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Chicago Bears' trade of slumping OL Braxton Jones predicted by NFL analysts

By no means has it been a perfect start for new Chicago Bears' head coach Ben Johnson. There was the blown fourth-quarter lead to the Vikings in the opener, the ugly loss to a one-win Ravens team playing without Lamar Jackson, and the constant thread of sloppy Red Zone execution and numerous mind-numbing penalties.

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Bears place DB Kyler Gordon, OL Braxton Jones on IR

The Chicago Bears placed defensive back Kyler Gordon and offensive lineman Braxton Jones on injured reserve on Saturday. The Bears (4-2) also signed defensive

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Bears' Braxton Jones named top trade candidate by ESPN

Despite a tough Saints outing for Theo Benedet in Week 7, he remains the Chicago Bears' starting left tackle. Barring a historically bad game against the Ravens in Week 8, I don't expect that to change anytime soon, either.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 16

Mock trade has Bears swap Braxton Jones for Raiders pass rusher

The 2025 NFL season was always going to be a make-or-break year for third-year Chicago Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones, and after just six weeks it appears to have already leaned towards 'break'.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Bears Should Trade Former Starter to Chargers Seeking OT Help

The Los Angeles Chargers are hurting up front, with injuries to both star tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater. And according to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Chargers are making “preliminary inquiries at the running back and tackle position.” The Chicago Bears could offer left tackle Braxton Jones in a trade that would benefit both sides.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / October 11

Bears officially make LT switch

Caleb Williams has a new blind side protector coming out of the Bears’ Week 5 bye. Head coach Ben Johnson announced (via The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain) that second-year offensive lineman Theo Benedet will start at left tackle on Monday against the Commanders.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / October 7

Insider shares one offensive change Bears could implement following early bye

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 3

Chicago Bears ‘plan A’ for Darnell Wright amid Braxton Jones’ news

The Chicago Bears put left tackle Braxton Jones on the bench in the second quarter of Week 4. Head coach Ben Johnson hoped adding Ozzy Trapilo to the offensive line would provide a “spark” to a unit that struggled to block defensive end Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders front seven.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 30

Chicago Bears reportedly benching starter after Raiders game

The Chicago Bears most important position battle during training camp this summer has continued into the bye week. The Bears are reportedly set to make

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 29

The coming Chicago Bears decision on Theo Benedet and Braxton Jones

After Ben Johnson looked at the game film he decided on a good word for his team's 25-24 win Sunday over the Raiders. He called it "a mess." Now he faces another potential mess and it's at left tackle .

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 28

Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson explains decision to keep Braxton Jones on bench

The Chicago Bears decided to make a big change to the offensive line early during Sunday’s Week 4 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders. With right tackle

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 23

Braxton Jones earns back some of Ben Johnson's confidence

It wasn't exactly the full-on vote of confidence for Braxton Jones but will have to do for now. Bears coach Ben Johnson hadn't sounded positive at all about the performance of the Bears' left tackle after the Lions game.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 20

Chicago Bears could have a new starter at left tackle very soon

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson said at the start of this week that he'd use this week of practice to determine who will get more reps as the season marches on.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 19

Could Ben Johnson's comments on Braxton Jones mean Bears line changes?

Ben Johnson had said he thought it could be the bye week or later before the revamped offensive line would be hitting stride because they need to play together.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 2

How Braxton Jones finally impressed Ben Johnson — or did he?

Braxton Jones feels he won the starting left tackle job and coach Ben Johnson agrees. That is what counts, for now anyway. Johnson named the 2022 fifth-round draft pick winner of the battle with Ozzy Trapilo, Kiran Amegadjie and finally Theo Benedet.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / September 2

Ben Johnson, Bears go with Braxton Jones at left tackle

Bears head coach Ben Johnson stuck with incumbent starter Braxton Jones at left tackle following a months-long competition with Ozzy Trapilo and Theo Benedet.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / September 2

Bears make decision on starting LT for Week 1

After an open competition during training camp, the Bears have settled on their Week 1 starting left tackle.

Bears place DE Austin Booker on IR

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Braxton Jones just gave the Bears a little clarity in the LT competition with his showing in a key evaluation game

The Chicago Bears made a sudden change at a critical positional battle last week to hopefully find a little more clarity toward an eventual decision. For weeks, the left tackle battle has stalled without a clear option standing out.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 11

Chicago Bears’ Braxton Jones drops honest take on long-awaited injury return

The Chicago Bears haven’t seen left tackle Braxton Jones in live game action since suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 16 of the 2024 campaign.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 10

Braxton Jones may have lost his grip on Bears' starting left tackle job

It's not often that a former fifth-round NFL draft pick earns the starting left tackle job in each of his first three seasons, but that's what Braxton Jones has done.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 4

Chicago Bears’ Braxton Jones gets brutally honest on season-ending injury return

Chicago Bears left tackle Braxton Jones played in just 12 games during the 2024 campaign after suffering a season-ending ankle injury. But now back on the gridiron, Jones is ready to prove why he deserves to be responsible for quarterback Caleb Williams’ blindside.

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.

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 / Pro Football Rumors / April 19

Key Bears offensive cog 'probably' will be limited in training camp

He has made 40 starts during his three years in Chicago.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 1

Chicago Bears coach warns Braxton Jones to make a serious change before 2025 draft

During his first offseason with the Chicago Bears in 2022, fifth-round pick Braxton Jones was worried about mastering one lesson that was a challenge for him entering the league.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / December 24

Chicago Bears LT Braxton Jones placed on season-ending IR with broken ankle

Chicago Bears left tackle Braxton Jones suffered a season-ending injury against the Detroit Lions on Sunday and has been placed on injured reserve to finish out the year.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23

Bears Place LT Braxton Jones On Injured Reserve

The Bears have placed LT Braxton Jones on injured reserve, per Scott Bair. This was expected after Jones broke his ankle this past weekend. He faces a four-month rehab timeline. Jones, 25, is a former fifth-round pick by the Bears in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Southern Utah.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / December 23

Report: Bears LT Braxton Jones sustains broken ankle

Chicago Bears starting left tackle Braxton Jones sustained a fractured left ankle in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions, NFL Network reported Monday. Jones, 25, was injured midway through the second quarter of Chicago's 34-17 setback.

Chicago Bears News / Gridiron Heroics / May 9, 2024

Chicago Bears’ Surprise Biggest NFL Draft Winner Revealed

The NFL Draft couldn’t have possibly played out better for the Chicago Bears. Or for Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones. For general manager Ryan Poles and the Bears, the top-10 selections were a dream scenario.