According to multiple media members, Kmet was spotted leaving the practice field with head trainer Andre Tucker following a 7-on-7 period. CHGO's Mark Carman noted that Kmet was "visibly upset leaving the field." He didn't return to practice. Kmet is at Thursday's practice wearing his helmet and going through light drills.

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

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.