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The Chicago Bears are heading into one of their biggest tests of the young season. Chicago travels to Lambeau Field on Sunday, to face the Green Bay Packers in a Week 5 NFC North showdown.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 3

Chicago Bears reveal harsh injury news for impact offensive player

The Chicago Bears are expected to go with quarterback Tyson Bagent when they host the New York Jets on Sunday. Bagent’s protection for the contest took a huge hit with news that broke on Saturday afternoon.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

Bears Announced Three Roster Moves, Placed LT Braxton Jones

The Bears announced on Saturday that they have placed LT Braxton Jones on IR and elevated Marcus Davenport and Nick McCloud from the practice squad. Jones, 27, is a former fifth-round pick by the Bears in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Southern Utah.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / October 2

Bears Injury Report: Williams, Jones Out vs Jets; Lewis Doubtful

The Chicago Bears released their Friday Week 4 injury report ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the New York Jets, including game statuses. Quarterback Caleb Williams (hamstring) and offensive lineman Braxton Jones (knee) are out after did-not-practice designations all week.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / October 2

Bears Injury Report: Williams, Jones, Swift Among DNPs Thursday Ahead of Jets

The Chicago Bears released their Thursday Week 4 injury report ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the New York Jets. Wednesday was a walk-through with estimated participation.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / October 1

Bears OT Braxton Jones Week-To-Week, Ozzy Trapilo Nearing Return

The Bears have been rotating starter Braxton Jones and backup Theo Benedet at left tackle to start the season, but the latter may have to take on the full-time role in Week 4.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 1

Ben Johnson details Chicago Bears’ left tackle plan amid Braxton Jones injury

Braxton Jones made a strong impression on the Chicago Bears over the first three weeks of the season. But now a knee injury has sent him to the sidelines.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 1

Chicago Bears could address latest injury with new trade target

The Chicago Bears seemed more than content with Braxton Jones at left tackle. Ozzy Trapilo is nearing his return from injury. It seemed as if the Bears were approaching some stability at the position.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 1

Bears’ LT situation murky again with new injury update

The Chicago Bears secured a dominant 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, but the win came with a troubling setback along the offensive line.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 30

Bears Named Possible Trade Suitor For Versatile Former Starting OL Wasting Away on Bench

The Chicago Bears' offensive line was a hot topic of conversation this past offseason. Well, more specifically, the left tackle spot was. That's because the Bears didn't know when they'd get Ozzy Trapilo back from a torn patellar tendon, which set up a competition at left tackle that Braxton Jones ultimately won.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 29

Chicago Bears’ injury woes continue as Braxton Jones leaves Eagles clash

The Chicago Bears entered their Monday Night Football matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles already down quarterback Caleb Williams. Their injury woes didn’t get any easier seeing a key offensive lineman leave the game.

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Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 28

Bears’ Braxton Jones exits MNF vs. Eagles after tweaking knee

The Chicago Bears are playing out of their minds in Week 3. Without star quarterback Caleb Williams, Chicago was considered a heavy underdog against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 24

Braxton Jones and Garrett Bradbury’s Struggles Becoming Major Threat to Bears' Offense

Caleb Williams' recent hamstring injury predictably makes the Bears' protection problem a much bigger issue. When your quarterback is able to reach speeds of over 20 miles per hour scrambling out of the pocket, you could live with a 65.3 overall PFF grade from the starting left tackle and a 51 overall grade from your center.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / September 20

Chicago Bears make left tackle change amid struggles vs. Minnesota Vikings

The Chicago Bears knew facing off against the Minnesota Vikings’ defense would be a difficult test. Early on in Week 2, the franchise was forced to make a change across their offense line due to their inability to move the ball forward.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 15

The Biggest Decision Ben Johnson Got Right Against Panthers and What it Means Moving Forward

Contrary to the belief of second-guessers, the biggest decision Ben Johnson made in Sunday's 59-37 win over Carolina had nothing to do with going for it on fourth down from his own 21 in the second quarter.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 13

Chicago Bears LT spot sees immediate change in Week 1 after injury

All offseason, who plays left tackle for the Chicago Bears was one of the biggest mysteries facing the franchise. Ultimately, Braxton Jones was named the starter heading into Week 1.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 11

Chicago Bears left tackle’s immediate reaction to landing starting nod

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson knows how important protecting quarterback Caleb Williams’ blindside is. The franchise had a competition featuring upwards of four contenders throughout training camp for the starting nod.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / September 8

Bears Name Braxton Jones Starting LT; Ozzy Trapilo Not Ready To Return

As the Bears prepare for a weekend trip to Carolina to open the season, they are doing so with plans for Braxton Jones to start at left tackle, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 4

Chicago Bears offensive lineman put on notice before Week 1

While quarterback Caleb Williams is the focal point of the Chicago Bears offense, he can’t do everything alone. Which is why the team has invested so heavily on their offense line.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 3

Could Bears' Braxton Jones rebuild stock with solid 2026 season?

He has another chance this season.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 2

How Braxton Jones officially secured Chicago Bears’ starting LT job

By the end of the 2025 season, it appeared as if left tackle Braxton Jones’ time with the Chicago Bears was coming to a close. But after Ozzy Trapilo’s injury, he was re-signed to a one-year deal.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / July 28

Bears have a difficult decision hiding in plain sight

The Bears have options. What they do not have, at least yet, is an answer.

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Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / July 19

Braxton Jones Entering Training Camp As Bears’ Starting LT

Three different players made at least four starts and played at least 200 snaps at left tackle for the Bears last year. Braxton Jones opened the year as the starter, but was benched in Week 4 after a rough start and later landed on injured reserve.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / October 7, 2025

Insider shares one offensive change Bears could implement following early bye

Currently last in the tough NFC North, the Bears still have an excellent opportunity to rise in the standings heading into the back half of the schedule.

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