Bears Rule Kyle Monangai Out Before Packers Game

The Chicago Bears ruled out running back Kyle Monangai for their game against the Green Bay Packers after a toe injury worsened. Head coach Ben Johnson announced the decision, leaving Chicago without one of its top rushing contributors.

According to NBC Sports, Monangai is wearing a boot because of the toe injury and will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis. Johnson said the thumb injury previously discussed was not the main concern.

Monangai produced 146 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries in the Bears' 23-12 win over the Jets. According to Yahoo Sports, he leads Chicago with 324 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns and a 5.4 yards-per-carry average this season.

The Bears entered the matchup with the NFL's top rushing offense, averaging 196.3 rushing yards per game, according to Yahoo Sports. Their offense had averaged 429 total yards per game, with the running game playing a major role.

Johnson said Monangai's recovery timeline remains uncertain during his Friday press conference.

"We'll see how long that injury sidelines him," said Ben Johnson, Bears head coach.

With Monangai unavailable, Chicago is expected to give D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson larger roles in the backfield. Swift returned to focus after being benched following a second fumble of the season against the Jets.

Swift addressed his ball security concerns ahead of the game.

"My issues holding onto the ball are over now," said D'Andre Swift.

Roschon Johnson also received increased attention after limited opportunities in previous seasons. Against the Jets, he recorded four carries for 16 yards after having two rushing attempts for 17 yards in 2025.

The Bears also had an open roster spot after Monangai's absence. Johnson said the team could elevate a player returning from the physically unable to perform list.

"Highly likely we elevate one of them to the 53 now that we have an extra spot available. We'll probably do that within the next couple days," said Ben Johnson, Bears head coach.

The players considered for promotion included Kyler Gordon, Shemar Turner and Noah Sewell, according to Johnson's comments reported by Yahoo Sports.