Head Coach Ben Johnson Said the 24-Year-old Is Dealing With a Minor Soft-tissue Issue Ahead of His Second Season

Head coach Ben Johnson said the 24-year-old is dealing with a minor soft-tissue issue ahead of his second season. "We're taking it day-by-day, Johnson told reporters. "It should be on the shorter side.

Monangai, a seventh-round pick out of Rutgers, rushed for 783 yards and five touchdowns on 169 carries as a rookie. He backs up D'Andre Swift, who posted career highs in 2025 with 1,087 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. Roschon Johnson and Brittain Brown round out the depth chart.

Chicago opens preseason Aug. 15 against the Cleveland Browns and starts the regular season Sept. 13 versus the Carolina Panthers.