Cole Kmet Out After Helmet-to-Helmet Collision

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet left Sunday’s game at Cincinnati after a helmet-to-helmet collision with Bengals rookie Barrett Carter and was evaluated for a concussion, which was confirmed and ruled him out for the remainder of the contest. He visited the sideline medical tent, went to the locker room at halftime, has entered concussion protocol and will remain sidelined until cleared by an independent neurologist. Kmet had one catch for 10 yards in the game (he was 0-for-1 passing) and entered the week with nine receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown. With Kmet unavailable, rookie tight end Colston Loveland is expected to take on an expanded role in the Bears' tight end group. The injury adds to concerns for a Bears offense already dealing with other absences and could force more single-tight end sets or greater reliance on receivers while Kmet recovers.