Bears Left Tackle Battle Heats Up | Chicago Bears News

Chicago Bears News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

The Chicago Bears’ left tackle battle is heating up again, with Braxton Jones back in the driver’s seat after a recent injury setback and Theo Benedet hot on his heels. As Amegadjie and Wills shift to the right side following shaky preseason showings — especially Wills’ sack-inducing lapse against the Browns — the spotlight narrows to Jones vs. Benedet. Jones edges ahead with his well-rounded game, while Benedet brings elite run-blocking chops. With just two weeks until kickoff and Ozzy Trapilo still sidelined, the Bears have time to sort it out — but don’t expect a clear-cut answer anytime…