Trapilo’s Recovery & LT Battle | Chicago Bears News

Chicago Bears rookie Ozzy Trapilo’s torn patellar tendon could sideline him for most—or all—of the 2026 season, but there’s cautious optimism he might return late. To fill the void, the team re-signed Theo Benedet and Braxton Jones and added Jedrick Wills Jr., sparking a fierce competition for the starting left tackle spot. Trapilo’s recent strength training is a hopeful sign, though an October return seems unlikely. With training camp just around the corner, Braxton Jones leads the pack, but Benedet, Wills, and Kiran Amegadjie are all hungry for the job. The Bears’ priority? Finding the best protector for their QB as Trapilo heals—watch this space as camp unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/94ed64e0e1ee16f9