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After a brutal first drive of their 2026 season, the Chicago Bears offense has found their footing in a big way. Quarterback Caleb Williams help extended the lead with a wild pass to tight end Cole Kmet.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Bears' Williams put Brees' advice to good use on 22-yard TD vs. Panthers

Bears QB Caleb Williams put Drew Brees' advice to good use on 22-yard TD vs. Panthers

Turns out Brees is an excellent teacher.

Bears reward D'Andre Swift ahead of Week 1 with three-year extension

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 12

‘Buckle up’: Cole Kmet sends message to Bears fans before NFL season

Cole Kmet and the Chicago Bears are one day away from starting their 2026 regular season. The team is hyped and raring to go, aiming to continue proving its critics wrong.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 11

Cole Kmet Has Two-Word Goal for the 2026 Bears in Letter to Fans

It's hard to find a better story of success within the Chicago Bears than Cole Kmet. After growing up as a die-hard Chicago Bears fan, Kmet was selected by the Bears in Round 2 of the 2020 NFL draft, then signed a four-year, $50 million contract extension in 2023.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 9

Chicago Bears find future star in peculiar NFL Draft pick

Entering the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears already had Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland on their roster. But that didn’t stop head coach Ben Johnson and company from selecting tight end Sam Roush with the No.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 27

Bears’ Cole Kmet sends strong message on TE Colston Loveland

Many expect the Chicago Bears to give Cole Kmet fewer targets in the upcoming season in favor of Colston Loveland. The second-year tight end emerged as a capable starter as the 2025 campaign progressed, earning more minutes from the coaching staff.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 26

Bears TE Cole Kmet comments on ‘annoying’ practice development

Cole Kmet and the Chicago Bears are just more than two weeks away from opening their 2026 season. They are deep in preparations for the campaign and are set to play their final preseason game on Saturday.

Chicago Bears News / Lindy's Sports / August 19

Chicago Bears Fantasy Team Names: 400+ Ideas From Caleb to the '85 Shuffle

“Bear” hides inside a dozen everyday phrases, the franchise owns a nickname most teams would envy, and 1985 still writes jokes forty years later. One note before the lists: D.J.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 17

Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Linked in Hypothetical Trade Scenario

Tell me if you've heard this before: Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet has been suggested as a trade candidate. FanSided's Zacary Rotman is just the latest analyst to think the Bears will trade Kmet, and he believes the Kansas City Chiefs would be a possible landing spot for the veteran tight end.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 15

Bears QB Tyson Bagent responds to Cole Kmet’s comments about him

Tyson Bagent is set to start for the Chicago Bears on Saturday. The team will open its preseason slate, giving the backup quarterback a chance to put in more reps.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 11

Chicago Bears rookie tight end turning heads in practice

When the Chicago Bears drafted tight end Sam Roush in round 3 of the 2025 draft, many were shocked due to the team having arguably a top tight end duo in Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 6

‘Everything we are about’: Bears coach has high praise for veteran

Cole Kmet is a consummate professional who continues to do his job well despite seeing his role diminish. He started 2025 as the clear TE1 of the Chicago Bears but played fewer snaps as the season progressed.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 2

‘It’s miserable’: Bears TE Cole Kmet gets brutally honest about lack of touches

Cole Kmet saw his role diminish last season with the Chicago Bears with then-rookie Colston Loveland’s strong play. The veteran started and played more snaps early in the campaign before playing less as the year progressed.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 15

One Chicago Bears position considered ‘among best in NFL’

The tight end position on the Chicago Bears’ 2026 roster is packed with talent. Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet and Sam Roush were the three standouts for

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 12

$50M NFC tight end linked with Denver Broncos in blockbuster trade

Cole Kmet has become a name to watch as trade speculation grows, with the Broncos emerging as a team that could benefit if the Bears decide to make a move.

NFL News / KansasCityHuddle / July 11

$18M Chiefs TE Shown No Faith In Proposed Trade With Chicago Bears

Noah Gray’s future with the Kansas City Chiefs has come under fresh scrutiny after a proposed trade suggested the team should pursue Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet despite Gray signing an $18 million extension last year.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 23

Bears urged to send longtime player to Chiefs to replace Travis Kelce

The Bears are being urged to trade a longtime tight end to the Kansas City Chiefs, and he could be a possible Travis Kelce replacement.

Chiefs might get crucial Patrick Mahomes news before training camp

Chiefs may have found exactly what Patrick Mahomes needs

Cowboys, Bears linked to Maxx Crosby in new trade proposal

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Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 27

Trade Cole Kmet? Bears insider shuts down hypothetical offers, with a catch

The Chicago Bears may be hearing increasing NFL rumors surrounding a potential Cole Kmet trade. For now, though, the organization appears far more interested in competing in 2026 than cashing out on draft capital.