Swift, who has history with Johnson, is far and away the Bears' most talented running back. But it's crucial for Johnson's first season that he's also the "right" type of running back for this offense.

Chicago Bears veteran running back D'Andre Swift praised rookie teammate Kyle Monangai who was a seventh-round pick in this year's draft.

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer had some glowing reviews about Bears' running backs Roschon Johnson and Kyle Monangai.

There might be a change in the Bears running backs room. This player could become the Bears' breakout player if he takes the next step.

The Chicago Bears' depth chart at running back will likely begin with Swift as the RB1 and Roschon Johnson serving as the primary power back in the RB2 role. Monangai should start the 2025 season as the RB3, but there's a direct path to early-down carries if he continues to impress.

The Bears addressed the running back position in the draft, selecting Kyle Monangai in the seventh round out of Rutgers. They view the 5-8, 211-pounder as a physical, tough runner who possesses high football and personal character. At Rutgers, Monangai appeared in 52 games the past five years and rushed for 3,221 yards and 27 TDs on 669 carries.

Can Bears seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai earn playing time as a rookie? Here’s what the former Rutgers running back needs to prove during training camp.

He was available but the Bears apparently didn't have their focus on a running back then, when they really could have used a 223-pound back with multiple skills.