With rookies allowed to start reporting to training camp on Tuesday, we’re starting to see Chicago Bears rookie sign their contracts. Second-round cornerback Jaylon Johnson and seventh-round offensive lineman Lachavious Simmons shared on Twitter that they had signed their contracts.
Now, according to The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain, the Bears’ top draft pick second-round tight end Cole Kmet has signed his rookie deal.
I’m told Bears TE Cole Kmet has signed his rookie contract.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) July 21, 2020
Kmet was the top-graded tight end coming out of the 2020 NFL Draft, which made him an appealing prospect for a Bears team coming off one of the worst collective tight end performances in 2019.
The Bears overhauled their tight ends room this offseason with three new faces that will likely occupy three of the four roster spots held by tight ends. Kmet and Demetrius Harris will occupy the “Y” tight end role and veteran Jimmy Graham will be the starting “U” tight end.
Kmet is a big tight end that has the ability to block and be a threat in the passing game. While Matt Nagy’s scheme utilizes the move tight end, expect Kmet to be a big part of what this Bears offense does.
Bears coaches have raved among Kmet during this virtual offseason, including how quickly he’s grasped Nagy’s playbook. Given the importance of the tight end in Nagy’s offense, Kmet has a chance to make an immediate impact on the Bears in his rookie season.
Expect more Bears rookies to sign their deals and for official announcements from the team.
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