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Report: Kyle Monangai to have MRI on knee, Bears believe he avoided serious injury

Bears RB Kyle Monangai to have MRI on knee, believed to be minor injury

First seen Aug 16, 2026 · 11:33 PM UTC · last updated Aug 16 11:46 PM

Scoring Zone's Take

Kyle Monangai's knee tweak is worth flagging on your draft board but not worth panicking over yet. He exited a Sunday practice early and will get an MRI, with the Bears reportedly believing the injury is minor. That framing from three separate outlets is a mild positive sign, but until results come back, treat this as unresolved risk rather than a cleared bill of health.

For fantasy purposes this is an August offseason story, so there's nothing actionable in terms of lineup decisions. The practical impact is on where you slot Monangai in your rankings and how much draft capital you're willing to spend on him. He was already fighting for touches in a Bears backfield that will be competitive in camp, and any missed practice time — even a short absence — costs him valuable reps to solidify his role before the season starts. If the MRI confirms it's minor and he's back on the field quickly, his value shouldn't move much and he stays a late-round flier or handcuff type based on where the Bears' committee shakes out. If it lingers or reveals something worse, his stock drops and the door opens further for whoever else is in that backfield mix.

Confidence here is moderate — the "believed to be minor" language is exactly the kind of hedge you should carry into your own evaluation. Don't downgrade him drastically off this alone, but also don't lock him into a specific range on your board until the MRI news comes back. Monitor for an update before your draft; treat him as a wait-and-see name rather than a firm cut or must-add.

Kyle Monangai (knee) to undergo MRI, believed to be fine

by Ari Koslow | Bears Correspondent |

Kyle Monangai is believed to be fine after exiting practice early on Sunday, but he will undergo further testing. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact:

Monangai left practice early on Sunday after injuring his knee. He underwent initial tests that showed his knee to be structurally sound, but the team will do an MRI to confirm.

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Coverage from Fantasypros News Html · by Ari Koslow · Aug 16, 2026 · read original