The Chicago Bears’ practice at Halas Hall today took a major turn when running back Kyle Monangai went down with what looked like a serious right knee injury. CHGO’s Adam Hoge reported the tough moment, detailing how Grady Jarrett tackled Monangai from behind. The players weren’t in pads, and Jarrett clearly realized it mid-tackle, trying to hold Monangai up. Trainer Andre Tucker checked the knee on the field, and Monangai walked off gingerly alongside him, no cart needed.
Schefter’s Report: Déjà Vu for Bears and Seattle Fans
Now, here’s where it gets interesting, and frankly, a little nerve-wracking for anyone who follows league news. ESPN’s Adam Schefter, yeah, the same insider who gave us that completely bogus Coby Bryant scoop a while back, reported from a source that Monangai is believed to be “fine.” Schefter added that initial tests showed the knee to be structurally sound, but the team is still scheduling an MRI to confirm. You gotta wonder, after seeing how wrong he was about a former Seattle guy, how much stock you put into these “initial reports.” Bears fans have to be holding their breath until that MRI comes back.
Good News on the Offensive Line, Defensive Front
It wasn’t all bad news out of Chicago, thankfully. Left tackle Ozzy Trapilo was activated off the PUP list earlier today, and there’s already video floating around showing him moving well in individual drills with coach Dan Roushar. Seeing an offensive lineman get back on the field, especially a tackle, is always a boost. Plus, Braxton Jones was back working with the ones at left tackle, though Theo Benedet also got some reps. Defensive end Montez Sweat also returned to practice, which is great for their pass rush.
Tryout in Chicago
The Bears also hosted 30-year-old defensive end Marcus Davenport for a tryout today. Davenport, a former first-round pick from 2018 who started his career with Dennis Allen on the Saints, brings an eight-year career with 25 sacks to the table. He played in 10 games, with 8 starts, for the Detroit Lions over the last two years, recording 1.5 sacks. With the Bears’ season opener against the Carolina Panthers only four weeks away, every bit of roster evaluation matters. Meanwhile, back here in the Emerald City, a tough 17-7 final saw our Seattle Seahawks fall to the Dallas Cowboys today. We’ll get ’em next time, Hawks.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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