract, and he'll likely be an emerging fantasy force as the team's lead tight end who's expected to play a three-down role.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted eight times in defeat Kmet caught seven passes for 41 yards in the Bears' 35-16 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Kmet was third on the team with eight targets, and he was an important part of a ball-control attack designed to keep the Packers offense off the field. After being an afterthought in the offense through the first 12 games of the season, he was targeted at least six times in four of the last five games, ending the season with 29 receptions for 243 yards and two touchdowns. After the Bears complete their playoff run, he'll enter the second of a four-year contract, and he'll likely be an emerging fantasy force as the team's lead tight end.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for regular-season finale Kmet (shoulder) is active for Sunday's matchup against Green Bay.

Impact The rookie tight end gets the green light for Chicago's Week 17 matchup, as the Bears aim to clinch a second playoff trip in three years with a win over their division rivals. Kmet didn't have any reported issues coming out of last Sunday's win over the Jaguars, but he was labeled questionable for the regular-season finale after submitting limited practices Thursday and Friday. Officially active for his 16th appearance of the year, Kmet enters the regular-season finale with a stat line of 21 receptions, 202 yards and two TDs.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 17 Kmet (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Kmet was a full practice participant Wednesday before logging limited sessions Thursday and Friday. He's played at least 78 percent of offensive snaps in five straight games, and there hasn't been any suggestion he's in serious danger of missing Sunday's all-important contest. The increased playing time hasn't resulted in much production, with Kmet averaging 2.8 catches for 23.2 yards and 0.2 TDs on 5.0 targets the past five weeks.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE