Bears keep Ozzy Trapilo on active roster after injury recovery

Chicago Bears left tackle Ozzy Trapilo will begin the 2026 season on the active roster following a lengthy recovery from a patellar tendon rupture. The injury occurred during a postseason victory against the Green Bay Packers earlier this year, initially raising concerns that he would miss the entire upcoming campaign. By opting against placing Trapilo on the physically unable to perform or injured reserve lists, the organization signals confidence in his availability within the first four weeks of the season. To reach the 53-player limit, the team released offensive tackles Jedrick Wills Jr. and Kiran Amegadjie. General manager Ryan Poles stated that while the player still needs to knock off rust and participate in team drills, his progress has been encouraging. Braxton Jones is expected to handle starting duties until the coaching staff clears Trapilo for full-time participation.

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