Bears list Jonah Jackson and Kyle Monangai as nonparticipants ahead of Patriots game
Chicago's estimated Monday injury report lists four nonparticipants before Thursday's game against New England, leaving key questions on the offensive line and in the backfield.
The Chicago Bears listed right guard Jonah Jackson and running back Kyle Monangai as nonparticipants on their estimated injury report Monday, October 19, ahead of Thursday's Week 7 game against the New England Patriots. With Jackson injured during Sunday's win over Atlanta and Monangai already sidelined for two games, the designations leave Chicago with questions on its offensive line and in its backfield.
The Bears held a walkthrough rather than a full practice Monday, so participation was estimated. The report listed Jackson with hip and quad injuries and Monangai with thumb and toe injuries. Neither designation settles whether the player will be available Thursday.
Jackson's injury adds to Bears offensive line decisions
Jackson went down in the second half against the Falcons and Luke Newman replaced him, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. The paper said Jackson had not missed a start in two seasons with the Bears. His Monday designation makes his availability a significant question as Chicago prepares for a short week.
The Bears also face a decision at left tackle. The Sun-Times reported that Ozzy Trapilo made his season debut against Atlanta, playing a few series, and that the team wants him back in the starting spot. Coach Ben Johnson must decide how much to play Trapilo while Theo Benedet remains an option.
Monangai remains sidelined; Williams absent from report
Monangai has missed two games with a toe injury, according to the Sun-Times. He has been an important part of Chicago's running game alongside D’Andre Swift; the paper said Roschon Johnson would likely continue to get a share of carries if Monangai cannot play against New England. The estimated report also listed a thumb injury for Monangai.
Linebackers T.J. Edwards, with a hamstring injury, and Jack Sanborn, with a concussion, were the other Bears listed as nonparticipants. Linebacker Keyshaun Elliott, with a quad injury, and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, with a hip injury, were listed as full participants on the estimate.
Quarterback Caleb Williams did not appear on Chicago's injury report after returning from a hamstring injury and playing against Atlanta. Bears Wire described his absence from the list as an indication that he was ready for Thursday, although the Monday report itself did not assign him a game status.
New England has its own personnel change: the Patriots placed wide receiver Romeo Doubs on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, the Sun-Times reported. The paper said Doubs led the team with 261 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
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Sources and context
- Bears Monday injury report: Latest on Kyle Monangai, Jonah JacksonBears Wire (Alyssa Barbieri), republished by Yahoo Sports
- Bears report: Offensive line uncertainty as Jonah Jackson injured, decision to make at left tackleChicago Sun-Times (Jason Lieser)
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