Trapilo’s Return Could Shake Up Bears’ O-Line | Chicago Bears News

Rookie Ozzy Trapilo stunned everyone by stepping into the Chicago Bears’ starting left tackle role after injuries hit, locking down a weak spot with impressive poise. But his season ended in playoff heartbreak when he tore his Achilles — a brutal injury that usually sidelines players for a year. Now, though, there’s buzz: Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer says Trapilo could return this season. That’s huge for a Bears offensive line still piecing itself together, especially since he was already dominating stats while learning the position. With key additions like Jedrick Wills and returns from Braxton Jones and Theo Benedet, Trapilo’s likely to start 2025 on IR — but if he comes back before 2026, he could be the biggest boost to their front five. Don’t expect All-Pro status right away — he’s got growing pains ahead — but getting him back at all this year would be a major win for the team. 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/88882bd35ee0a009