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Can the Bears count on their starting left tackle this year—-or beyond? When people talk about the Chicago Bears’ revamped offense, Braxton Jones rarely comes up first.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 23

Bears' Braxton Jones projected to lose starting role to rookie

Heading into training camp this year, the Chicago Bears don't have many true position battles to watch. Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum are fighting for the backup quarterback spot, but that's not particularly relevant to winning games in 2025.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / July 23

Braxton Jones receives clearance; Bears holding LT competition

Braxton Jones made a quick leap from Division I-FCS blocker to starting NFL left tackle as a rookie, moving into the Bears’ starting lineup despite being a 2022 fifth-round pick.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 22

Chicago Bears reveal injury update on Colston Loveland, Braxton Jones

Heading into training camp, two of the biggest injury concerns on the Chicago Bears were left tackle Braxton Jones and tight end Colston Loveland. But before the Bears even suited up for their first open practice, general manager Ryan Poles has put those injury concerns to bed.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 22

Bears say Braxton Jones is ready to compete at training camp

Bears tackle Braxton Jones will apparently avoid the physically unable to perform list and can start practicing at training camp, although he may need a "ramping up" period first.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / July 21

Training Camp Battles: LT: Braxton Jones vs Kiran Amegadjie vs Ozzy Trapilo

The left tackle position for the Chicago Bears is going to be the battle everyone is watching. Chicago Bears training camp opens this week! With that news, we bring you are final training camp battle to watch for 2025, and it’s the one that everyone is going to be watching the closest: left tackle.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 18

Chicago Bears' biggest 2025 training camp battle revealed

Chicago Bears training camp is right around the corner. Literally. Bears rookies report on July 19. Veterans arrive on July 22. The first team practice is one day later.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 17

Handicapping Chicago Bears' three-way or two-way tackle battle

Let the tackle battle begin. The most crucial of the three signings the Bears needed to make is done, with Ozzy Trapilo's signing for what Pat Finley of the Sun-Times reported was four years with 62% guaranteed money in the third year and the first two seasons guaranteed at signing.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / July 17

Bears, second-round OT Ozzy Trapilo agree to deal

After agreeing to terms with second-round defensive lineman Shemar Turner earlier today, the Bears have now inked another one of their three Round 2 picks.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 15

Chicago Bears OL Braxton Jones had setback for injury recovery: Report

The timeline for Chicago Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones to return to practice this summer has changed from when head coach Ben Johnson addressed the media in April.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 11

Why no one should count Braxton Jones out of Bears tackle battle

The rush by fans to get Braxton Jones out of Chicago or out of the starting left tackle spot seems to have begun with Day 2 of the NFL draft, if not earlier.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 10

Chicago Bears' feel-good success story suddenly in the crosshairs

The Chicago Bears had one major mission heading into the NFL offseason: repair their offensive line to keep Caleb Williams standing in 2025. The Bears definitely made a concerted effort to fix the trenches, adding veteran pieces like Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson and Drew Dalman while also drafing a couple of linemen.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 4

Bears' left tackle battle shaping up to be one of training camp's biggest storylines

As the days until the Chicago Bears kick off their 2025 training camp continue to shrink, the team's biggest position battles are coming into focus. The headliner will be at left tackle, where incumbent but injured starter Braxton Jones will do his best to hold off rookie second-round pick Oxzzy Trapilo and 2024 third-round pick Kiran Amegadjie.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Bears Training Camp Battle Breakdown: Can Braxton Jones return and keep his job at LT or will Ozzy Trapilo's momentum continue to rise?

Welcome to the month of July, AKA the first month with real football back on the calendar. While the Chicago Bears won't technically be playing in a game until August, this is still going to be an exciting month with training camp starting in just a few days.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 4

Chicago Bears rookie earns All-Pro comparison amid strong minicamp

With Braxton Jones out until training camp due to his ankle injury, Ozzy Trapilo and Kiran Amegadjie have been splitting reps at left tackle throughout the Chicago Bears offseason program.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 3

Chicago Bears left tackle battle takes another turn at minicamp

With Braxton Jones out until training camp, Ozzy Trapilo and Kiran Amegadjie have been splitting reps at left tackle throughout the offseason program. At Tuesday’s mandatory minicamp session, the battle took a precarious turn in one direction.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 30

Surprising ranking suggests Chicago Bears are set at left tackle

One of the prevailing talking points surrounding the Chicago Bears this offseason was the need to upgrade the offensive line, including left tackle, where incumbent starter Braxton Jones has lined up with the first team for the last three seasons.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 28

Chicago Bears make left tackle competition clear

The Chicago Bears took the field on Wednesday for the start of their second week of voluntary OTA practices. One of the biggest questions regarding the team is the plan for the left tackle position.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 21

Chicago Bears have surprise starter at left tackle to open OTAs

While the Chicago Bears have massively bolstered their offensive line, there is still a major question mark hanging over left tackle. With incumbent Braxton Jones still nursing his ankle injury, the battle to earn the starting role is beginning to heat up.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 9

NFC Notes: Bears, Packers, Vikings, Aaron Jones

Bears OL Dan Roushar praised OT Braxton Jones and noted that Jones is an overachiever who will continue to get better. “He’s a phenomenal man, he’s got unbelievable character, I see the work ethic,” Roushar told the media.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 22

NFC Notes: Draft Buzz, Braxton Jones, Bears, Lions, Packers

Chicago added three new starters at offensive line, but is unlikely to have a new left tackle in 2025 unless they take one early in the draft. New Bears HC Ben Johnson believes last year’s starter Braxton Jones is capable but wants him to put on weight to improve his pass protection.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / April 19