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Why the Bears Can Feel More Confident in Roschon Johnson for Opener All the Bears' backup ever needed was working with a teammate and an opportunity in preseason, and now they may need to count on him to play...

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Bears hit by running back injuries as D'Andre Swift exits practice and Kyle Monangai is week to week

Led by D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, the Chicago Bears like their depth at running back

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Currently team's only healthy RB Johnson currently is the only healthy running back on the Bears' active roster after D'Andre Swift (abdomen) exited Thursday's practice due to an injury, Sean Hammond of the Chicag...

Impact With Kyle Monangai still in recovery mode from a hyperextended knee, Swift was the unquestioned top healthy back in Chicago before he was seen holding at his midsection as he left the field Thursday. Following cut-down day and its aftermath, Johnson now is the lone player at the position who isn't banged up, while Salvon Ahmed is the sole RB on the practice squad. Since the Bears used a fourth-round pick on him in 2023, Johnson's role on offense dwindled in each subsequent campaign, including just two carries and no targets in seven appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Could be Swift's top backup Week 1 Johnson is one of three running backs on Chicago's initial 53-man roster, along with D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai (knee).

Impact Johnson beat out Salvon Ahmed, Brittain Brown and Coleman Bennett for a spot on the 53-man roster. Head coach Ben Johnson described Monangai as "week-to-week" Tuesday, per Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com, so Monangai's status for Week 1 remains up in the air. If Monangai isn't ready to face the Panthers on Sept. 13, Johnson could be in line for change-of-pace work behind D'Andre Swift, with no alternatives currently on the roster at running back.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tyson Bagent sparks the Bears with a 97-yard opening TD to wrap preseason with win over Titans

Tyson Bagent connected with Zavion Thomas for a 97-yard touchdown on Chicago’s first offensive play as the Bears wrapped up the preseason Saturday night with a 24-15 win over the T...

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Roschon Johnson powers for 3-yard TD Running back Roschon Johnson rumbles for a 3-yard touchdown to extend the Bears' lead.

AUGUST 30 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Roschon Johnson's Statement Game Might Have Been Only Bears Positive The veteran seems to be zeroing in on the third back job but the Bears had little else to be happy about their effort in Cincinnati.

AUGUST 23 • SI.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Roschon Johnson finds daylight for 19-yard pickup Bears running back Roschon Johnson runs around right edge for a gain of 19 yards.

AUGUST 15 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Top candidate for RB3 spot Johnson (thumb) looks like the early favorite to land the third spot on Chicago's running back depth chart, Mike Moraitis of SI.com reports.

Impact D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai seem locked in as the top two options in the Bears' backfield, so Johnson will be tasked with holding off Brittain Brown, Coleman Bennett and Salvon Ahmed for a spot on the 53-man roster. Johnson's experience on special teams makes the 2023 fourth-round pick the player to beat for the final spot, even though he played just four snaps on offense in the 2025 regular season before finishing the season on IR due to a thumb injury.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers Could Take Advantage of Bears Potentially Cutting RB Roschon Johnson Two things are true about the Carolina Panthers: they want to run the ball a lot, and their backfield is not exactly in great shape. Chuba H...

JUNE 9 • SI.COM

Plays four snaps on offense in 2025 Johnson rushed two times for seven yards across seven regular-season appearances during the 2025 season.

Impact Johnson dealt with a foot injury during training camp and the preseason and almost immediately fell behind rookie Kyle Monangai as the backup to D'Andre Swift. Monangai never gave the gig back, and Johnson played a total of four offensive snaps during the regular season before being sent to injured reserve with a thumb injury in November. Johnson is signed through the 2026 season, but he's likely going to be in a fight for a roster spot next summer after failing to earn any playing time under Ben Johnson's coaching staff in 2025.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bears place linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and running back Roschon Johnson on injured reserve

The Chicago Bears have placed linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and running back Roschon Johnson on injured reserve

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent to IR Johnson (thumb) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Johnson popped up on Wednesday's injury report with a thumb injury. He ended up missing all three practices during the week before being ruled out from playing Sunday against Pittsburgh. With Johnson's placement on IR, he'll now miss at least four games, making his earliest return date Dec. 20 versus Green Bay. The Bears signed Brittain Brown to their active roster from the practice squad Saturday to fill the No. 2 RB role in Johnson's stead.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 12 Johnson (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

Impact The third-year pro from Texas didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his fourth game of the season Sunday. Johnson has played a depth role in Chicago's backfield this season, rushing twice for 17 yards across seven appearances. While he's sidelined in Week 12, D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai are expected to handle the Bears' rushing duties.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Johnson (thumb) did not practice Thursday.

Impact Johnson wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, an indication that he injured this thumb during Week 12 practices. Travis Homer (hamstring/knee) also missed practice Thursday, potentially leaving the Bears thin on backfield depth behind D'Andre Swift (hip) and Kyle Monangai heading into a home matchup against the Steelers on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for return Johnson (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Johnson is ready to return from a two-game absence but may mostly be limited to special teams. No. 2 running back Kyle Monangai (ankle) avoided an injury designation, while starter D'Andre Swift (groin) is listed as questionable but seems likely to play.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Johnson (back) was limited in practice Thursday.

Impact Johnson has now logged back-to-back limited practices in preparation for Sunday's game against the Giants. A back injury has caused the reserve running back to sit out Chicago's last two games. If cleared to return versus New York, Johnson will handle a depth role behind D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Wednesday Johnson (back) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Johnson has missed the team's last two contests while nursing a back injury, but his ability to return to practice Wednesday is a step in the right direction. The running back will have two more chances to log a full session prior to Sunday's matchup with the Giants.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will not face Cincinnati Johnson (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson will join D'Andre Swift (groin) on the sidelines for this one, leaving Kyle Monangai and Travis Homer as the lone healthy running backs currently on the 53-man roster. Brittain Brown is on the practice squad as a likely elevation for Week 9.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Thursday Johnson (back) remained a non-participant at practice Thursday.

Impact Johnson hasn't practiced or played since Week 7 against the Saints. Even on the off chance he recovers in time to suit up Sunday against the Bengals, Johnson would likely remain in a depth role behind D'Andre Swift (groin) and Kyle Monangai.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Johnson (back) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Johnson missed the Bears' Week 8 loss with the same back injury, and it's not a positive sign that he was unable to take the field Wednesday. He'll likely need to increase his activity Thursday to have a chance to return in Week 9 against the Bengals.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Week 8 Johnson (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.

Impact The third-year back from Texas didn't practice all week after likely sustaining a back injury in the Week 7 win over the Saints, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. With Johnson out, the only Bears running backs without injury designations heading into the Week 8 contest are Kyle Monangai and Travis Homer.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice again Johnson (back) did not practice Thursday.

Impact Johnson has now missed back-to-back practices, making his status uncertain for Sunday's road game against the Ravens. He suited up for Chicago's last five regular-season games but only handled two carries (for 17 yards) across that span, so if Johnson misses time it shouldn't have a notable impact on the workloads of D'Andre Swift (groin) and Kyle Monangai. If Johnson can't go, Travis Homer will figure to act as the Bears' third-string running back.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back issue Johnson was a non-participant in practice Wednesday due to a back injury.

Impact This is the first word of Johnson dealing with an injury, though he may have picked it up in Sunday's win over New Orleans. The veteran running back has had minimal usage on offense with just four snaps so far this season, though he's a regular contributor on special teams. Should Johnson be sidelined for Week 8 against Baltimore on Sunday, Travis Homer would likely work as Chicago's No. 3 RB behind D'Andre Swift (groin) and Kyle Monangai.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Retains minimal usage Johnson rushed once for 11 yards in the Bears' 26-14 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Johnson has two rushing attempts while seeing offensive snaps in just two games this season. His lack of involvement leaves him with minimal fantasy value.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Bears hit by running back injuries as D'Andre Swift exits practice and Kyle Monangai is week to week

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Bears place linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and running back Roschon Johnson on injured reserve