The Chicago Bears pulled off a win over the New England Patriots during Thursday Night Football, 30-24, but it wasn't all smiles. During the game, they lost one of their strongest players when tight end Cole Kmet exited the game late due to a knee injury.
With the Bears nearing the end of their second-to-last possession, Kmet went down with a knee injury after picking up 8 yards on a pass midway through the fourth quarter. He was later carted to the locker room, offering a thumbs-up to fans at Soldier Field along the way. While the gesture offered a small reason for optimism, his immediate removal from the game was troubling news for Chicago, especially because of his popularity with fans and the key role he plays in the team's offense.
So, what's the status of Kmet's injury, and will he be back this season? Here's the latest Cole Kmet injury update.
Bears coach Ben Johnson shares an update on Cole Kmet's knee injury after Thursday night's win
Bears head coach Ben Johnson was honest about Kmet's condition after the game. He was asked about it, of course, during the postgame presser and said the team was planning a deeper evaluation on Monday to find out just how serious Kmet's right knee injury is right now. He also said, "I don't think it looked very good."
The Bears haven't hinted at how long Kmet will be out due to his knee injury. Since Johnson admitted that it didn't look good, though, that's a sign that he could be out for a while. The team will conduct testing and have medical experts determine the severity of the injury and how much time he'll miss.
When Kmet is sidelined, Colston Loveland will get time on the field, as will third-round rookie Sam Roush. The extra playing time will be helpful for developing Roush, so that's a silver lining in this situation.
