5 Chicago Bears players who boosted their roster chances vs. Dolphins

Kyle Monangai, RB

While most Bears fans have assumed Monangai is a lock to make the roster, the reality is that the former Rutgers star was a seventh-round pick. Those guys are rarely locks of any sort, so it's critically important that he perform when his number is called.

Monangai did just that against Dolphins, carrying the ball six times for a team-high 30 yards. While he still needs to work on his pass protection, his upside as a runner is way too high to let go.

Jahdae Walker, WR

Walker looked like the most impressive receiver on the Bears, and there's no doubt he has the coolest touchdown celebration.

Walker finished the game with three catches for a team-best 41yards and that score. At 6-foot-3 with good speed, Walker looks the part of a depth, developmental wideout with upside.

Zacch Pickens, DL

Pickens, a former third-round pick of the 2023 NFL draft, was a popular name in most of the Bears' projected roster cuts at the start of training camp. And while he still has a long way to go before making the team, he flashed the type of penetrating traits against the Dolphins that made him an intriguing draft prospect.

Pickens finished with one sack and three tackles. His sack is noteworthy, considering he only has 1.5 career sacks over his first two seasons.

Theo Benedet, OT

Benedet rotated with Ozzy Trapilo and Braxton Jones at left tackle and appears to have put his name into a competition for a starting gig. Perhaps his snap count has gone up because of Kiran Amegadjie's injury. But even if that's the case, it's hard to find solid backup offensive tackles. Benedet is progressing in that direction.