Bears' Kyle Monangai: Not expected to return Sunday
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Monangai (thumb/toe) isn't slated to play in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, but he's expected to return after the Bears' Week 10 bye in a Week 11 matchup with the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Monangai was able to get back on the practice field Friday for the first time since suffering a turf-toe injury versus the Jets on Oct. 4, but his limited showing in that session seemingly won't be enough to clear him to suit up Sunday. The Bears have a Week 10 bye on tap, so it comes as no surprise that the team likely will hold off on Monangai's return for two more weeks. Yet again, D'Andre Swift will pace Chicago's backfield this weekend, with Roschon Johnson also on hand for RB reps.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Questionable for Sunday
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Monangai (thumb/toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported Monangai took part in drills Friday for the first time since suffering a turf toe injury against the Jets on Oct. 4, and the activity was enough to give him a chance to return to action this weekend. The Bears play on Sunday Night Football in Week 9, so there won't be many options to pivot to if Monangai ends up missing a fifth consecutive contest. Even if he's able to suit up, it stands to reason he likely won't handle his normal workload (16.3 touches per game this season), especially with fellow RB D'Andre Swift running on all cylinders at the moment.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Another DNP on Thursday
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Monangai (thumb/toe) didn't practice Thursday.
Monangai also missed Wednesday's walkthrough due to the turf-toe injury that has sidelined him the last four contests. With no activity to speak of so far and just one more chance to practice this week, he seems to be trending toward another absence Sunday against the Buccaneers, something that may be confirmed on Friday's injury report. D'Andre Swift will continue to pace the Bears backfield for as long as Monangai is sidelined, with Roschon Johnson on hand for any RB reps that linger.
Monangai (thumb/toe) didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough.
Monangai continues to be listed as a DNP due to the turf-toe injury that's held him out of the last four games. It doesn't bode well for his odds to return to action Sunday against the Buccaneers that he remains sidelined, and the Bears have a Week 10 bye, so the team may be focused on getting him healthy for the final eight contests of the campaign. D'Andre Swift will continue to lead Chicago's backfield for as long as Monangai is out, with Roschon Johnson picking up the scraps behind Swift.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Won't play against Seattle
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Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Saturday that Monangai (thumb/toe) will not play against the Seahawks on Monday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
It will be the fourth consecutive game that Monangai will miss while nursing thumb and toe injuries. His next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 8, but he would need to be cleared to practice before the Bears entertain bringing the second-year pro back into the fold. Roschon Johnson will continue to serve as the Bears' RB2 behind D'Andre Swift in Monangai's absence, while Zavier Scott -- who was signed to the active roster Tuesay -- provides additional backfield depth.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Sits out Friday's practice
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Monangai (thumb/toe) was listed as a non-participant for Friday's practice, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Monangai has now missed another practice while managing thumb and toe issues. He hasn't practiced in weeks and appears headed for another absence Monday night against the Seahawks. If Monangai does sit, Roschon Johnson would again handle backup duties behind D'Andre Swift.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Not on field Wednesday
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Monangai (thumb/toe) was on a stationary bike during warmups but wasn't on the field during the open portion of Wednesday's practice, Adam Jahns of AllCHGO.com reports.
Monangai has missed the last three games due to a turf toe injury, and until he's able to mix into drills in some capacity, he likely isn't a candidate to return to action. Thursday's injury report will reveal his activity level to begin Week 8 prep, but if he doesn't practice, he'll have two more chances to do so ahead of Monday's game at Seattle.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Won't play in Week 7
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Monangai (thumb/toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Patriots.
Monangai thus will miss a third game in a row as he tends to a turf toe injury. Last Friday, head coach Ben Johnson relayed to Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com that the Bears are expecting to place Monangai on injured reserve, so he appears to have a chance to return in Week 8 at Seattle on Monday Night Football, assuming he's able to get back on the practice field next week. In the meantime, though, D'Andre Swift will continue to lead Chicago's backfield, with Roschon Johnson on hand for RB reps that linger.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Listed as DNP on practice estimate
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Monangai (thumb/toe) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report.
After missing the last two games due to thumb and turf toe injuries, Monangai wasn't able to participate in Monday's walkthrough, indicating that a third straight absence is possible this week. Head coach Ben Johnson told Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com on Friday that Monangai remains week-to-week but will avoid injured reserve, so if the running back is inactive Thursday against the Patriots, he may be aiming to return in Week 8 at Seattle on Monday, Nov. 2. As long as Monangai is sidelined, D'Andre Swift will lead the Bears backfield, with Roschon Johnson in a complemtary role.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Out for Week 6
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Monangai (thumb/toe) was ruled out for Sunday's game in Atlanta.
Monangai is tending to a turf toe injury that now will force a second absence in a row. With Monangai on the sidelines, Roschon Johnson will serve as the complementary RB behind starter D'Andre Swift, but such a role equated to 10 touches for 40 yards from scrimmage for the former in last Sunday's loss at Green Bay. Meanwhile, Monangai's next chance for game action is next Thursday against the Patriots.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Will avoid injured reserve
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Monangai (toe), per head coach Ben Johnson, remains week-to-week but is "trending in the right direction" and will avoid injured reserve, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Johnson's comments suggest Monangai could miss more time, but they also indicate he is not facing an extended absence. His status for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons will officially be revealed when the Bears release their final injury report of the week later Friday.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Misses practice again Thursday
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Monangai (toe) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report.
With Monangai now opening Week 6 prep with back-to-back missed sessions, his status for Sunday's game remains in question. The Bears' Friday report should provide more clarity on his status going into Sunday's game against the Falcons. If Monangai is unable to go, look for D'Andre Swift to handle the bulk of the work while Roschon Johnson gets a slight bump in playing time.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Estimated as DNP on Wednesday
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Monangai (thumb/toe) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.
Monangai technically is being listed with a pair of health concerns, but it's a turf toe injury that sidelined him this past Sunday at Green Bay and is threatening to keep him there for at least one more week. Fellow RB D'Andre Swift avoided the Bears' first Week 6 injury report entirely, so he's poised to be the team's clear lead runner for as long as Monangai is out.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Ruled out for Week 5
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Monangai (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Monangai visited a toe specialist and is now in a walking boot. According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, Monangai is considered week-to-week, though he's not a candidate for injured reserve, which would suggest the Bears expect the running back to return within the next four weeks. Roschon Johnson seems likely to take on an increased offensive role behind D'Andre Swift (hip/knee).
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Status uncertain due to turf toe
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Monangai is tending to a turf toe injury that's making his status uncertain for the next 1-to-2 weeks, but the running back is aiming to play through it, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Monangai came out of Week 4 with a right thumb issue, but the health concern that popped up on Wednesday's practice report may be threatening his availability in the short term. He hasn't practiced so far this week and has only one more opportunity to mix into drills Friday before the Bears potentially make a ruling on him ahead of Sunday's game in Green Bay. If Monangai is inhibited or sidelined this weekend, D'Andre Swift (hip/knee) likely will handle a workhorse role out of Chicago's backfield, though Roschon Johnson also could experience an expanded workload.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Another DNP on Thursday
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Monangai (thumb/toe) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.
With back-to-back absences to begin Week 5 prep due to thumb and toe injuries, Monangai now has only one more chance to mix into drills Friday, at which point the Bears could make a ruling on his availability for Sunday's game at Green Bay. Meanwhile, backfield mate D'Andre Swift (hip/knee) upgraded to limited Thursday, seemingly putting him in a better spot to suit up this weekend.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Does not practice Wednesday
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Monangai (toe/thumb) did not practice Wednesday.
The thumb injury was known coming out of Sunday's win, but the toe issue is a new revelation. Monangai peeled off 146 yards over 30 carries before coach Ben Johnson announced that the second-year back was dealing with a thumb issue. The Bears kept him out of practice Wednesday, so Monangai's status is now on the radar for the rest of the week. Of note, D'Andre Swift (hip/knee) also did not practice Wednesday. Chicago's run game has been key to keeping things on track in Caleb Williams' absence.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Thumb injury not considered an issue
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Head coach Ben Johnson said Wednesday that Monangai's thumb injury is not an issue, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
While Johnson downplayed Monangai's thumb, he did say the running back is feeling the effects of his 30-carry workload from last Sunday's win over the Jets. The Bears could limit Monangai's snaps in practice this week, and it's fair to wonder if D'Andre Swift will step back into the clear lead role for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Packers.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Day-to-day due to thumb issue
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Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that Monangai is considered day-to-day after sustaining a right thumb injury in Sunday's 23-12 win over the Jets, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Monangai was on the bench for the final four minutes of the victory due to the injury, but he handled a hefty workload prior to his departure, finishing the day with 30 carries for 146 yards and two touchdowns while tacking on a four-yard reception on his lone target. With imaging on Monangai's thumb revealing nothing overly concerning, Johnson is expecting the second-year back to be fine for next Sunday's matchup with the Packers. Even so, it wouldn't be surprising if Monangai ended up being a non-participant or limited participant when the Bears begin Week 5 prep Wednesday.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Tending to thumb issue
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Coach Ben Johnson said after Sunday's 23-12 win against the Jets that Monangai suffered a thumb injury during the contest, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Monangai ripped off 30 carries for 146 yards and two touchdowns to go with a four-yard catch on his only target in Week 4, while fellow RB D'Andre Swift notched 15 rushes himself for 58 yards and hauled in both of his targets for 16 yards. Perhaps the breakdown of RB touches among them is related to the knee injury that Swift tended to in advance of this game, but in any case Monangai now is dealing with a health concern of his own. The statuses of the two thus will bear monitoring as Chicago gears up for an NFC North road showdown with the Packers next Sunday.
