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The Chicago Bears entered Sunday’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers facing yet another test at left tackle. Theo Benedet was ruled out with a quad injury, forcing the Bears to turn to second-round pick Ozzy Trapilo for his first career start on the blindside.

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Chicago Bears offensive line takes a hit in latest Pro Football Focus rankings

The Chicago Bears' offensive line is the most improved position group on the team this year. It was an expected result after an offseason committed to upgrading three of the five starting spots via trade (Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson) and free agency (Drew Dalman).

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 21

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson calls out player for 'inconsistent' play

Theo Benedet has been the left tackle for the Chicago Bears since replacing Braxton Jones during Week 4’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The undrafted Canadian has impressed many since becoming the starter, especially with run blocking.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 21

Ice thins for Bears tackle Theo Benedet after tough Saints outing

Theo Benedet wasn't about to nonchalantly sweep away his performance in Sunday's 26-14 win over the Saints. "I didn't have my best game today so to have the running game working as it was, it was nice to be able to fire off on them (and run block)," he said.

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Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / October 16

Good, Better, Best: Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 16

Growing trust in an unlikely starter could allow the Bears move on from an expendable player at the trade deadline

It wasn't pretty and there's still some areas needed to be cleaned up, but the Chicago Bears showed a lot of promised coming out of the bye week with the win over the Washington Commanders.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 16

Theo Benedet again among Bears facing roughest tests from Saints

Bears left tackle Theo Benedet gets another education this week protecting Caleb Williams' blind side against New Orleans . Both of his previous starts invited a new challenge but in the NFL it seems every team has at least one edge who can put heat on a quarterback and occupy the attention of tackles.

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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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 9

NFC Notes: Aidan Hutchinson, Theo Benedet, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears OT Theo Benedet has moved to left tackle after opening the season on the opposite side. When asked about switching sides, Benedet admits things have been challenging, but feels their coaching staff is doing well to get him prepared. “That can be a challenge, for sure.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 4

The formidable task Bears tackle Theo Benedet faces in Washington

Analytics suggest the Bears have potential problems ahead if they do as has been reported and start Theo Benedet at left tackle against the Commanders when they resume play a week from Monday in Washington.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 1

How Theo Benedet is poised to parlay split duty into total NFL rarity

Bears second-year tackle Theo Benedet always has a tough assignment, not as dificult as last week but a challenge nonetheless. Bears coach Ben Johnson hasn't said Benedet is a starter or backup, or at which tackle spot, although it's been reported by the Tribune's Brad Biggs he will start at left tackle.

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

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 / Chicago Bears on SI / September 27

Why Theo Benedet in Bears’ starting lineup is more concerning than you think

The Chicago Bears are prepping to square off against the Las Vegas Raiders and one of the best edge rushers in the NFL, Maxx Crosby, without starting right tackle Darnell Wright, who will miss Week 4 with an elbow injury.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 26

Bears tackle Theo Benedet confident despite daunting challenge

Considering the task at hand, the Bears have to be elated with Theo Benedet’s attitude. The Canadian born tackle is entirely confident in himself going against football’s version of Looney Tunes’ Tasmanian Devil, Raiders edge Maxx Crosby .

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / September 25

Should the Bears play Theo Benedet or Ozzy Trapilo if Wright can’t play?

The Chicago Bears revealed their second injury report this week, and starting right tackle Darnell Wright missed another day with the elbow injury he sustained against the Dallas Cowboys.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 19

Theo Benedet surprises everyone but himself with run at starter

You might be surprised to see a starting left tackle candidate for the Bears who didn't get involved in the battle for the job until late in preseason, didn't get drafted, spent a year on the practice squad, is Canadian and is better known for wearing only his underwear while singing to teammates.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 18

Little clarity seems possible yet on jumbled Bears tackle situation

Facing Buffalo Bills subs failed to ground the Canadian Eagle, Theo Benedet. Benedet's momentum in a bid for starting left tackle continued right through the 38-0 win over Buffalo, even while Braxton Jones handled reps with Bears starters early in the game.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / August 15