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Bears Poised to Elevate Theo Benedet to Left Tackle After Bye, Per Reports

Chicago is using the bye to review four games of tape before finalizing its plan to protect Caleb Williams’ blindside.

Overview

  • Ben Johnson said the staff will evaluate the first four games on film before naming a Week 6 starter at left tackle.
  • Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported Braxton Jones is not expected to start Oct. 13 at Washington, with Theo Benedet the likely replacement.
  • Jones was benched during the Week 4 win in Las Vegas, and his early-season PFF metrics reflect struggles in pass protection and run blocking.
  • After the in-game switch, the line settled with Benedet on the left and rookie Ozzy Trapilo at right tackle, and Johnson praised Trapilo’s response versus Maxx Crosby.
  • Darnell Wright’s elbow recovery keeps right tackle unsettled, and Trapilo is expected to remain there until Wright returns, according to the Tribune.