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Bears Weigh Moving All-Pro Joe Thuney to Left Tackle for Divisional Game vs. Rams

The potential shift would trade interior strength for blind‑side stability to protect Caleb Williams.

Overview

  • Chicago is strongly considering the switch, per the Chicago Tribune, with a decision still pending before Sunday night.
  • Rookie left tackle Ozzy Trapilo sustained a season-ending left patellar tendon injury in the wild-card win over the Packers.
  • If the move happens, Jordan McFadden or rookie Luke Newman would likely step in at left guard.
  • Braxton Jones was activated to the 53-man roster this week, giving Chicago another option at left tackle.
  • A Thuney start at tackle would be the Bears’ fourth different left tackle this season as they face a Rams front featuring multiple 50‑plus‑pressure rushers, including Jared Verse, Byron Young and Kobie Turner.