Braxton Jones' Comeback: Chicago Bears' Left Tackle Battle

0:00It's April 2, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, football news powered by AI. Chicago Bears are gearing up for another battle, at left tackle this offseason, the second year in a row. Former fifth round pick, Brexton Jones, looks like the frontrunner to claim the starting spot after winning it last summer. Rookie Aussie Trapolo stepped in halfway through the 2025 season and held it down until a ruptured patellar tendon in the wildcard. Playoff sidelined him for most of 2026. That's why the Bears locked in Jones on a one-year deal, grab ex-first-rounder Jedrick Will's junior and brought back feel Benedett. Head coach Ben Johnson is hyped about Jones bouncing back from last year's injury recovery woes. He says Jones didn't feel like himself early on, but now he's bulked up, looking sharp and dead set are reclaiming his groove. All roads lead to a camp competition between those three, though Johnson has a ruled out drafting a long-term fix.

1:00Even if Jones just gets this one shot in Chicago, it's prime time to shine for his next contract elsewhere. Bears fans keep eyes on that line as training camp heats up, could be the key to protecting their quarterback all season.