Monangai has experience playing all three downs and performed admirably as a pass-protector in spite of a smaller frame at 5-foot-8 and 211 pounds. He did not test well athletically, but Monangai still inspired the Bears to select him in Round 7. Chicago's backfield could present opportunities to the rookie out of Rutgers, and Monangai's tenacity as a runner could lead to more and more looks if he can get his foot in the door. New-hire head coach Ben Johnson has a history of employing a split backfield and drastically reduced D'Andre Swift's playing time upon becoming offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in 2022. We could see something similar in Chicago. Monangai has an uphill battle in 2025 and is not worth rostering in anything but the deepest leagues.
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Fantasy News
Bears' Kyle Monangai: Won't suit up Sunday
Rotowire
Monangai (undisclosed) isn't in uniform for Sunday's preseason game against the Bills, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Monangai's absence is presumably injury-related, as the rookie seventh-round pick is battling to make the team and even has a chance to carve out a role right away in a Bears backfield that's banged up behind starter D'Andre Swift. Biggs speculates that Monangai may have gotten hurt in Friday's joint practice with the Bills. Ian Wheeler and Brittain Brown are healthy heading into Sunday's exhibition game, as is Swift, while Monangai joins Roschon Johnson (foot), Travis Homer (calf) and Deion Hankins (concussion) among the ranks of injured Bears running backs.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Battling for depth role
Rotowire
Monangai is a longshot for touches but could climb the Bears' depth chart Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.
After being drafted in the seventh round, the rookie enters a crowded backfield behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson. Monangai will likely begin as the RB3 or RB4 but brings a productive college resume, including consecutive 1,200-yard seasons at Rutgers. Unless injuries occur, Monangai may be limited to special teams and spot work early in the year.
