Cole Kmet injured in fourth quarter of Bears vs. Patriots matchup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 3:32 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet suffered a knee injury during Thursday night’s game against the New England Patriots, which is currently ongoing. Kmet was carted off the field after a hit in the fourth quarter, and the Bears have since ruled him out for the remainder of the game. Prior to the injury, Kmet had three receptions for 28 yards. He caught an 8-yard pass from quarterback Caleb Williams before being tackled, leading to concerns about the severity of the injury, which could affect his availability moving forward. Kmet gave a thumbs up to the crowd as he left the field, indicating he was alert after the injury.
- •Kmet injured his right knee late in the fourth quarter
- •He was carted off the field with 5:34 remaining
- •Kmet caught three passes for 28 yards in the game
- •Bears ruled him out immediately after the injury
- •No further details on the severity of the injury have been provided
- 4:29 AMESPN NFL — Kmet injures knee, carted off late in Bears' win
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Bears TE Cole Kmet carted off with knee injury
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Bears TE Cole Kmet carted off with a knee injury
"Bears tight end Cole Kmet exited Thursday night's game against the Patriots on a cart after injuring his right knee in the fourth quarter.
"The Bears' veteran tight end left the game with a potentially serious knee injury.
Sources
External links- ESPN NFLOct 23, 2026, 4:29 AMKmet injures knee, carted off late in Bears' win
Bears tight end Cole Kmet exited Thursday night's game against the Patriots on a cart after injuring his right knee in the fourth quarter.
- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 3:19 AMBears TE Cole Kmet carted off with knee injury
The Bears' veteran tight end left the game with a potentially serious knee injury.
- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 3:10 AMBears TE Cole Kmet carted off with a knee injury
The Bears quickly ruled him out.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 3:21 AMNFL world reacts to Bears kicker Cairo Santos' doink vs. Patriots- NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 3:00 AMBears reveal fitting way fans will honor Mike Ditka against Patriots Thursday
NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 2:50 AMNew England Patriots Named Top Trade Fit for Chargers Star Edge Rusher
NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 2:49 AMBears DB Malik Muhammad doubtful to return with toe injury
NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 2:17 AMFantasy Football Week 7 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Saquon Barkley vs. Chase Brown
NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 2:15 AMBears surrender unthinkably bad last-second TD to Patriots
