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When word first broke of Bears that David Montgomery was running back with a leg injury while cutting at a non-contact practice on Wednesday, there were likely thoughts that Chicago would have to look for a lead this season.
That feeling once changed when head coach Matt Nagy delivered an update on Montgomery after the practice session, however. Nagy said Montgomery sustained a reading injury and that he hoped his back could return to action soon.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Montgomery wants to miss some time, but it is not expected to be a very long absence from the lineup. According to the report, Montgomery is expected to miss between two and four weeks while he recovers from the injury.
The regular season starts from tonight two weeks, so this timeline can extend to the regular season. If the Bears have to do without Montgomery in the open weeks, they can turn to Tarik Cohen, Cordarrelle Patterson, Ryan Nall, and Artavis Price.
