Kyle Monangai may be missing his last Bears game of the season

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai is not expected to play in Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but should return after the team's upcoming bye week. Monangai returned to practice on Friday after missing four games due to thumb and toe injuries. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport confirmed that the rookie will sit out against Tampa Bay before making his anticipated return in Week 11.

Monangai accumulated 324 rushing yards and three touchdowns while averaging 5.4 yards per carry prior to his injury against the New York Jets. Chicago elevated Salvon Ahmed from the practice squad to provide depth alongside D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson, while Zavier Scott was placed on injured reserve with a wrist issue.