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Braxton Jones leads Bears' left tackle competition ahead of roster cuts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:31 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Braxton Jones leads Bears' left tackle competition ahead of roster cuts

Summary

The Chicago Bears have identified Braxton Jones as the frontrunner in their left tackle competition with roster cuts approaching on August 30. Jones, despite a recent minor knee injury, has shown consistent performance during training camp. He is expected to replace Ozzy Trapilo, who remains on the physically unable to perform list and is not projected to be ready for Week 1. The Bears also brought in former top-10 pick Jedrick Wills Jr. and are evaluating other candidates as they finalize their initial 53-man roster.

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By the Numbers

•Braxton Jones emerges as the clear leader for the starting left tackle position.
•Ozzy Trapilo remains on the PUP list and is unlikely to contribute for Week 1.
•The Bears must submit their 53-man roster by 6 p.m. ET on August 30.
•Jones has previously started 44 games for the Bears since being picked in 2022.
•Jedrick Wills Jr. and Kiran Amegadjie are also competing for roster spots.

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1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears Have ‘Clear Leader’ Emerge in Left Tackle Competition

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The Chicago Bears have seen a "clear leader" emerge in their left tackle competition with less than a week to go before the roster cutdown. The post Chicago Bears Have ‘Clear Leader’ Emerge in Left Tackle Competition appeared first on HEAVY.
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