Bears rule Kyle Monangai out for Week 5
The Chicago Bears will start Week 5 without running back Kyle Monangai, who has been ruled out due to a toe injury that has worsened since his last game. Head coach Ben Johnson initially downplayed the issue after Monangai’s thumb injury, but the toe problem has since required him to wear a boot and sideline him for Sunday’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Monangai’s absence creates an opportunity for D'Andre Swift, who was benched last week after two fumbles but has since insisted his ball-handling issues are resolved. Swift will now have a chance to reclaim his role as the team’s primary back, following Monangai’s strong performance in the previous game—a 23-12 Bears win over the Jets, where he rushed 30 times for 146 yards and two touchdowns.
Johnson indicated Monangai’s status remains week-to-week, leaving Swift as the focal point for Chicago’s ground game moving forward.
