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Ben Johnson confirms what every Bears fan already knew about LT position battle

Chicago Bears fans finally get the answer they have been waiting for. That question? Who would be the starting left tackle for the team in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings?

"Yeah, I'll go with Braxton."

Bears head coach Ben Johnson confirmed that Braxton Jones will be the starter at left tackle, following a battle with Ozzy Trapilo and Theo Benedet in training camp. It was an expected outcome as Jones has been taking all the first-team reps with the offense over the last week at practice.

A follow-up question was asked as to whether adding Benedet late in the competition was a motivation for Jones to take over the job.