Braxton Jones competes for left tackle spot with Bears this summer

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Braxton Jones competes for left tackle spot with Bears this summer
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During the Chicago Bears' training camp, Braxton Jones is among the players competing for the starting left tackle position. Kiran Amegadjie took most of the first-team reps on Friday, following Jones' starts earlier in the week, illustrating the ongoing competition. Although Jones won the job last season, he lost it early due to struggles and injury. Despite this history, Jones is focused on proving his consistency and contributing to the team's success. The competition among Jones, Amegadjie, and Jedrick Wills Jr. continues as the Bears look ahead in training camp.

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  • Jones is competing with Amegadjie and Wills for left tackle.
  • Amegadjie started for the first team on Friday.
  • Jones aims to demonstrate consistency after past injuries.
  • The Bears' training camp rotation continues next week.
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Braxton Jones is looking to show he is Chicago's starting LT after Kiran Amegadjie gets most of the starting reps in training camp Friday.

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