Bears face ongoing left tackle competition and injury updates

The Chicago Bears have 27 days to determine their starting left tackle for the season opener against the Carolina Panthers. Coach Ben Johnson confirmed that the competition remains open, with Braxton Jones, Jedrick Wills Jr., and Theo Benedet all in consideration following Tuesday's practice. Both Kyler Gordon, sidelined with a calf injury, and receiver Luther Burden III, out with a groin injury, have unclear timelines for their returns. Johnson is hopeful for clarity on key positions during the upcoming joint practices and preseason games against the Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans.

• 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Bears notebook: No end in sight for left tackle competition – or Kyler Gordon’s absences