This move was necessary to create roster space for at least three weeks, but with early reports predicting a month long recovery don’t be surprised if Montgomery spends more time on reserve.

Damien Williams has an opportunity to become an RB2 during Montgomery‘s absence based on the workload available. Montgomery has handled 75 touches through the first four weeks of the season. Khalil Herbert should see a smaller role as a change of pace back until Tarik Cohen makes his return from IR.

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.

David Montgomery has returned to the game after appearing to suffer a hand injury earlier in the contest.

Good news, but obviously something to monitor this week during practices. Montgomery looked good running against a good Rams defense in Week 1.

Bears RB Tarik Cohen transferred to reserve/PUP list meaning he will miss at least the first 6 games of the season.

Related players: David Montgomery, Damien Williams

Back in early August we reported there was no exact time frame for Cohen's return, but HC Matt Nagy suggested it would more like weeks vs. days. Turns out it will be several more weeks. Montgomery and Williams should handle a bulk of the work with Cohen out.

No exact time frame as to when RB Tarik Cohen will return, but Matt Nagy suggested more like “weeks away” as opposed to “days away” (from returning).

Related players: David Montgomery, Damien Williams

Also, there's no guarantee he’d be thrown right back into punt returning when he does get back, the tweet went on to say. The Bears will role with Montgomery and Williams, and Williams is certainly capable of at least taking over the third down and pass catching role Cohen usually occupies.

"Depending on what the game is, what's happened the last couple years and why some of David's carries -- which aren't low -- haven't been quite as high is a lot of guys get it in to four-minute mode in the fourth quarter," Nagy said, via SI.com. "That's where they can get those extra four or five carries, which can bump them into the top five, you know, with 20 rushes a game. That's our goal."

"Depending on what the game is" is also code for game script so getting David Montgomery that many carries may not be so easy. There's also the fact that Tarik COhen is back and if they end up using Justin Fields, that could also take some running opportunity away from Montgomery, particularly in the red zone. He's 4for4's RB 17 in half-PPR rankings and is currently being drafted as RB20 in Underdog leagues.