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Kyle Monangai faces possible one-to-two-week turf toe absence
Chicago’s running-back depth could be tested after Kyle Monangai missed two Week 5 practices with turf toe.
Lead
Kyle Monangai is managing a turf toe injury, and the Chicago Bears running back could be sidelined for one to two weeks. Source Source
The potential absence remains unresolved rather than confirmed, with his overall outlook yet to be decided. Source
Monangai is a 24-year-old second-year player who was selected in the seventh round of the 2025 draft. Source
Chicago is preparing to play the Green Bay Packers in Week 5, making his availability an immediate concern. Source
The diagnosis
Monangai did not participate in practice on either Wednesday or Thursday of Week 5. Source Source
Chicago’s official injury report listed him with both thumb and toe issues, alongside two consecutive non-participation designations. Source
The thumb problem is viewed as minor, while the turf toe injury is the issue that could affect his availability over the next one to two weeks. Source
Turf toe injuries can linger, and Chicago may opt to give Monangai time to recover even if he wants to attempt to play through the injury. Source
Sporting impact
Before Week 5, Monangai ranked fourth among NFL rushers with 324 yards on 60 carries, an average of 5.4 yards per attempt. Source
He has also scored three rushing touchdowns this season, while Chicago’s rushing offence has performed strongly near the top of the league rankings. Source
D’Andre Swift is Chicago’s primary running back and has recorded 311 rushing yards on 69 carries. Source
Roschon Johnson is the third-string option and has seen limited offensive snaps early in the season. Source
Chicago has only three running backs on its 53-man roster, so an absence for Monangai would leave less room for manoeuvre in the backfield. Source
Salvon Ahmed or Zavier Scott could be promoted from the practice squad if the Bears need another option. Source
Notes
The one-to-two-week timeframe has been reported as a possibility, not a definitive absence, and no final decision on Monangai’s status has been announced. Source Source
The available reports agree on the turf toe diagnosis and the missed practices, while the official team report records the toe and thumb designations without offering a return date. Source Source Source
For now, Monangai’s availability against Green Bay remains uncertain. Source
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