After missing three straight days of training camp practice, concern has been growing among fans about Kyle Monangai’s whereabouts. This morning at his press conference, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson was finally asked to address it, and he called it a “soft tissue deal. “
“It’s really the status quo,” Ben said matter-of-factly. “We’re taking it day by day right now, but we’re working through it. He’s working hard with this rehab, and it should be on the shorter side here.”
With Monangai’s place
on the depth chart firmly set, there’s really no need for him or the Bears to push anything, so I’d imagine we’ll see them be very cautious.
That said, Monangai was in full pads this morning and going through warm-ups and drills, so perhaps this will be a ramp-up day for him.
The Bears practice in pads for the first time today, with the rest of the week looking like this: Tuesday – full pads, Wednesday – shorts and shells, and Thursday – full pads.
The Bears’ first preseason game is in 12 days against the Cleveland Browns.
