Without tight end Cole Kmet, Bears may run more jumbo six-lineman formations
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Key Points:
- Bears tight end Cole Kmet suffered a season-ending knee injury, prompting the team to explore alternative offensive strategies.
- Coach Ben Johnson indicated the Bears might increase the use of the "jumbo" formation, featuring six offensive linemen, to compensate for Kmet's absence.
- Backup offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo, who has had limited playtime this season due to a previous injury, could see more action in jumbo sets if his performance improves.
- Johnson expressed confidence that the Bears' offense can remain effective despite losing Kmet, emphasizing multiple solutions to maintain both the running game and pass protection.
