Intel: Why Ozzy Trapilo’s Injury Doesn’t Have People Inside Halas Hall Worried

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles said at his end-of-season press conference that it was likely left tackle Ozzy Trapilo would go through a recovery process from his patellar knee injury that extends into the regular season later this year. Some took that as admission that the former 2nd round pick was in danger of missing 2026 entirely. What did that mean for his future? Missing that much time would put the Bears in a difficult spot, either having to find a bridge option to buy time until he returns or seek an outright replacement.