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Bears Dealt Nasty Blow as Kyle Monangai's Injury Timeline Looms Over Season

Bears Dealt Nasty Blow as Kyle Monangai's Injury Timeline Looms Over Season

Summary

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai injured his right knee during practice and is expected to miss several weeks. This injury could cause him to miss the rest of the preseason and possibly the first regular season game on September 13 against the Carolina Panthers.

Key Facts

  • Kyle Monangai suffered a hyperextended right knee in practice.
  • An MRI showed the injury is serious enough to sideline him for multiple weeks.
  • Monangai may miss the remainder of the preseason and Week 1 of the regular season.
  • The Bears start their regular season on September 13 versus the Carolina Panthers.
  • Last season, Monangai rushed for 783 yards and 5 touchdowns.
  • The Bears had the third-best rushing yards average in the NFL last year.
  • Running back Roschon Johnson will get more playing time while Monangai recovers.
  • A hyperextended knee usually heals in 2 to 4 weeks, but severe cases take longer.
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