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Cole Kmet likely out for season — NFC North roundup
The Bears fear tight end Cole Kmet suffered a season-ending knee injury after placing him on injured reserve following their win over the Patriots.
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There were no games on the NFC North slate Friday, but it was still a significant day in Chicago, where the Bears’ offense may have lost a key piece for the rest of the year.
Bears: Kmet to IR, Sweat reinstated
Pro Football Rumors reports that the Chicago Bears (5-2) have placed tight end Cole Kmet on injured reserve. According to CBS Sports, the team fears Kmet has suffered a season-ending knee injury after he was carted off in the win over the New England Patriots. Pro Football Rumors adds that Kmet is “likely” done for the year as he undergoes further testing. The Bears had just escaped with a 30-24 victory over New England, but that result may have come with a major cost to their passing game.
In more positive news for Chicago’s defense, Pro Football Rumors notes that the Bears have reinstated defensive end Montez Sweat from suspension. His return bolsters a unit trying to keep pace in a division topped by the undefeated Vikings at 5-0, with Green Bay and Detroit close behind.
Vikings: practice squad reshuffle
At 5-0, the Minnesota Vikings made depth moves on Friday. Per Pro Football Rumors, Minnesota signed outside linebacker Jihad Ward to its practice squad and released offensive tackle Tristan Leigh as part of the day’s taxi squad transactions. In a separate move, the Vikings released running back DeeJay Dallas, also reported by Pro Football Rumors. Ward, a former second-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders out of Illinois, is returning to Minnesota for the second time this year.
Packers–Lions: spotlight on Goff vs. Green Bay’s secondary
Behind Minnesota, the race remains tight with the Green Bay Packers at 4-2 and the Detroit Lions at 3-2. CBS Sports features the Lions–Packers matchup prominently in its Week 7 odds, predictions and expert picks, listing it among the key games on the slate. A separate CBS Sports breakdown focuses on how Detroit quarterback Jared Goff attacks Green Bay’s “stifling” secondary, arguing that how aggressive he is with tight-window throws will be critical in determining how the NFC North showdown is decided.
No additional moves surfaced for Detroit on Friday, while Green Bay’s focus remains on preparing for this direct head-to-head in the divisional chase.