As the Chicago Bears prepare for the 2025 NFL season, general manager Ryan Poles is facing mounting pressure over one glaring roster concern: the left tackle position. Despite a strong offseason that saw the team reinforce its offensive interior and build around quarterback Caleb Williams, the battle to protect his blind side remains unresolved—and the scrutiny is intensifying.
Braxton Jones, Ozzy Trapilo, and now Theo Benedet have all rotated through first-team reps at left tackle during training camp. While Jones is the most experienced, his performance has been inconsistent in his three years in the NFL. Offensive line coach Dan Roushar was brutally honest when evaluating Jones’ preseason showing against the Miami Dolphins.