Bears Hit by Running Back Injuries as D’Andre Swift Exits Practice and Kyle Monangai Is Week to Week
D'Andre Swift said Monangai has started running after a hyperextended knee, giving the Bears cautious hope the rookie could be ready for Week 1.
- Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift reported that teammate Kyle Monangai has progressed to running during his recovery from a hyperextended knee injury. Swift also remarked that Monangai "looks good to me," offering hope for the second-year rusher's availability.
- Head coach Ben Johnson labeled Monangai as week to week on Tuesday, citing the hyperextended knee sustained during practice on August 16. The injury casts doubt on his status for the Bears' September 13 season opener against the Carolina Panthers.
- Beyond Swift and Monangai, the Bears' backfield includes Roschon Johnson, Salvon Ahmed, and Zavier Scott. Scott, 27, signed with Chicago on Tuesday after being waived by Minnesota; Ahmed recorded a 49-yard touchdown reception during preseason action.
- Offensive coordinator Press Taylor noted that Roschon Johnson "earned a lot of trust" during camp, providing depth as Monangai's availability remains uncertain. Johnson recorded 15 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown in a preseason victory.
- Although Swift remains the primary back, Monangai could retain fantasy value as a flex option within Chicago's run-heavy offense if he returns to split work this season. He ranked as RB23 in PPR formats from Week 7 last season.
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