Overview

• Theo Benedet earned the highest Pro Football Focus grade among Bears offensive linemen in the preseason opener against Miami and has claimed first-team reps in three straight practices.
• Since returning from a late-July leg injury, Kiran Amegadjie has been relegated to third-team reps, threatening his spot in Chicago’s projected nine-man offensive line.
• Head coach Ben Johnson said he wants one reliable starter to protect Caleb Williams’ blindside and warned he will avoid a revolving door at left tackle during games.
• The Bears will use Friday’s joint practice with the Bills and Sunday’s preseason game to further evaluate contenders before finalizing the 53-man roster.
• With only nine offensive-line spots available, the runner-up in this battle could face being cut or claimed off waivers if unable to secure the starting role.