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Chicago Bears RB Kyle Monangai knee injury update

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Chicago Bears ~~training camp injuries~~ RB Kyle Monangai knee injury update

During the Chicago Bears training camp, running back Kyle Monangai has dealt with recurring injury concerns. Initially, Monangai was diagnosed with a soft-tissue injury that head coach Ben Johnson described as short-term. ~~However,~~ Monangai later left a non-padded practice after injuring his right knee during a drill involving defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. While he was able to limp off the field without assistance, the severity of the knee injury ~~remains~~ remained uncertain pending further medical evaluation. ~~This incident marks~~ Following medical tests, the ~~second time~~ injury was identified as a hyperextended right knee. Monangai ~~has faced~~ is now considered “week-to-week,” and head coach Ben Johnson indicated that his availability for the Week 1 season opener is in jeopardy. While an MRI provided a “positive outlook,” the injury ~~issues during~~ may cause him to miss multiple weeks of action. If Monangai is unable to play at the ~~current camp.~~ start of the season, the Bears may rely more heavily on D'Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson, Britain Brown, and Salvon Ahmed. The team will continue to monitor Monangai’s progress as they prepare for a preseason matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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