"Jones, 26, was the first offensive lineman drafted by Bears general manager Ryan Poles. The former FCS product from Southern Utah was selected in the fifth round in 2022 and started 17 games at left tackle as a rookie. Injuries in 2023 and 2024 limited Jones to 23 games combined over two seasons, all of which he started at left tackle."
"Jones competed with Trapilo, Kiran Amegadjie and Theo Benedet in training camp and ended up winning the left tackle job to start the 2025 season. He started four games at left tackle before being benched before halftime in Chicago's 25-24 win at Las Vegas. Jones was supplanted at left tackle by Benedet and logged 12 snaps over two games the rest of the season."
Braxton Jones, 26, has re-signed with the Chicago Bears on a one-year contract valued at up to $10 million. The former Southern Utah player was drafted by Bears GM Ryan Poles in the fifth round of 2022 and started all 17 games at left tackle as a rookie. Injuries limited him to 23 combined games over 2023 and 2024. Entering 2025 as a contract year following an ankle injury, Jones competed with draft pick Ozzy Trapilo and others for the left tackle position. He won the job and started four games before being benched midway through a game against Las Vegas. Theo Benedet took over the position, and Jones finished the season with limited snaps, allowing 15 pressures and two sacks.
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