Cole Kmet Start or sit, Week 9

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2026 season (8 games): 12 rec · 103 rec yds

• Wk 7vs NEW 30-243 rec, 28 rec yds4.3 pts
• Wk 6@ ATLW 31-232 rec, 3 rec yds1.3 pts
• Wk 5@ GBL 7-311 rec, 8 rec yds1.3 pts
• Wk 4vs NYJW 23-122 rec, 13 rec yds2.3 pts
• Wk 3vs PHIW 27-70.0 pts

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Cole Kmet: quick answers

Who does Cole Kmet play in week 9?

Cole Kmet faces Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the Chicago Bears.

What's happening with Cole Kmet

• Cole Kmet remains sidelined with an injury, prompting the Bears to add a replacement tight end to the roster ahead of their Monday night matchup with the Seahawks. His absence leaves Chicago needing extra depth at the position for this key divisional-style showdown.

  Mon, Nov 2, 4:39 PM ET·Source:Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Cole Kmet is out for the season after suffering a serious injury, according to reports in the Week 7 injury roundup. The Bears will need to lean more heavily on their other tight ends and pass catchers for the remainder of the year as he recovers.

  Mon, Oct 26, 8:23 AM ET·Source:4for4·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Cole Kmet is out for the season after suffering a knee injury Thursday night. With their top tight end sidelined, the Bears are expected to compensate by using jumbo six-lineman formations more frequently to fill the void in their offense.

  Sat, Oct 24, 12:30 PM ET·Source:NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Cole Kmet's roster spot opened up after he was sidelined with an injury, prompting the Bears to fill the vacancy by bringing back a pass-rusher on a $98 million contract. His absence leaves Chicago thinner at tight end while the team waits for him to return to full health.

  Fri, Oct 23, 7:01 PM ET·Source:Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Cole Kmet's season has ended due to injury, prompting Chicago to settle on an internal plan at tight end rather than pursue outside help. The Bears will lean on their current depth chart to fill the void left by Kmet for the remainder of the year.

  Fri, Oct 23, 3:36 PM ET·Source:Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)