Kyle Monangai: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bears rookie RB’s path to a big role goes beyond what he does with the ball in his hands and it's something he can show off in training camp

When the Chicago Bears went through the draft process, it's clear the front office and coaching staff targeted players who can contribute immediately for this team on both sides of the ball and help bring out some needed competition.

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Iowa Hawkeyes 2025 Opponent Preview: Rutgers Scarlet Knights

After games against Albany, Iowa State and UMass in the non-conference, Iowa will battle Rutgers to open Big Ten play on Friday, Sept. 19. The Scarlet Knights, once the most dismal program among power conference teams, have improved in recent memory.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / July 18

Chicago Bears 2025 Offseason Superlatives: Favorite Day Three Draft Pick

Check out the final part of our latest Chicago Bears roundtable series! We wrap up our Chicago Bears offseason superlatives series with our Favorite Day Three Draft Pick.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / July 9

Training Camp Battles: RB2: Roschon Johnson vs Kyle Monangai

Ben Johnson likes to use two running backs, who will get the carries behind D’Andre Swift? As we move forward with our training camp battles, we pivot back to the offense, and we look at the running back room.

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Chicago Bears News / On the Banks / July 7

Kyle Monangai and Chloe Timberg Awarded the 2025 Big Ten Medal of Honor

Rutgers Duo Wins Big Ten Medal of Honor The recipients of the Big Ten Medal of Honor were announced this week as the 2024-2025 athletic year has come to a close.

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There have been plenty of "characters" to step foot on an NFL field. However, there are those who truly turn heads -- for better or worse. Here are the most notable, listed in alphabetical order.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 5

Bears Training Camp Battle Breakdown: Will Roschon Johnson be able to impress the staff or will Kyle Monangai push for the RB2 job?

Continuing on with the Chicago Bears training camp preview, today we will be diving into another positional battle on the offensive side of the ball. The first breakdown was at the left tackle position between Braxton Jones, Ozzy Trapilo, and Kiran Amegadjie.

Chicago Bears News / On the Banks / June 23

Former Rutgers Running back Kyle Monangai is Turning Heads at Chicago Bears Training Camp

Kyle Monangai is making moves during his first training camp in the NFL. The Chicago Bears went into the NFL draft with a hole in their roster at running back.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 21

Daunting task ahead of Chicago Bears seventh-rounder Kyle Monangai

When Bears coach Ben Johnson gave running back Kyle Monangai high praise for being a player who stood out during OTAs and minicamp , it had to give hope to fans that they might have an answer besides D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson in the backfield .

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 19

Chicago Bears running back hopeful reveals biggest training camp goals

It isn’t often that seventh-round picks make immediate impacts in the NFL. However, based on how the Chicago Bears running back room is constructed, Kyle Monangai will have an opportunity to prove he can do just that during training camp.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Bears Hard-Nosed Rookie RB Pushes Back on 7th-Round Label After Draft Slide

With offseason camps officially in the books, the Bears are starting to get a clearer picture of which rookies could push for real roles this fall. One of those names has already created buzz, not just with his play—but with his story.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 7

Why Kyle Monangai could be so important for the Chicago Bears

Every day at OTAs attended by media, and at minicamp, the loud voice of Chicago Bears running backs coach Eric Bieniemy could be heard during the skills portion of practice.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 4

Chicago Bears rookie emerging as major draft steal during minicamp

The Chicago Bears were expected to add a running back early in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, the Bears didn’t land a runner until the seventh round, when they selected Kyle Monangai with the No.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 20

Chicago Bears Day 3 pick deemed ‘immediate impact’ worthy

The state of the Chicago Bears running back room has been a point of discussion all offseason. However, it has largely been unchanged since the end of the 2024 campaign.

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NFL News / Last Word On Sports / May 13

This New Chicago Bears Player Will Be a Pro Bowler

Let’s examine new Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai. The seventh-round pick from Rutgers University is one that everyone needs to keep an eye on.

Bears Insider: Rookie RB Kyle Monangai in wide-open battle for Chicago backfield role

The Chicago Bears starting running back situation just got a whole lot more interesting. Chicago Tribune Bears insider Brad Biggs appeared on 670 The Score on Monday and shed light on just how big of an opportunity seventh-round rookie Kyle Monangai has in Chicago's running back derby.