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Ben Johnson Rules Ozzy Trapilo Out for Monday as Bears Keep Return Under Review

The coach said the team will use padded team drills and weekly rep and confidence checks before clearing Trapilo for game action.

Overview

  • Ben Johnson said Saturday that Ozzy Trapilo will not play Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles and will remain under evaluation.
  • Trapilo has returned to full practice after a January torn patellar tendon and was activated from the PUP list before the regular season.
  • The Bears will judge Trapilo on padded team reps and his confidence putting full weight on the surgically repaired knee before granting game clearance.
  • Chicago will stick with Braxton Jones as the primary left tackle with Theo Benedet in rotation while coaches monitor Trapilo's progress.
  • Quarterback Tyson Bagent cleared concussion protocol and will be available, Cairo Santos returned to practice, and the team’s cautious approach aims to protect Trapilo’s long-term recovery and the roster’s continuity.