Jones to Start But Who Backs Him | Chicago Bears News

Chicago Bears News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

The Chicago Bears’ left tackle battle is heating up as Braxton Jones, despite a recent injury, remains the frontrunner to start at QB’s blindside. Theo Benedet is closing in with strong practice reps, while Jedrick Wills and Kiran Amegadjie struggle to secure their spots. With Jones’ injury history looming, the real race is for his backup — Benedet’s recent surge makes him a dark horse, but Ozzy Trapilo’s knee rehab keeps him sidelined. The Bengals game could be the ultimate litmus test for who locks down that crucial No. 2 spot. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…