Chicago Bears first unofficial depth chart has two starters at TE, an interesting LT list, and a few other surprises

Left Tackle

First Team: Braxton Jones
Second Team: Ozzy Trapilo
Third Team: Joshua Miles

This was quite a development, but again don't take too much from this. All of camp, it's been a three-man battle at left tackle between Braxton Jones, Ozzy Trapilo, and Kiran Amegadjie. The first depth chart gave the nod to the veteran Jones over the rookie Trapilo, but surprisingly had Amegadjie listed at another position.

Left Guard

First Team: Joe Thuney
Second Team: Luke Newman
Third Team: Bill Murray

As expected Joe Thuney is at left guard with rookie Luke Newman listed behind him, which is somewhat interesting given Newman's versatility at multiple positions. Seems like the coaches will have him start out at LG.

Center

First Team: Drew Dalman
Second Team: Doug Kramer Jr.
Third Team: Ricky Stromberg

Another expected order for this position, although we have seen Ryan Bates getting some snaps in at center as well when Doug Kramer missed a little time due to injury.

Right Guard

First Team: Jonah Jackson
Second Team: Ryan Bates
Third Team: Jordan McFadden
Fourth Team: Chris Glaser

Even though Bates took snaps at center, his best position as a backup is at right guard behind Jonah Jackson. Over the last few days, Jackson got a little banged up and is ramping back to full participation with Bates sharing some of the work at RG.

Right Tackle

First Team: Darnell Wright
Second Team: Kiran Amegadjie
Third Team: Theo Benedet

Darnell Wright is, of course, the starter at right tackle. The one day Wright was off the field for a rest day we saw Benedet take over at the position. Seeing Amegadjie above him makes me wonder if Amegadjie will eventually start working on the right side as the LT battle clears up.

Defensive End

First Team: Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo
Second Team: Austin Booker and Dominique Robinson
Third Team: Daniel Hardy and Tanoh Kpassagnon

Exactly what we all expected off the edge. The coaches have been impressed by Dominique Robinson, but Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo still easily hold the starting spots.

Defensive Tackle

First Team: Grady Jarrett, Gervon Dexter, and Andrew Billings
Second Team: Chris Williams, Zacch Pickens, and Jonathan Ford
Third Team: Shemar Turner, Jamree Kromah, and Xavier Carlton

Three, count them, three interior defensive lineman listed as starters. That shows you how this defensive front could look in 2025. The only surprise is seeing rookie Shemar Turner so low, but he's missed the majority of camp due to an ankle sprain and should in theory be listed above Zacch Pickens once he's back on the field.

Linebacker

First Team: T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds
Second Team: Noah Sewell and Amen Ogbongbemiga
Third Team: Ruben Hyppolite II and Carl Jones Jr.
Fourth Team: Swayze Bozeman and Power Echols

The answer to who will play SAM is still unknown. Once again, don't read too much into Amen Ogbongbemiga being listed over Ruben Hyppolite II. It's clear some listings favored the veterans over who the coaches actually prefer.

Cornerback

First Team: Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon, and Tyrique Stevenson
Second Team: Nahshon Wright, Josh Blackwell, and Terell Smith
Third Team: Nick McCloud, Shaun Wade, and Ameer Speed
Fourth Team: Zah Frazier, Tre Flowers, Jeremiah Walker

This was pretty notable to me considering Nahshon Wright has basically played exclusively with the first-team with Jaylon Johnson sidelined while Tyrique Stevenson and Terell Smith rotate. To me, Wright will be the CB2 on this defense based on how things have looked so far.

Safety

First Team: Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker
Second Team: Jonathan Owens and Elijah Brisker
Third Team: Major Burns and Alex Cook
Fourth Team: Tysheem Johnson

I'm a little shocked by this one, and not with the top four listed at the position. Tysheem Johnson as seemingly made a lot of impactful plays in camp, yet is listed behind Alex Cook and fellow UDFA Major Burns. I truly think Johnson has a chance to make this team once it's all said and done.

Specialists

First Team: Cairo Santos (K), Tory Taylor (P), Scott Daly (LS), and Devin Duvernay (KR/PR)
Second Team: Jonathan Kim (K), Luke Elkin (LS), and Josh Blackwell (KR/PR)

Everything is status quo here. Although I am shocked some of the other WRs are listed as a option as a returner, especially Luther Burden III, whom Richard Hightower has spoken highly of.