Bears morning report: Left tackle competitions adds a new contender

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches offensive lineman Theo Benedet #79 run drills with teammates during mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-TimesAshlee Rezin/Sun-Times

The Bears’ practice Thursday will provide another chance for the team to figure out exactly who they want to start at left tackle.

The three-man starting left tackle competition took on a fourth player Wednesday when Theo Benedet rotated with veteran Braxton Jones. Rookie Ozzy Trapilo, meanwhile, played second-string right tackle behind Darnell Wright.

Trapilo, who played half the team’s snaps at left tackle on Sunday, hasn’t been eliminated from the running.…