Luther Burden III, D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai cleared for Bears

The Chicago Bears confirmed the return of three key offensive players for the team's season opener against the Carolina Panthers. Wide receiver Luther Burden III, along with running backs D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, are off the injury report and expected to play in Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Burden, who recorded 47 receptions in 2025, moves past a lingering groin injury to potentially take a larger role if Rome Odunze remains sidelined with a calf issue. Swift, slated as the primary running back, cleared the report after managing cramps. Monangai returns to the rotation as the second running back following his recovery from a hyperextended knee suffered during training camp. The trio's availability provides a full depth chart for Chicago as the team starts its 2026 campaign on the road.

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