The Chicago Bears got good news on the injury front as tight end Cole Kmet returned to practice on Thursday at Halas Hall, according to various media members.

Cole Kmet ended the 2024 season with just 47 catches for 474 yards and four touchdowns. It was a significant regression from 2023, when he totaled 73 catches for 719 yards and six scores. It's been well-documented that Kmet's struggles were more about failed offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's misuse of him,

Kmet, going into his sixth season, has never missed a game and figured to be a key player in coach Ben Johnson's offense this season.