Why Bears’ Left Tackle Plans Suddenly Look Far Less Certain After Ozzy Trapilo Update

The Chicago Bears enacted an unexpected plan at left tackle for the game against Los Angeles when they shifted star guard Joe Thuney to that spot. It was a surprise considering they had both Braxton Jones and Theo Benedet available. Each had started games at that spot this season for the Bears. However, head coach Ben Johnson didn’t trust their ability to anchor against the powerful Rams pass rusher Jared Verse in pass protection. So Thuney because their fourth starting left tackle of the season.