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Chicago Bears RB Kyle Monangai exits practice with knee injury
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai left a non-padded practice on Sunday after appearing to injure his right knee. The injury occurred during a drill when Monangai became tangled with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. While Monangai was able to limp off the field under his own power without the use of a cart, the severity of the injury remains unclear pending further medical tests.
Monangai, a second-year player, is currently positioned behind starter D’Andre Swift in the team's depth chart. This incident marks the second time Monangai has dealt with injuries during this training camp.
In a separate development regarding the team's backfield, head coach Ben Johnson addressed the competition for depth roles. Johnson noted that players like Salvon Ahmed, who is competing for a third-string spot, must demonstrate value through special teams play and effective pass protection against blitzing linebackers to secure a roster position.
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Ben Johnson · Chicago Bears · D’Andre Swift · Grady Jarrett · Kyle Monangai
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Running back Kyle Monangai suffered an apparent right knee injury during a non-padded practice. chicago.suntimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Monangai left the field under his own power and limped with a trainer.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Head coach Ben Johnson stated that running backs competing for depth roles must contribute on special teams and in pass protection. www.chicitysports.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The injury occurred after Monangai became tangled with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. chicago.suntimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai are currently considered the top two running backs for the Chicago Bears. www.chicitysports.com