Chicago Bears running back room takes hit as two miss Wednesday’s practice
In just a few days, the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers will write another chapter in their historic rivalry.
There’s certainly no love lost between the two, and that’ll be on full display this Sunday when the Bears take the field in Green Bay. It’s the first matchup between the two since last year’s thrilling Wild Card game, where the Bears excitingly defeated their rival at Soldier Field.
Chicago will look to win their third straight and move to 4-1 on the season. Hopefully, they won’t be without too many players, but the injury bug has been prevalent (as usual) at the beginning of the year.
Today, it was announced via social media that both Bears running backs D’Andre Swift (hip/knee) and Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) missed practice. If they have to go into Lambeau Field without one of them, so be it, but both? It would be a challenge offensively, as they’re already without their star QB Caleb Williams.
Even with that coming out, head coach Ben Johnson spoke to the media today regarding Monangai’s thumb.
Ben Johnson said Kyle Monangai’s thumb is “not an issue” which is great news. He also mentioned the 30 carries from Sunday so maybe this is an extra off day for him to recover.
— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) October 7, 2026
“Not an issue” could still very well be an issue. Finger injuries linger for playmakers, with the thumb being no exception.
D’Andre Swift was benched during the Jets win, and many thought it could’ve been due to injury. Johnson put that rumor to rest rather quickly, stating it was about the fumbles.
“The one last week was egregious; we can’t have that… but he (Swift) will be just fine.”
Could the Chicago Bears be without both D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai against the Packers?
If both D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai were to miss this week’s game, most everyone would be surprised. It’s only Wednesday, and so many players miss practice for one reason or the other, so it’s not time to sound the alarm just yet.
With the intensity of this matchup being very high, I could see both playing. This is a massive game in regard to the NFC North.
Behind the two backs at third string would be Roschon Johnson, who never took that leap that some expected he would in the NFL. He’d likely take a bulk of the snaps. Johnson was the backup to Bijan Robinson at Texas, who’s having a monster season thus far.
Even if Swift is good to go, his certainty as the starting running back is no longer 100%. His turnovers have cost the Bears some points this year, and maybe even a win in Week 2, when he fumbled at the goal line.
“We all have to have short memories,” coach Ben Johnson said Monday. “We’ve got to learn from it, and coaches, players, all of us, we’re going to do some things that we don’t like at times. Could be a bad play call on my end, could be a missed tackle by our defense. All of those things happen. Learn from it and move on.”
More: Chicago Bears could get a key player back for Green Bay Packers matchup
The post Chicago Bears running back room takes hit as two miss Wednesday’s practice appeared first on ChiCitySports.
Source: https://www.chicitysports.com/chicago-bears-dandre-swift-kyle-monangai-miss-practice/
Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.
"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
LION'S MANE PRODUCT
Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules
Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.
Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.
| Visits: | 1,834,182,095 |
| Stories: | 8,716,931 |
Whistler Blowers, Insiders
