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Benedet’s Battle for Left Tackle | Chicago Bears News
Theo Benedet’s path to the Chicago Bears’ starting left tackle spot is heating up — and the pressure’s on. After a solid rookie year where he started eight games, the 2025 head coach Ben Johnson has seen real growth, especially in run blocking. But pass protection remains his biggest hurdle — rated just 55 by PFF — and that’s what he must fix to beat out veteran Braxton Jones and still-active swing tackle Ozzy Trapilo. With Caleb Williams’ QB protection at stake, Benedet’s got one chance to prove he’s ready for the left side — or fall back to swing tackle. The clock’s ticking. Listen in…
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