2026 · WEEK 5 CLOSE
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Monangai (thumb/toe) was ruled out for Sunday's game in Atlanta.
Monangai is tending to a turf toe injury that now will force a second absence in a row. With Monangai on the sidelines, Roschon Johnson will serve as the complementary RB behind starter D'Andre Swift, but such a role equated to 10 touches for 40 yards from scrimmage for the former in last Sunday's loss at Green Bay. Meanwhile, Monangai's next chance for game action is next Thursday against the Patriots.
Monangai (toe), per head coach Ben Johnson, remains week-to-week but is "trending in the right direction" and will avoid injured reserve, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
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Monangai (toe) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report.
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Monangai (thumb/toe) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.
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Monangai (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Monangai has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Packers due to his thumb and toe injuries, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
The second-year back was coming off a career-high 30-carry workload in Week 4 against the Jets, which led to him recording 146 yards and two touchdowns. However, Monangai came away from the busy day with his pair of injuries, and although head coach Ben Johnson said earlier in the week Monangai's thumb wasn't an issue, the toe injury has relegated the running back to a walking boot and week-to-week status in terms of a return timeline.
Monangai is tending to a turf toe injury that's making his status uncertain for the next 1-to-2 weeks, but the running back is aiming to play through it, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Head coach Ben Johnson said Wednesday that Monangai's thumb injury is not an issue, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
While Johnson downplayed Monangai's thumb, he did say the running back is feeling the effects of his 30-carry workload from last Sunday's win over the Jets. The Bears could limit Monangai's snaps in practice this week, and it's fair to wonder if D'Andre Swift will step back into the clear lead role for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Packers.
Monangai rushed 10 times for 31 yards and wasn't targeted in the Bears' 27-7 win over the Eagles on Monday night.
The second-year back logged exactly half of D'Andre Swift's workload on the ground, with Monangai handling his third straight 10-carry total to open the season. The Rutgers product saw his efficiency take a notable dip for the second consecutive game following a stellar Week 1 where he averaged 10.0 yards per carry, yet Monangai's role as a fairly high-volume No. 2 back in Chicago's offense is safe. The lack of receiving work Monday night was a disappointment after Monangai posted a 4-35-0 line through the air in the first two games, but he'll have a chance to atone in what should be a favorable Week 4 home matchup against the Jets on Sunday.
Monangai (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Both Monangai and D'Andre Swift (knee/ankle) were limited to begin the week in practice Wednesday. Monangai, who had a big day in the Week 1 win over the Panthers, is dealing with a hamstring issue that is limiting him for now. The Bears will clarify Monangai's status for Sunday later in the week, but this is an item for managers to keep an eye on in the coming days.
Monangai carried the ball 10 times for 100 yards and a touchdown and caught both his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 59-37 win over the Panthers.
In the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history, Monangai carved out his share of the production, although he took a back seat to D'Andre Swift's three TDs and 134 scrimmage yards. Coach Ben Johnson's offensive scheme led to big numbers for his running backs in Detroit, and it looks like more of the same will be in store for Chicago's backfield in his second year at the helm. Monangai will look to make a splash again at home in Week 2 against the Vikings.
Monangai (knee) returned to practice Monday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
It marked Monangai's first practice action since he hyperextended his knee Aug. 16. It's unclear if Monangai will be able to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Panthers, but he's obviously nearing 100 percent. D'Andre Swift (abdomen) was also back at practice Monday after dealing with cramps last week.
Coach Ben Johnson said Tuesday that Monangai is "week-to-week" due to the right knee injury that he sustained in practice back on Sunday, Aug. 16, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
Monangai experienced a scare during the aforementioned session, when he was tackled from behind by Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. Initially, Monangai's right knee was deemed to be structurally sound, and he was dealing with only a hyperextension, but he remains in the week-to-week category via Johnson just as he was two weeks ago. As such, Monangai could be in danger of being limited or even sidelined for the Bears' season opener Sunday, Sept. 13 at Carolina. Roschon Johnson would receive a bump in relevance behind D'Andre Swift in such a scenario.
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