Bears rule out Kyle Monangai for Thursday vs. Patriots

Third straight absence with thumb, turf toe

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 56m1 min read

Bears ruled out RB Kyle Monangai for Thursday night’s game vs. the Patriots. Monangai now will miss his third straight g Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Kyle Monangai was ruled out for Thursday night's game against New England with a thumb injury and turf toe. The absence is his third straight after he was also ruled out for Sunday's game.

Why it matters: Chicago faces a short-week turnaround with its 2025 seventh-round back unavailable again. Monangai ran for 783 yards in 17 games in 2025, leaving his carries to be covered for another week.

By the numbers: Monangai ran 169 times for 783 yards and 5 touchdowns in 17 games in 2025. Chicago drafted him 233rd overall out of Rutgers in 2025.

What to watch: Chicago's next practice update after Thursday will show whether Monangai can progress toward a return.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-10-21T19:21:10.332039+00:00

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