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Braxton Jones Looks Rebuilt at Bears OTAs and That Could Settle Left Tackle
- Jones showed improved strength and movement at OTAs, signaling a potential return to his pre-injury form.
- Bears coach Ben Johnson cautioned that practice results are preliminary without contact, stressing a real test with pads.
- Guard Jonah Jackson credited Jones’s improved comfort and confidence in the new phase of the offseason program.
- Center transition remains a focus, with Garrett Bradbury in the mix as Chicago prepares Logan Jones as a backstop.
- The Bears highlighted the cadence improvements over last year as a sign of growing offensive cohesion.
- Executive expectations remain tempered; officials say true evaluation starts once pads are on.
- The left tackle competition now centers on Braxton Jones versus Jedrick Wills Jr., Kiran Amegadjie, and Theo Benedet.
- The team notes a healthy Braxton Jones could raise expectations for Bears’ 2026 left tackle play.
- Pro Football Focus previously tracked Jones at two sacks and 15 pressures in limited action prior to his 2025 injury.
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