Bears’ under-the-radar roster move may have given Kyle Monangai’s status away

Anthony Miller of Bear Goggles On argues that the Chicago Bears' decision to place running back Zavier Scott on injured reserve without elevating a replacement indicates Kyle Monangai could play in Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Monangai returned to practice in a limited capacity on Friday for the first time in nearly a month after dealing with thumb and toe injuries, earning a questionable designation.

The Bears have only two other active running backs, D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson, while practice squad options Brittain Brown and Salvon Ahmed have not yet been elevated. Chicago's ground game has dropped from 196.3 rushing yards per game to 105.3 yards per game during Monangai's four-week absence, underscoring the potential impact of his return.