Overview

• Ben Johnson has demanded one of the four contenders — Braxton Jones, Ozzy Trapilo, Kiran Amegadjie or Theo Benedet — step up as the clear starter and has criticized inconsistency in protection.
• Theo Benedet has earned increased first-team opportunities and a second-unit start against the Bills, boosting his position in the race.
• Ozzy Trapilo has moved to right tackle to serve as a swing tackle and deepen the offensive line’s depth chart.
• In the second half of the Bills preseason game, OC Declan Doyle took over offensive play-calling and DBs coach Al Harris handled the defense, underscoring Johnson’s willingness to adjust staff roles.
• The staff plans to reassess the left tackle decision after the first four games, using the Week 5 bye as a cutoff if no definitive starter emerges.