Bears eye more jumbo formations after Kmet's season-ending injury

Bears eye more jumbo formations after Kmet's season-ending injury

Head coach Ben Johnson said on 24 October that the Chicago Bears will likely increase their use of six-lineman ‘jumbo’ formations after tight end Cole Kmet suffered a season-ending knee injury. Kmet sustained a serious right-knee injury during the Bears’ 20 October win over the New England Patriots, was carted off the field and subsequently placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

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October 24, 2026
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Bears consider increased use of jumbo formations after Cole Kmet's season-ending injury
Bears consider increased use of jumbo formations after Cole Kmet's season-ending injury

NBC Sports • 24 Oct 16:31

Chicago tight end Cole Kmet's knee injury may lead the Bears to employ more six-lineman 'jumbo' sets, according to head coach Ben Johnson.

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October 23, 2026
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Bears lose tight end Cole Kmet for season after knee injury
Bears lose tight end Cole Kmet for season after knee injury

ABC7 Chicago • 23 Oct 22:19

Chicago tight end Cole Kmet was sidelined for the remainder of the season following a right-knee injury suffered against the New England Patriots, prompting comments from coach Ben Johnson and others.

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Cole Kmet likely to miss remainder of season after knee injury
Cole Kmet likely to miss remainder of season after knee injury

CBS Sports • 23 Oct 18:15

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet was carted off with a serious knee injury and is expected to be placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

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Bears place TE Cole Kmet on injured reserve, ending his season
Bears place TE Cole Kmet on injured reserve, ending his season

Chicago Sun-Times • 23 Oct 18:10

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet will miss the remainder of the season after a right-knee injury, and the team has filled his roster spot with defensive end Montez Sweat.

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Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet likely out for season with knee injury
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet likely out for season with knee injury

NBC Sports • 23 Oct 15:57

Tight end Cole Kmet suffered a serious knee injury in the Bears' win over the Patriots and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

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