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Second preseason game eliminated a left tackle competitor for Bears (for now)

Heading into training, the battle to determine who would protect Caleb Williams' blindside was on center stage. Heading into the second preseason game it was not sorted out, and if anything it was less clear as it had appeared to become a four-man battle.

It's also fair to say, with the starters playing against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night, the pecking order in the left tackle battle would become clearer.

Incumbent Braxton Jones is the prohibitive favorite to win the job until shown otherwise. Rookie Ozzie Trapilo has been the primary challenger, with fan favorite second-year man Theo Benedet rising up recently to take first-team practice reps at left tackle.