Bears RB Kyle Monangai out weeks with knee injury

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai is expected to be out for several weeks after hyperextending his right knee during practice on Sunday, according to team-related details shared about the injury.

The setback happened during an 11-on-11 period. It also marks the second time Monangai has dealt with a physical issue during training camp, adding another personnel challenge as the team continues its preparations.

Monangai’s absence reshapes the running back rotation

With Monangai unavailable for an extended stretch, Chicago is preparing to rework how practice snaps and rotational roles are distributed in the running back room.

The injury comes after Monangai’s rookie season, when he totaled 783 rushing yards and scored five touchdowns. The team is now set to adjust workloads while he recovers.

Ahmed and Johnson set for expanded work

Depth backs Salvon Ahmed and Roschon Johnson are slated to see increased repetitions in camp, officials indicated. They are expected to take on added work alongside primary starter D’Andre Swift as the Bears continue practice without Monangai.

Any game-week decisions remain uncertain at this stage, with the return outlook described only in terms of weeks rather than a specific date. For now, the immediate impact is concentrated on training camp usage and how the Bears structure their running back reps.

Bears make roster moves: Marcus Davenport and De’Antre Prince Separately, Chicago made additional training camp roster adjustments on Monday by signing defensive end Marcus Davenport and defensive back De’Antre Prince. The transactions were described as part of ongoing management of the team’s 90-man training camp roster.

Davenport joins after an injury-limited 2025 season

Davenport arrives after a 2025 season in which he was limited to eight games because of a chest injury, officials said. They also noted a prior coaching connection: Davenport previously played under defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.

The move adds a player with familiarity inside the division. Chicago is Davenport’s third stop within the NFC North after earlier time with the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, giving him experience against divisional opponents as he enters a new situation with the Bears.

Chicago continues to fine-tune personnel as camp progresses, with backfield roles expected to evolve while Monangai remains sidelined and new additions work into the roster picture.