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The Bears Could Be Getting a Missing Piece Back at the Right Time

The Bears received an encouraging sign in their backfield just as Tampa Bay’s defense presents another demanding test for Chicago’s rushing attack.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 12:56 AM
The Bears Could Be Getting a Missing Piece Back at the Right Time
Key Things to Know
  • Kyle Monangai returned to Bears practice on Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
  • Monangai missed four games after suffering a toe injury against the New York Jets on Oct. 4.
  • D'Andre Swift carried the ball 49 times across the past two games while shouldering the rushing workload.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday after missing a month with a toe injury suffered on Oct. 4. Listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his potential return comes after lead back D'Andre Swift carried the ball 49 times over the previous two games.

Monangai accumulated 324 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 60 carries before the injury, with Chicago averaging 196.3 rushing yards when he played compared to 105.3 in his absence. Bears coach Ben Johnson noted that toe injuries are unpredictable, leaving Monangai's availability undecided ahead of Chicago's upcoming bye week.

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