Chicago Bears activate Ozzy Trapilo from PUP list ahead of preseason
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Chicago Bears have activated left tackle Ozzy Trapilo from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list as of August 16, 2026. Trapilo, who suffered a ruptured patellar tendon during a playoff game against the Green Bay Packers in January, is now eligible to participate in practices and preseason games. Initially projected to miss most of the 2026-27 season, his return comes ahead of schedule, offering a boost to a Bears offensive line that has seen competition among players for the left tackle position. General manager Ryan Poles had indicated that Trapilo could return before the end of training camp, aligning with the team's activation announcement. Trapilo's progression will be closely monitored as he ramps up for the regular season.
- •Trapilo suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in January.
- •He is eligible to participate in preseason practices now.
- •His return was considered ahead of schedule by the Bears.
- •Competition for left tackle includes Braxton Jones and others.
- •Trapilo's status affects Chicago's offensive line strategy.
- 10:03 PMESPN — Bears activate LT Trapilo (knee) off PUP list
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Bears activate LT Ozzy Trapilo from active/PUP
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Bears activate LT Ozzy Trapilo from PUP list
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears activate Ozzy Trapilo from PUP list
"The Bears activated Ozzy Trapilo off the physically unable to perform list on Sunday, seven months after the left tackle ruptured his patellar tendon in the postseason.
"The Chicago Bears have already activated LT Ozzy Trapilo from the PUP list after he suffered a ruptured patellar tendon back in January.
"The Bears activated offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo from reserve/physically unable to perform, the team announced.
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External links- ESPNAug 16, 2026, 10:03 PMBears activate LT Trapilo (knee) off PUP list
The Bears activated Ozzy Trapilo off the physically unable to perform list on Sunday, seven months after the left tackle ruptured his patellar tendon in the postseason.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 8:31 PMBears activate LT Ozzy Trapilo from active/PUP
The Bears activated offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo from reserve/physically unable to perform, the team announced.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 8:17 PMBears activate LT Ozzy Trapilo from PUP list
The Bears get some great news, with left tackle Ozzy Trapilo coming back off the PUP list.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 8:12 PMChicago Bears activate Ozzy Trapilo from PUP list
The Chicago Bears have already activated LT Ozzy Trapilo from the PUP list after he suffered a ruptured patellar tendon back in January.
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