Chicago Bears Left Tackle Braxton Jones Out for Season With Fractured Ankle

Jones' injury will require surgery and a four-month recovery, but early reports suggest he could return before training camp.

Braxton Jones sustained a fractured left fibula during the Bears' loss to the Detroit Lions and was carted off the field in the second quarter.
Initial tests indicate no damage to the tibia or severe ligament injuries, though further evaluations are ongoing to confirm the extent of the injury.
Jones will undergo surgery this week and faces a recovery timeline of approximately four months, with optimism for his return ahead of the 2025 NFL training camp.
The Bears are evaluating their options at left tackle, with rookie Kiran Amegadjie and Larry Borom as immediate replacements for the final two games of the season.
Jones' injury, coupled with offensive line struggles throughout the season, has led to speculation that the Bears may prioritize drafting a left tackle in the 2025 NFL Draft.