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ArticleLuther Burden III set to miss time with groin injury, depleting Bears' already-...August 9, 2026

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Quarterback Caleb Williams will rely on Odunze, running back D'Andre Swift and tight ends Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet as his main options while Burden is sidelined.

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Kmet elevated as primary target with Burden sidelined and thin WR depth.

Cole Kmet is positioned as one of Caleb Williams' main offensive options while Luther Burden III is sidelined. With thin WR depth and Burden out, Kmet's role as a primary target for the Bears offense is elevated.

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Loveland (likely referring to Cole Kmet or a TE) stock surges with Burden sidelined. Multiple comments cite 'Loveland stock up 200%' and 'Smashing th...

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Cole KmetPositiveRole

Bears TE; Burden injury does not directly impact his role. Community notes Kmet still a top-15 TE option; target distribution includes Odunze, Lovela...

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Cole KmetNeutralRole

Kmet caught crossing route from Williams.

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Cole KmetPositiveRole

Kmet catches crossing route from Williams during practice.

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Cole KmetPositiveUsage

Kmet was hot in team drills but had coverage struggles against Hyppolite.

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Cole KmetPositiveUsage

Kmet hot in second-team drills with Bagent; created coverage issues for Hyppolite.

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