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Bears believe Sam Roush will help pick up slack at tight end

With veteran tight end Cole Kmet out for the rest of the season, the Bears are confident that rookie third-round pick Sam Roush will help fill the void.

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 9:25 PM
Bears believe Sam Roush will help pick up slack at tight end
Key Things to Know
  • The Bears expect rookie tight end Sam Roush to take on a larger role following Cole Kmet's season-ending injury.
  • Veteran tight end Cole Kmet suffered a season-ending knee injury during a win over the New England Patriots.
  • Defensive end Montez Sweat returned to the Bears after completing a two-game league suspension.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago Bears expect rookie tight end Sam Roush to step into an expanded role following a season-ending knee injury to veteran Cole Kmet. Head coach Ben Johnson expressed confidence in the third-round draft pick, who serves as the primary backup behind starter Colston Loveland after showing continuous improvement through the season's first seven weeks.

In addition to Roush's elevated responsibilities, defensive end Montez Sweat returned to the team following a two-game NFL suspension. The Bears also officially signed running back and core special teams contributor Zavier Scott to the 53-man roster on Tuesday after exhausting his practice squad elevations.

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