Chicago Bears left-tackle duties remain unsettled after 17 camp practices, with a five-man competition centered on Braxton Jones, Ozzy Trapilo, Kiran Amegadjie, Theo Benedet, and Caleb Williams. Benedet has surged, starting three straight practices with the ones and earning clean first-team reps, signaling a potential turning point in protection for Williams. The staff craves clarity, not a revolving door, and the upcoming joint session with Buffalo plus the second preseason game are viewed as pivotal for an opening-week decision.

Jones brings starting experience but has shown warts, while Trapilo has athleticism and run-blocking upside but needs to speed his feet. Amegadjie has missed time due to injury but is back in the mix, and Benedet has been the breakout case on tape, offering versatility on both sides. The Bears aim to solidify the job for Week 1 vs. Minnesota, yet a midseason reassessment remains on the table. For fantasy, the LT spot directly impacts Williams’ pocket time, run game tempo, and overall offense efficiency as Chicago finalizes its protection plan.