Kyle Monangai injures knee in Bears practice, Ozzy Trapilo returns
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:19 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai left practice with a knee injury after a tackle by Grady Jarrett. The injury overshadowed a day that saw tackle Ozzy Trapilo activate from the physically unable to perform list and participate in individual drills. Monangai, who did not play in Saturday's preseason opener, was observed walking gingerly off the field. Initial assessments suggest his knee may be structurally sound, pending an MRI. The Bears are set to practice against the Cincinnati Bengals later this week.
- •Monangai was injured during a non-padded practice session on August 16.
- •Trapilo worked on individual drills for the first time this summer.
- •Monangai had 783 rushing yards as a rookie last season.
- •The team will conduct an MRI to further evaluate Monangai's injury.
- •Bears practice against the Bengals is scheduled for later this week.
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Bears RB Kyle Monangai leaves practice early with an apparent right knee injury
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Monangai departs Bears practice injured while tackle Ozzy Trapilo returns from PUP list
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Bears Injury Update for Kyle Monangai and some Ozzy Trapilo video
"An apparent knee injury to running back Kyle Monangai ruined what initially looked to be a positive day for the Chicago Bears, who returned to practice Sunday after their 34-10 preseason win over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Monangai was taken down by defensive tackle Grady Jarrett in a practice without pads and failed to get up after the play. The Bears did not immediately update his status.
"CHICAGO — In a short, 70-minute practice designed primarily for players who did not participate in the preseason opener, the Chicago Bears suffered a scare Sunday afternoon. Running back Kyle Monangai got tangled up with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett near the sideline at the end of a run and went down in pain with what appeared to be a right knee injury. It put a damper on a practice that ...
"Another Chicago Bears injury today as Kyle Monangai left with a knee issue. @wiltfongjr with that, plus all the latest news from today’s practice.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 1:19 AMBears RB Kyle Monangai leaves practice early with an apparent right knee injury
CHICAGO — In a short, 70-minute practice designed primarily for players who did not participate in the preseason opener, the Chicago Bears suffered a scare Sunday afternoon. Running back Kyle Monangai got tangled up with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett near the sideline at the end of a run and went down in pain with what appeared to be a right knee injury. It put a damper on a practice that ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 11:59 PMKyle Monangai departs Bears practice injured while tackle Ozzy Trapilo returns from PUP list
An apparent knee injury to running back Kyle Monangai ruined what initially looked to be a positive day for the Chicago Bears, who returned to practice Sunday after their 34-10 preseason win over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Monangai was taken down by defensive tackle Grady Jarrett in a practice without pads and failed to get up after the play. The Bears did not immediately update his status.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 11:57 PMBears Injury Update for Kyle Monangai and some Ozzy Trapilo video
Another Chicago Bears injury today as Kyle Monangai left with a knee issue. @wiltfongjr with that, plus all the latest news from today’s practice.
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