Kyle Monangai’s Rise in Chicago | Chicago Bears News

Kyle Monangai, the undrafted seventh-round rookie who stunned everyone last season with 783 rushing yards and five touchdowns—finishing fifth in his draft class despite being picked after 21 other backs—is poised for even bigger things in Year 2. With a full season under coach Ben Johnson’s run-heavy system, Monangai now plays faster, more instinctively, and benefits from a top-tier offensive line led by All-Pro-caliber tackle Darnell Wright. As the Bears lean into their ground game—even with elite talent at receiver—Monangai, paired with star running back Swift, is primed to thrive in a role that perfectly matches his strengths. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a51df33fbabe93f9