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Chicago Bears' Monangai Steps Up Amid RB Injuries

9/9/2025

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The Chicago Bears face key injuries in the running back position ahead of their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
Rookie Kyle Monangai, a seventh-round pick from Rutgers, has impressed coaches despite a hamstring injury.
Head coach Ben Johnson trusts Monangai, noting he "tends to do everything right."
Monangai's offseason performance has solidified his potential backup role.
With Roschon Johnson injured, Monangai's playing time is likely to increase, complementing starter D'Andre Swift.

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The Chicago Bears face key injuries in the running back position ahead of their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
Rookie Kyle Monangai, a seventh-round pick from Rutgers, has impressed coaches despite a hamstring injury.
Head coach Ben Johnson trusts Monangai, noting he "tends to do everything right."
Monangai's offseason performance has solidified his potential backup role.
With Roschon Johnson injured, Monangai's playing time is likely to increase, complementing starter D'Andre Swift.