Bears' Cole Kmet likely facing season-ending knee injury after being carted off
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 but lost tight end Cole Kmet to a serious knee injury in the fourth quarter, likely ending his season, with Kmet expected to be placed on injured reserve.
- Kmet, the longest-tenured Bear and a key offensive leader, caught 10 passes for 87 yards and one touchdown this season before the injury, which occurred after a hit by Robert Spillane and Christian Gonzalez.
- Quarterback Caleb Williams expressed strong support for Kmet, emphasizing the tight end's importance to the team and pledging to support him through his recovery.
- With Kmet sidelined, Colston Loveland received increased targets, catching seven passes for 69 yards and a touchdown against New England, marking his second consecutive game with a touchdown.
- The Bears' only other active tight end is rookie Sam Roush, primarily a blocking tight end, while Qadir Ismail and Stephen Carlson remain on the practice squad, raising concerns about depth at the position.
