The Chicago Bears might have pulled off a 30-24 win against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, but the celebration took a massive hit when tight end Cole Kmet left the game late with a knee injury. It’s a gut punch for the team and the fanbase, especially after a hard-fought victory.
Kmet’s Troubling Exit from Soldier Field
Midway through the fourth quarter, with the Bears on their second-to-last possession, Kmet went down after snagging an 8-yard pass. He was eventually carted off the field, tossing a thumbs-up to fans at Soldier Field, but that small gesture of optimism couldn’t hide how serious his immediate removal felt. This guy is a fan favorite and a crucial piece of the Bears’ offense, so seeing him go down like that, especially so late in a tight game, was brutal.
Coach Johnson Doesn’t Sugarcoat It
After the game, Bears head coach Ben Johnson wasn’t mincing words about Kmet’s condition. When asked during the postgame presser, Johnson straight up said, “I don’t think it looked very good.” Ouch. The team’s planning a deeper evaluation on Monday to really figure out the severity of Kmet’s right knee injury. While they haven’t given any timeline for his return, Johnson’s honesty about how bad it looked is a pretty clear signal that Kmet could be out for a while. Medical experts are gonna dig in and determine just how much time he’ll miss.
So, with Kmet sidelined, who’s stepping up to fill those big shoes? Colston Loveland is set to get more snaps, and third-round rookie Sam Roush is also gonna see increased playing time. This could be a silver lining for Roush’s development, getting him valuable reps on the field. But still, you never want to see a player like Kmet go down, especially when he’s such a key playmaker for the offense. All eyes will be on Monday’s evaluation to see just how long the Bears will be without their impactful tight end.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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