Former Notre Dame star Cole Kmet suffered a scary injury on Thursday, being carted off after suffering a leg injury and being unable to leave under his own power.
The Chicago Bears tight end was hurt late in the fourth quarter, taking a hard hit after making a catch and being unable to get back up.
Cole Kmet Ruled Out
The Bears quickly announced after the injury that Kmet had been ruled out for the game. The Bears were holding a 27-21 lead at the time he was hurt, looking to run out the clock with a final drive.
Notre Dame Star Became Steady NFL Player
Kmet established himself as a standout tight end during his three-year career at Notre Dame, capped off with a stellar final season. He made 43 receptions for 515 yards and six touchdowns as a junior in 2019.
Kmet has been a steady presence for the Bears since joining the team as a second-round pick in 2020, appearing in 106 games with 94 starts. He has made 295 receptions for 2,998 yards and 22 touchdowns.
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