Bears left tackle competition remains open after preseason game

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Bears left tackle competition remains open after preseason game
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Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor addressed the ongoing competition for the starting left tackle position after a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns. Following the game, the Bears activated left tackle Ozzy Trapilo from the physically unable to perform list. During the game, Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills split offensive snaps but neither emerged as a clear frontrunner for the role. Taylor noted that both players exhibited positive traits but highlighted that the competition is still very much alive with two more preseason games to go.

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  • Press Taylor discussed the left tackle competition after a preseason game.
  • Ozzy Trapilo was activated from the physically unable to perform list.
  • Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills split snaps during the game.
  • No clear frontrunner established for the starting left tackle job.
  • Competition remains open with two preseason games left.
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Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor discussed the ongoing battle at the left tackle spot between several veterans.

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