Brendon Nelson· Oct 30, 2026
Reviewing the Friday injury reports, Nelson expects Bears running back Kyle Monangai to miss the upcoming game, thinks cornerback Malik Muhammad has a good chance to play though less than himself, and believes Seattle's Quenton Nelson and Brady Russell are set to suit up.
“Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) was held out again, and is very likely out for this game”
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4 checkable claims — 4 availability calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 6 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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- Availability CallsQuenton NelsonSeattle SeahawksOct 30, 2026
“Quenton Nelson (knee) and Brady Russell (wrist) remained full participants and look good to roll.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Availability CallsMalik MuhammadChicago BearsOct 30, 2026
“Malik Muhammad (toe) was still limited today, indicative of a player with a good chance to play but who may not be himself. And with all the Bears are likely to ask of him on Monday, that's significant.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Availability CallsBrady RussellSeattle SeahawksOct 30, 2026
“Quenton Nelson (knee) and Brady Russell (wrist) remained full participants and look good to roll.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Availability CallsKyle MonangaiChicago BearsOct 30, 2026
“Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) was held out again, and is very likely out for this game”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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