Head Coach Reveals Why Bears Will Wait For Ozzy Trapilo Vs. Chasing A New LT

The Chicago Bears face a dilemma heading into the 2026 offseason. They have no left tackle. Ozzy Trapilo tore his patella in the wild card win over Green Bay, leaving his status for next season in doubt. Braxton Jones and Theo Benedet are free agents. The team has no clear starter for opening day. That leaves a difficult question for GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson. Do they seek a temporary stand-in at the position who can hold things together until Trapilo gets back, or do they go hunting for a long-term solution?