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Kyle Monangai DNP again Monday: thumb and toe injuries keep Bears RB out

Kyle Monangai was a non-participant in Monday's practice due to thumb and toe injuries, per the Bears' estimated injury report.

By Cole Hartwell

Kyle Monangai was listed as a non-participant on Monday’s estimated injury report, according to Underdog NFL. The Bears running back is dealing with thumb and toe injuries.

What happened

Monangai did not practice Monday, per the estimated injury report. He also did not practice again Tuesday, according to Underdog NFL.

Context

Monangai has missed games with the thumb and toe issues. He sat out Week 5 and Week 6, according to RotoBaller. RotoBaller’s John Johnson reported Monangai is dealing with a turf toe injury and visited a medical specialist who advised a walking boot.

Monangai’s toe injury occurred in Week 4 against the Jets, per Dan Fornek of RotoBaller. Initial reports were optimistic, but further scans indicated the toe injury was worse than anticipated.

Through the first four weeks, Monangai recorded 60 carries for 324 yards and three touchdowns, per RotoBaller. He added five receptions for 39 yards.

Timeline

Earlier this year, Monangai rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries in Week 4, as reported on Oct. 5.

On Oct. 16, Larry Mayer of the Bears’ official site reported Monangai was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Falcons.

Depth chart

The Bears’ running back depth chart shows D’Andre Swift as RB1, Roschon Johnson as RB2, and Brittain Brown as RB3. Monangai is listed as RB4 on Sleeper. Johnson has 22 carries for 73 yards and one touchdown this season. Brown is on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. Swift has 94 carries for 398 yards and six touchdowns, plus 18 receptions for 140 yards.

What’s next

The Bears’ Week 7 game against the Patriots is on Thursday night, according to RotoBaller. Monangai’s potential return is in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks, per Dan Fornek.

Kyle Monangai (thumb, toe) doesn't practice again Tuesday.

Kyle Monangai (thumb, toe) listed as DNP in practice Monday.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Kyle Monangai is trending toward missing a third straight game, so he is not a lineup option for Week 7. D’Andre Swift remains the clear RB1, with Roschon Johnson as the direct backup. Swift has been dealing with hip and knee injuries but is still the preferred fantasy play. Johnson is worth stashing in deep leagues as a handcuff if Swift misses time. Monangai is a hold in most formats, especially with his Week 8 return possible.

Quick answers

Will Kyle Monangai play in Week 7?

Monangai was listed as a non-participant in Monday's practice, and he did not practice Tuesday. He is dealing with thumb and toe injuries and is trending toward missing his third straight game, with a potential return in Week 8.

What is Kyle Monangai's injury?

Monangai is dealing with a turf toe injury, as well as a thumb injury. He has missed games due to these injuries and was advised to use a walking boot.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Chicago Bears depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  3. D'Andre Swift: Bigger workload with Monangai ruled out for Week 6 (Fantasy Football Desk)
  4. Tyson Bagent to start for Bears vs Packers; Kyle Monangai leads Week 4 win (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Kyle Monangai (thumb, toe) doesn't practice again Tuesday. (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  6. When Is Kyle Monangai Coming Back - Week 7 Fantasy Football Injury Return Update (2026) (RotoBaller)
  7. When Is Kyle Monangai Coming Back - Week 7 Fantasy Football Injury Return Update (2026) (RotoBaller)
  8. Kyle Monangai: Listed as DNP on practice estimate (RotoWire)
  9. Kyle Monangai (thumb, toe) listed as DNP in practice Monday. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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