Rome Odunze misses practice as D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai return
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze sat out of Monday's practice following his early exit from a session last Thursday due to a lower body injury. Running back D'Andre Swift returned to the field after leaving last week's practice early with what was identified as a cramp. Running back Kyle Monangai also participated on Monday, marking his return after missing nearly a month of work with a hyperextended knee. The team is currently monitoring the health of these players ahead of the upcoming season opener against the Carolina Panthers. Chicago officials plan to release the first official injury report of the season this Wednesday. This report will offer further clarification on the availability of Odunze, Swift, and Monangai for the team's first game of the year.
- •Rome Odunze did not practice Monday due to a lower body injury.
- •D'Andre Swift returned to practice following a cramp.
- •Kyle Monangai practiced after missing one month with a hyperextended knee.
- •The Bears play the Carolina Panthers in their season opener.
- •The first official injury report of the season is due this Wednesday.
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — D'Andre Swift back at practice
- 6:57 PMYahoo Sports — No practice for Rome Odunze Monday
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Rome Odunze didn't practice Monday, but D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai did
"The Bears had some good news and some bad news on the injury front at Monday's practice.
"Bears RB D'Andre Swift practices Monday after leaving practice last week
"Bears WR Rome Odunze misses practice Monday after injury last week
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 7:16 PMD'Andre Swift back at practice
Bears RB D'Andre Swift practices Monday after leaving practice last week
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 6:57 PMNo practice for Rome Odunze Monday
Bears WR Rome Odunze misses practice Monday after injury last week
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 6:45 PMRome Odunze didn't practice Monday, but D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai did
The Bears had some good news and some bad news on the injury front at Monday's practice.
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