Ben Johnson comments on Bears' left tackle rotation after preseason opener

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Ben Johnson comments on Bears' left tackle rotation after preseason opener
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In the Chicago Bears' preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns, Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills Jr. rotated at left tackle, as Braxton Jones was sidelined due to a knee injury. Amegadjie started the game and played into the fourth quarter, while Wills struggled, particularly against Julian Okwara, who recorded a sack. Head coach Ben Johnson refrained from determining which player gained an advantage in the competition for the starting left tackle position. The Bears will face the Cincinnati Bengals next Saturday, which may provide further clarity on the left tackle situation, especially with Jones expected to return.

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  • Bears played Browns and won 34-10 in preseason opener
  • Kiran Amegadjie started at left tackle
  • Jedrick Wills Jr. struggled with performance
  • Ben Johnson cites need for further assessment
  • Next preseason game against Bengals on Saturday
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Ben Johnson discussed the left tackle battle after the Bears' preseason opener, where Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills rotated.

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