Bears' Left Tackle Battle Tightens as Kiran Amegadjie Gets First-Team Reps
Amegadjie worked with the starters for the first time in camp, with incumbent Braxton Jones and Jedrick Wills Jr. rotating below him as Ben Johnson looks for consistency.
Kiran Amegadjie took first-team reps at left tackle for the Chicago Bears through the end of July, with incumbent starter Braxton Jones and Jedrick Wills Jr. rotating with the second unit as the competition remains unsettled entering padded practices.
Where does Jones stand?
Jones, a former fifth-round pick who started the season opener in each of the last four years, re-signed on a one-year deal this offseason to prove himself. Despite losing his grip on the top spot for stretches of camp, he's still considered a favorite to hold the job given his track record of durability and starts.
What is Ben Johnson looking for?
The head coach has framed the evaluation around consistency, saying he wants to see who's making the fewest mental errors rather than picking a winner off flash plays. That standard keeps the competition open through multiple practices rather than settling it after one strong day.
Why does this matter beyond the position?
Protecting quarterback Caleb Williams, who has reshaped his body and is targeting a 70% completion rate this season, raises the stakes on getting left tackle right. A settled answer at the position would remove one more variable as Chicago tries to build consistency up front.
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- ESPN: 2026 Chicago Bears training camp: Latest intel, updates
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