Bears Eye Tackle Upgrade in Draft

0:00It's April 22nd. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Chicago Bears got a fresh headache at left tackle after Ozzy Trappolo ruptured his patellar tendon. He sighed mine for most or the whole 2026 season. Now it's a battle for the starting spot with Braxton Jones, Theo Benedett, and free agent Gedrick Will's Jr. But the real play might be snagging and upgrade in the first round of the draft. Expect to rush on offensive tackles right in the middle of round one. The Bears are lined up with other squads, eyeing that position on day one to bolster their lines. Teams like the Lions, Panthers, Steelers, Chargers, Eagles, Browns, 49ers, Chiefs, and Patriots all went in on a new Lyman late in the first. Kansas City grabbing one at pick number nine wouldn't shock anyone. Bears brass admits big defensive holes at tackle, edge, and safety. Still, GM Ryan Poles and Coach Ben Johnson swear by best player available, just like they

1:03did grabbing Titan, Coast, and Loveland, and White Out Luther. Burden, the third last year. If a stud tackle still there when Chicago picks, they'll pounce and solidify that key spot for the long haul.