Key Bears, Bucs Inactives for Sunday Night Showdown

As the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepared for their Week 9 Sunday night matchup, both teams announced their full lists of inactive players. Running back Kyle Monangai will miss his fifth consecutive game for the Bears due to a turf toe injury. Although he returned to practice in a limited capacity on Friday, his return is now anticipated for Week 11.

Monangai's continued absence means Salvon Ahmed will step in as the third running back. On the defensive side for Chicago, cornerback Malik Muhammad was a surprise inactive, meaning Tyrique Stevenson is set to start. For the Buccaneers, edge rusher Yaya Diaby was confirmed inactive, as anticipated following his earlier ruling out on Friday. Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, who was questionable, is active for Tampa Bay.