Assuming David Montgomery is indeed activated, it will be Montgomery [carrying the RB workload].

Related players: Khalil Herbert, Damien Williams

Montgomery has a chance to play tonight against the Steelers and this reporter feels Monty will carry the load this week if active. There are others who cover the league who feel the emerging Herbert will certainly get his share as well, and also believe the days of Montgomery getting the workload he did in the past are gone. That all remains to be seen, but it would be a little surprising to see Herbert phased out after getting at least 18 carries and 72 yards over the last four weeks, including games against formidable defenses.

Bears RB Damien Williams remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list, according to Adam Jahns of The Athletic.

Related Player: Khalil Herbert

Williams would need to have two consecutive negative tests and zero symptoms ahead of Sunday to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

RB split: Khalil Herbert 34 snaps, Damien Williams 31 snaps.

Related players: David Montgomery

It's perhaps a bit surprising because most perhaps expected Williams to control this backfield. But it looks like the team has plans for Herbert. Herbert carried 18 times for 75 yards while Williams ran 16 times for 64, and also added the TD. With Justin Fields at QB, the Bears seem like they'd love to take some pressure off the rookie and run the ball. Herbert should be grabbed off the wires for his upside.

The Bears made a move to bolster their kick return units on Tuesday.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they are sending a 2023 sixth-round pick to the Dolphins in exchange for wide receiver Jakeem Grant.

Related players: Khalil Herbert

He has returned three punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns over the course of his career. Grant has also caught 91 passes for 1,001 yards and five touchdowns, the story said. Herbert was the team's returner but the injury to David Montgomery may open the door for Herbert on the offensive side of the ball now.

Per source, tests showed Bears RB David Montgomery has a knee sprain that’s expected to keep him out 4-5 weeks.

Related players: Damien Williams, Khalil Herbert

The good news is, it's not a season-ending injury for Montgomery. The math says he could be back for a Week 9 game vs. Pittsburgh, but something to keep in mind is the team has a bye in Week 10, so perhaps a Week 11 return against Baltimore makes a lot more sense. That could also depend on how the Bears do record-wise in the coming weeks. Williams looks like he'll take over as the team's lead back, and of course has experience in that role most recently with the Chiefs. Herbert could also see some snaps and touches and is probably worth owning in deeper leagues or as a handcuff to Williams if there is room on your roster.

Bears don’t believe RB David Montgomery tore his ACL.

Related players: Damien Williams, Tarik Cohen, Khalil Herbert

Certainly good news, at least for now, but the team is doing further testing Monday to determine the extent of the injury, per Schefter's source. Williams looks like he would log the most work assuming Monty misses some time and is a must pick-up this week if he's on your wire. With Cohen out, Herbert would be next up.