Braxton Jones sounds off on Bears' left tackle competition

Chicago Bears offensive line coach Dan Roushar kept it real when discussing the team's left tackle position following the 2025 season. Roushar was critical in the fact that the Bears didn't have their long-term projected starter, calling on all three players: Braxton Jones, Theo Benedet and rookie Ozzy Trapilo to play to the standard that is required for a franchise left tackle. Chicago will be without Trapilo for most of the 2026 season as he recovers from a torn patellar tendon, and they brought back both Jones and Benedet, also adding Jedrick Wills Jr.

, to compete for the left tackle spot. Recently, Jones appeared on "The Set Show" with Terron Armstead and spoke about the opportunity ahead of him to compete for the Bears' starting left tackle job, as well as his response to Roushar's comments. "Yes sir," Jones said, when asked if he felt he could answer the challenge by Roushar to man the left tackle spot.

"Actually, knowing what Ben (Johnson) and Dan are looking for, too, that's why I'm very blessed for last year and how it went, to really sit back and watch and learn, really see what he's looking for and the minor details. I'm blessed to be back in the position I'm in. " Jones, who served as the starting left tackle from 2022-24, has the seniority advantage going up against his teammates in the battle for left tackle, and it's clear that he's received the message from his position coach.

Chicago's offensive line play was a huge reason for their success in 2025, and getting the left tackle spot solidified can only help further that development of quarterback Caleb Williams and help guide the Bears back to the playoffs. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears OT Braxton Jones sounds off on left tackle competition