Bears practice recap update

An in-depth look at the latest Bears practice shows ongoing questions about the left tackle spot and how the offense responds to pressure.

Bears left tackle battle unsettled as camp nears end

Another Bears practice wrapped up with the team going live even if it wasn’t as intense as some sessions. The offense had early hiccups with penalties and some drops, but the starting unit found its footing as the period wore on. In the left tackle race, Theo Benedet got some run with the starters, while Braxton Jones worked LT with the ones and threes, and Ozzy Trapilo lined up at RT with the twos. Kiran Amegadjie stayed with the threes at LT. It appears the coaching staff is testing multiple options, and the result is a clearer message that every rep matters.

There were social media reports of a few drops too, including a notable one involving DJ Moore on a pocket pass. With two public and one private practice remaining in training camp, the absence of a clear frontrunner at left tackle is raising questions about how soon the Bears will settle the line and how the offense will protect the quarterback in the early weeks.

The left tackle contest is the crux of a larger evaluation of the Bears’ depth on the line. By rotating Benedet, Jones, Trapilo and Amegadjie, the staff is forcing each player to show not just talent but consistency under pressure. That approach signals a willingness to live with a longer development period if it means a more stable unit in games. The risk is that unresolved depth at LT could linger into September, affecting protection schemes and the passer’s comfort level. As the competition unfolds, the team faces a tension between short term stability and long term development, a balance every contender for the job must navigate.

Highlights

The next practices will keep the debate alive and shape the Bears’ approach