{
  "id": 12764729,
  "title": "Bears Offense Dealt 2 More Brutal Injury Blows Before Packers Game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/bears-offense-dealt-2-more-brutal-injury-blows-before-packers-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T02:01:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/bears-offense-dealt-2-more-brutal-injury-blows-before-packers-game-12538728"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago Bears are set to take on the Green Bay Packers in Week 5, aiming to maintain their winning streak. However, the team faces a significant setback with updates on two crucial running backs. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, neither D Andre Swift nor Kyle Monangai practiced for the upcoming game. Schefter revealed that Swift is struggling with hip and knee injuries, while Monangai is dealing with thumb and toe injuries. The absence of Swift and Monangai poses a formidable challenge for the Bears, especially as they prepare to face their division rival, the Packers. Swift, a Pro Bowler, has contributed three touchdowns, 69 rushes, and 311 rushing yards in four games this season for the Bears. His performance in the previous season was even more impressive, with nine touchdowns, 223 rushes, and 1,087 rushing yards in 16 games. Monangai's contribution has been notable as well, boasting three touchdowns, 60 rushes, and 324 rushing yards in three games this season. His rookie year was equally impressive, with five touchdowns, 169 rushes, and 783 rushing yards in 17 games.",
  "summary": "Chicago Bears running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai were both not present at the team's latest practice.",
  "key_points": [
    "D Andre Swift struggles with hip and knee injuries",
    "Kyle Monangai deals with thumb and toe injuries",
    "Bears face significant setback with two key running backs out"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}