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Bears TE Cole Kmet played through fractured right forearm in season finale

Bears TE Cole Kmet broke his right forearm in the season finale vs. Packers – which he played through – and is expected to be cleared soon.

With Super Bowl LVIII week in full swing, there are plenty of familiar Chicago Bears faces in Las Vegas on Radio Row.

That includes tight end Cole Kmet, who met with some local Chicago of media sporting a brace on his right forearm. As it turns out, Kmet fractured his right forearm in the Bears’ season finale against the Green Bay Packers — and he kept playing because he didn’t realize it.

Kmet’s injury didn’t require surgery, and he’s expected to be cleared soon, he told reporters. Kmet said it won’t impact his offseason.

Kmet is coming off a career year with the Bears, where he emerged as one of the NFL’s best tight ends. He ranked seventh in receptions (73), ninth in receiving yards (719) and second in touchdowns (6) among tight ends. Kmet signed a four-year, $50 million extension before the start of the 2023 season, so Chicago has him locked down through 2027.

Despite battling a knee injury in the final weeks — and that fractured forearm against Green Bay — Kmet has yet to miss a game in his four-year career.

Bears place center Lucas Patrick on injured reserve

Lucas Patrick’s season is done as the Bears have placed him on IR ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Packers.

The Chicago Bears made a roster move that impacts the offensive line ahead of Sunday’s season finale against the Green Bay Packers.

The Bears have placed center Lucas Patrick on injured reserve, sidelining him for Sunday’s game.

Patrick appeared in 16 games this season, which included 15 starts, where he played primarily at center. He landed on the injury report Friday with a calf injury, and he was dubbed questionable against the Packers.

With Patrick sidelined, Chicago has a few options at center. The most likely replacement is Dan Feeney, who the team acquired ahead of the start of the season in a trade with the Miami Dolphins.

While veteran Cody Whitehair, who’s not in the starting lineup with Teven Jenkins and Nate Davis at guard, has experience at center, he had issues earlier this year in Patrick’s absence. Former fifth-round pick Doug Kramer, who was elevated from the practice squad, is also an option. But he’ll likely serve as a reserve.

Patrick is set to hit the free agent market this offseason, so he very well could’ve already played his final game with the Bears.

Bears Week 18 injury report: Jaylon Johnson doubtful, Cole Kmet questionable vs. Packers

The Bears have released their final injury report and game designations ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Packers.

The Chicago Bears (7-9) released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers (8-8).

While cornerback Jaylon Johnson said earlier this week he expected to play against the Packers, he’s officially listed as doubtful after not practicing all week with a shoulder injury.

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who missed last week’s game with a concussion, remains in concussion protocol and has already been ruled out.

Chicago has five players who are questionable against the Packers: tight end Cole Kmet (knee), cornerback Kyler Gordon (calf), running back Khalil Herbert (back), center Lucas Patrick (calf) and long snapper Patrick Scales (foot).

The good news? Wide receiver DJ Moore (ankle) and backup quarterback Tyson Bagent (illness) practiced in full and have no injury designation for Sunday.

Here’s a look at the injury report for the Bears and Packers after Friday’s practices:

Chicago Bears

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
QB Tyson Bagent illness DNP DNP FP —
CB Kyler Gordon calf — — LP Questionable
RB Khalil Herbert back — LP DNP Questionable
CB Jaylon Johnson shoulder DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
TE Cole Kmet knee DNP LP FP Questionable
WR Darnell Mooney concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
WR DJ Moore ankle LP LP FP —
C Lucas Patrick calf — — LP Questionable
LS Patrick Scales foot DNP DNP FP Questionable

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Green Bay Packers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
CB Jaire Alexander shoulder FP FP FP —
S Zayne Anderson knee LP FP FP —
LB De’Vondre Campbell neck FP FP FP —
RB AJ Dillon thumb/neck DNP DNP DNP Out
S Rudy Ford hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out
OL Elgton Jenkins knee/ankle DNP DNP LP Questionable
RB Aaron Jones knee/finger LP LP LP —
LB Isaiah McDuffie concussion/neck DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
TE Luke Musgrave** kidney LP LP LP Questionable
OL Josh Myers neck LP FP FP —
CB Keisean Nixon quadricep LP FP FP —
S Jonathan Owens knee LP LP LP —
WR Jayden Reed chest LP LP LP Questionable
S Darnell Savage shoulder FP FP FP —
DL T.J. Slaton knee/foot LP LP LP —
LB Preston Smith ankle DNP DNP LP Questionable
OL Luke Tenuta** ankle FP FP FP Questionable
LB Quay Walker shoulder LP FP FP —
WR Christian Watson hamstring LP LP DNP Questionable
WR Dontayvion Wicks chest LP FP FP Questionable
RB Emanuel Wilson** shoulder FP FP FP Questionable

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

**designated to return from IR

Bears Week 18 injury report: Jaylon Johnson DNP, Cole Kmet limited Thursday

Here’s a look at the Bears’ Week 18 injury report following Thursday’s practice:

The Chicago Bears (7-9) released their second injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers (8-8).

Cornerback Jaylon Johnson was once again sidelined with a shoulder injury, although he insists that he “100 percent” expects to play against the Packers on Sunday.

Tight end Cole Kmet, who’s been dealing with a knee injury, returned to practice in limited fashion after missing Wednesday’s practice.

Elsewhere, long snapper Patrick Scales is dealing with a foot injury, wide receiver Darnell Mooney remains in concussion protocol and quarterback Tyson Bagent is dealing with an illness.

Wide receiver DJ Moore (ankle) and running back Khalil Herbert (back) was also limited on Thursday.

Here’s a look at the injury report for the Bears and Packers (TBA) after Thursday’s practices:

Chicago Bears

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
QB Tyson Bagent illness DNP DNP
RB Khalil Herbert back — LP
CB Jaylon Johnson shoulder DNP DNP
TE Cole Kmet knee DNP LP
TE Marcedes Lewis rest — DNP
WR Darnell Mooney concussion DNP DNP
WR DJ Moore ankle LP LP
LS Patrick Scales foot DNP DNP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Green Bay Packers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
CB Jaire Alexander shoulder FP FP
S Zayne Anderson knee LP FP
LB De’Vondre Campbell neck FP FP
RB AJ Dillon thumb/neck DNP DNP
S Rudy Ford hamstring DNP DNP
OL Elgton Jenkins knee/ankle DNP DNP
RB Aaron Jones knee/finger LP LP
LB Isaiah McDuffie concussion/neck DNP DNP
TE Luke Musgrave** kidney LP LP
OL Josh Myers neck LP FP
CB Keisean Nixon quadricep LP FP
S Jonathan Owens knee LP LP
WR Jayden Reed chest LP LP
S Darnell Savage shoulder FP FP
DL T.J. Slaton knee/foot LP LP
LB Preston Smith ankle DNP DNP
OL Luke Tenuta** ankle FP FP
LB Quay Walker shoulder LP FP
WR Christian Watson hamstring LP LP
WR Dontayvion Wicks chest LP FP
RB Emanuel Wilson** shoulder FP FP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

**designated to return from IR

Bears Week 18 injury report: Jaylon Johnson, Cole Kmet DNP Wednesday

Here’s a look at the Bears’ Week 18 injury report following Wednesday’s practice:

The Chicago Bears (7-9) released their first injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers (8-8).

The Bears had five players sidelined for Wednesday’s practice, including cornerback Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) and tight end Cole Kmet (knee). Johnson suffered a shoulder injury in the first half of last week’s win against the Atlanta Falcons. While Kmet did play in that game, he wasn’t involved much as he continues to battle a knee injury suffered in Week 16.

Elsewhere, long snapper Patrick Scales is dealing with a foot injury, wide receiver Darnell Mooney remains in concussion protocol and quarterback Tyson Bagent is dealing with an illness.

Wide receiver DJ Moore was limited with an ankle injury.

Here’s a look at the injury report for the Bears and Packers after Wednesday’s practices:

Chicago Bears

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
QB Tyson Bagent illness DNP
CB Jaylon Johnson shoulder DNP
TE Cole Kmet knee DNP
WR Darnell Mooney concussion DNP
WR DJ Moore ankle LP
LS Patrick Scales foot DNP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Green Bay Packers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
CB Jaire Alexander shoulder FP
S Zayne Anderson knee LP
LB De’Vondre Campbell neck FP
RB AJ Dillon thumb/neck DNP
S Rudy Ford hamstring DNP
OL Elgton Jenkins knee/ankle DNP
RB Aaron Jones knee/finger LP
LB Isaiah McDuffie concussion/neck DNP
TE Luke Musgrave** kidney LP
OL Josh Myers neck LP
CB Keisean Nixon quadricep LP
S Jonathan Owens knee LP
WR Jayden Reed chest LP
S Darnell Savage shoulder FP
DL T.J. Slaton knee/foot LP
LB Preston Smith ankle DNP
OL Luke Tenuta** ankle FP
LB Quay Walker shoulder LP
WR Christian Watson hamstring LP
WR Dontayvion Wicks chest LP
RB Emanuel Wilson** shoulder FP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

**designated to return from IR

Bears TE Cole Kmet expected to play vs. Falcons

The Bears are expected to have one of their top offensive weapons in Cole Kmet (knee) against the Falcons.

The Chicago Bears are expected to have one of their top offensive weapons available when they host the Atlanta Falcons in their home finale Sunday.

Tight end Cole Kmet, who’s been nursing a knee injury suffered in last Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, only practice in limited fashion on Friday and was dubbed questionable against the Falcons. But according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Kmet is expected to suit up against Atlanta.

That’s huge news for Chicago’s offense, who will be without wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who has a concussion. Justin Fields will have one of his top weapons, alongside wide receiver DJ Moore, at his disposal against a talented Falcons defense.

Kmet, who signed a four-year contract extension last offseason, has been having a career year with Chicago. In 15 games, Kmet has career highs in catches (70) and yards (678) and his six touchdowns is just one shy from tying his career-best from last season.

Bears Week 17 injury report: Teven Jenkins clears protocol, Cole Kmet questionable vs. Falcons

The Bears have released their final injury report and game designations ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Falcons.

The Chicago Bears (6-9) released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 17 game against the Atlanta Falcons (7-8).

Left guard Teven Jenkins has cleared concussion protocol, so he’ll be back in the lineup on Sunday against the Falcons. Center Lucas Patrick, however, is questionable with a knee injury.

Tight end Cole Kmet, who suffered a knee injury last week, was limited on Friday and is officially questionable. Wide receiver Darnell Mooney remains in concussion protocol, and he’s already been ruled out for Sunday.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Bears and Falcons after Friday’s practices:

Chicago Bears

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
LG Teven Jenkins concussion FP FP FP —
TE Cole Kmet knee DNP DNP LP Questionable
WR Darnell Mooney concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
C Lucas Patrick knee DNP LP LP Questionable
LB Noah Sewell knee FP FP FP —
WR Equanimeous St. Brown pectoral FP FP FP —

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Atlanta Falcons

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
DE Calais Campbell rest DNP — FP —
RB Cordarrelle Patterson rest DNP — — —
OL Chris Lindstrom ankle LP LP FP —
NT David Onyemata ankle LP LP FP —
OL Drew Dalman ankle LP LP FP —
OL Jake Matthews knee LP LP FP —
OL Kaleb McGary knee LP LP LP Questionable
LB Lorenzo Carter neck LP LP FP —
QB Taylor Heinicke ankle LP LP FP —

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Bears Week 17 injury report: Cole Kmet, Darnell Mooney DNP Thursday

Here’s a look at the Bears’ Week 17 injury report following Thursday’s practice:

The Chicago Bears (6-9) released their second injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 17 game against the Atlanta Falcons (7-8).

Chicago was again without some key contributors at practice, including tight end Cole Kmet (knee) and wide receiver Darnell Mooney (concussion).

Left guard Teven Jenkins remains in concussion protocol, but he practiced in full for the second straight day. He continues to trend toward clearing protocol in time for Sunday’s game.

Wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (pectoral) and linebacker Noah Sewell (knee) practiced in full for the second straight day.

Here’s a look at the injury report for the Bears and Falcons (TBA) after Thursday’s practices:

Chicago Bears

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
LG Teven Jenkins concussion FP FP
TE Cole Kmet knee DNP DNP
TE Marcedes Lewis rest — DNP
WR Darnell Mooney concussion DNP DNP
C Lucas Patrick knee DNP LP
LB Noah Sewell knee FP FP
WR Equanimeous St. Brown pectoral FP FP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Atlanta Falcons

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
DE Calais Campbell rest DNP —
RB Cordarrelle Patterson rest DNP —
OL Chris Lindstrom ankle LP LP
NT David Onyemata ankle LP LP
OL Drew Dalman ankle LP LP
OL Jake Matthews knee LP LP
OL Kaleb McGary knee LP LP
LB Lorenzo Carter neck LP LP
QB Taylor Heinicke ankle LP LP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Bears Week 17 injury report: Cole Kmet, Darnell Mooney DNP Wednesday

Here’s a look at the Bears’ Week 17 injury report following Wednesday’s practice:

The Chicago Bears (6-9) released their first injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 17 game against the Atlanta Falcons (7-8).

Chicago was without some key contributors at practice, including tight end Cole Kmet (knee), wide receiver Darnell Mooney (concussion) and center Lucas Patrick (knee).

There was some good news with running back D’Onta Foreman (personal) , wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (pectoral) and linebacker Noah Sewell (knee) returning to practice.

Left guard Teven Jenkins remains in concussion protocol, but he was listed as a full participant during Wednesday’s practice. It’s an encouraging sign for his availability for Sunday.

Here’s a look at the injury report for the Bears and Falcons (TBA) after Wednesday’s practices:

Chicago Bears

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
RB D’Onta Foreman personal FP
LG Teven Jenkins concussion FP
TE Cole Kmet knee DNP
WR Darnell Mooney concussion DNP
C Lucas Patrick knee DNP
LB Noah Sewell knee FP
WR Equanimeous St. Brown pectoral FP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Atlanta Falcons

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
DE Calais Campbell rest DNP
RB Cordarrelle Patterson rest DNP
OL Chris Lindstrom ankle LP
NT David Onyemata ankle LP
OL Drew Dalman ankle LP
OL Jake Matthews knee LP
OL Kaleb McGary knee LP
LB Lorenzo Carter neck LP
QB Taylor Heinicke ankle LP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Bears TE Cole Kmet’s knee injury ‘looks positive’

Cole Kmet suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s win against the Cardinals. While it looks positive, the Bears have to wait and see tomorrow.

The Chicago Bears kicked off the holidays with a win against the Arizona Cardinals, but it didn’t come without a cost.

Tight end Cole Kmet suffered a knee injury early in the third quarter of Sunday’s game, and he didn’t return. Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters after the game that Kmet’s injury “looks positive,” although the Bears will have to wait and see Monday.

Kmet’s injury was a huge blow to Chicago’s offense, which had an explosive first half against Arizona. Kmet had four catches for a career-high 107 yards — and even though he missed most of the second half, he still led the Bears in receiving.

Kmet has been a valuable asset to Chicago’s passing offense, where he’s been one of the few dependable weapons for quarterback Justin Fields. The Bears inked Kmet to a four-year contract extension last summer, and he’s proving to be worth every penny.

With two games left this season, Kmet is already having a career year. He already has a career-high 66 receptions for 678 yards. His six touchdowns are just one shy from tying his career-best seven scores from 2022.