Bears get encouraging Kyle Monangai knee injury update after practice scare

Running back Kyle Monangai, who left Sunday's practice after suffering an apparent right knee injury, is believed to be "fine," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Initial testing showed Monangai's knee is structurally sound, although the Bears will have him undergo an MRI to confirm the diagnosis.

That's about as encouraging an initial update as Chicago could've hoped for.

Monangai suffered knee Injury during non-padded practice

Monangai was injured when defensive tackle Grady Jarrett tackled him from behind during Sunday's non-padded practice. Bears head athletic trainer Andre Tucker examined Monangai on the field before the second-year running back walked off gingerly under his own power.

The sight was particularly concerning considering how many injuries the Bears have already dealt with during training camp.

For now, however, it appears Chicago may have dodged another major one.

The MRI will provide the more definitive answer, so Monangai isn't completely out of the woods yet. But a structurally sound knee following the initial examination is an encouraging development for a player expected to have a significant role alongside D'Andre Swift in 2026.

Monangai rushed for 783 yards and five touchdowns while averaging 4.6 yards per carry as a rookie in 2025.

Now the Bears will wait for the MRI results before determining when he can return to the field.