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Bears Weigh RT Options Before Raiders as Darnell Wright Misses Another Practice

Coaches are tailoring protections for Maxx Crosby this week.

Overview

  • Right tackle Darnell Wright missed a second straight practice with an elbow injury, leaving his Week 4 availability uncertain.
  • Swing tackle Theo Benedet is positioned to start at right tackle if Wright cannot go, with rookie Ozzy Trapilo likely elevating to swing duty.
  • The Raiders frequently move Maxx Crosby across the front, and the Bears expect to account for him on every snap, especially over the right side.
  • Chicago’s rushing attack ranks near the bottom of the league in EPA and rush yards over expected, and coaches cite execution between backs and linemen as the fix.
  • After allowing zero sacks in the Week 3 win, the Bears reported additional injuries Thursday, with T.J. Edwards, Kyler Gordon, Grady Jarrett and Colston Loveland out, Jaylon Jones and D’Andre Swift limited, and Cole Kmet back to full participation.