Overview
- The Bears activated left tackle Ozzy Trapilo from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday, clearing him to resume practice after rupturing his patellar tendon in January.
- Trapilo took part only in individual, non-padded drills as the team follows a measured rehab plan and schedules padded practices before considering him for game work.
- NFL roster rules mean Trapilo cannot be returned to the PUP list this season, so any major setback would require a different designation such as injured reserve.
- The activation expands the left-tackle competition to at least four players — Trapilo, Braxton Jones, Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills Jr. — and raises questions about who will protect quarterback Caleb Williams.
- The club also processed injury settlements for K.C. Eziomume, Kyron Hudson and Gervarrius Owens, and running back Kyle Monangai left practice with a right knee issue that will need an MRI.