Bears Dealt Nasty Blow as Kyle Monangai's Injury Timeline Looms Over Season
Bears RB Kyle Monangai is dealing with a new knee injury, and the timeline could threaten his availability for Week 1.
The Chicago Bears are facing a setback as their rookie running back Kyle Monangai is expected to miss parts of the 2026 season due to a knee injury. Monangai left practice early on Sunday with an apparent right knee injury, which was later confirmed as a hyperextended knee by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The injury could keep Monangai out of the first few weeks of the regular season, potentially even Week 1, as the Bears take on the Carolina Panthers on September 13th.
Monangai, who finished the 2025 season with 783 rushing yards and five touchdowns, was a key contributor to the Bears' strong ground game. The duo of Monangai and D Andre Swift led the league in rushing yards (144.5 per game) and powered the Bears' offensive success. With Monangai potentially sidelined, the Bears will now rely on fourth-year back Roschon Johnson to fill in for additional carries.
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