Bears 2020 training camp preview: Tight ends

While the Bears have a crowded TE room, there are ultimately just four roster spots up for grabs. Let’s take a look at the Bears TEs.

Cole Kmet

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With Chicago’s tight end struggles in 2019, the Bears used their top draft pick to bring in the most NFL-ready tight end in Notre Dame’s Cole Kmet. Last season with Notre Dame, he set career highs with 43 receptions, 515 yards and six touchdowns.

Kmet figures to assume the starting “Y” tight end role, where he’ll be utilized as a blocker and pass catcher. Given the importance of the tight end in Matt Nagy’s offense, Kmet has a chance to collect some yardage in this offense. He can certainly make an immediate impact on the Bears in his rookie season — if all goes right