Kyle Monangai exits late with thumb injury in Bears win over Jets
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Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Kyle Monangai left the game with a thumb injury during the Chicago Bears' win over the New York Jets on October 4, 2026. He had 30 carries for 146 yards and two touchdowns but did not address the injury in his postgame comments. Coach Ben Johnson confirmed the injury's nature is being evaluated. Monangai replaced D’Andre Swift in the third quarter after Swift's fumble, showcasing his value in the Bears' backfield. Updates on Monangai's status are expected early in the week leading up to the Bears' next game against Green Bay.
- •Monangai rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns before the injury.
- •He became the Bears' lead back after D’Andre Swift's fumble.
- •Coach Ben Johnson reported the injury is under evaluation.
- •The Bears next face the Green Bay Packers on October 8.
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