Bears morning report: Left tackle competitions adds a new contender

Bears morning report: Left tackle competitions adds a new contender

The Bears' practice Thursday will provide another chance for the team to figure out exactly who they want to start at left tackle.The three-man starting left tackle competition took on a fourth player Wednesday when Theo Benedet rotated with veteran Braxton Jones. Rookie Ozzy Trapilo, meanwhile, played second-string right tackle behind Darnell Wright.Trapilo, who played half the team’s snaps at left tackle on Sunday, hasn’t been eliminated from …

Insider Reveals Chicago Bears' Real Thoughts On Left Tackle Situation

The Chicago Bears haven’t made a decision at left tackle, and Wednesday’s practice only created more confusion. For the past several days, it felt like the position was down to a battle between veteran Braxton Jones and rookie 2nd round pick Ozzy Trapilo. However, that got thrown for a loop when Trapilo spent more time at right tackle in practice while Jones split time with former undrafted free agent Theo Benedet. It was the latest sign that th…

Crucial Chicago Bears position battle sees another contender emerge

When the Chicago Bears opened training camp, the team began a three-headed competition for the starting left tackle job. But now, it appears as if another name could be creeping into the race. On Wednesday, former undrafted free agent Theo Benedet saw reps with the first-team offense, via Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Rookie Ozzy Trapilo, who is battling with Braxton Jones for the left tackle job, was working at second-string right tackle. …