Bears TE Cole Kmet: NFLPA scandal 'really unfortunate'

Chicago Bears tight ends Stephen Carlson #88 and Cole Kmet #85 run drills on the first day of training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-TimesAshlee Rezin/Sun-Times

NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell resigned last week after a series of controversies.

“Obviously it’s unfortunate to see that happen with your union,” tight end Cole Kmet, the Bears’ union representative, said Wednesday. “It is really unfortunate. Hopefully we can respond and put good leadership in place.”

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