Bears offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo, despite making some seriously strong strides in his recovery from that torn patellar tendon he suffered all the way back in January, won’t be hitting the field this Monday night. Head coach Ben Johnson dropped the news before Saturday’s practice, flat out telling reporters that Trapilo is still not ready for game action. It’s a bummer, really, for a guy who has been pushing hard to get back.
Ozzy’s Road Back Still Has a Detour
We’ve been hearing about Trapilo’s comeback for a minute now. He jumped back into practice in August, which was huge, and has been a full participant over the last week. You could almost taste his return! But alas, both he and Bears fans are gonna have to pump the brakes for at least another week. When Jason Lieser from the Chicago Sun-Times straight up asked Coach Johnson if Trapilo would be playing on Monday, the answer was just a blunt, single word: “No.” It sounds like they’re not ready to unleash him yet, whether it’s to start or even as a depth guy. That Monday Night Football matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles is a huge stage, and the team clearly wants him 100% before throwing him into that fire.
Who’s Stepping Up at Left Tackle?
With Trapilo still sidelined, Braxton Jones is gonna keep holding down the fort at left tackle. This isn’t exactly new territory, as Jones has been the guy. To his credit, through two games, he has given up just two total pressures and, more importantly, zero sacks. That’s solid work! They might also keep rotating Theo Benedet in, just like they did during their Week 2 skirmish where they fell 9-3 to the Minnesota Vikings. The offensive line is crucial, especially against a tough Eagles D, so these guys are really gonna be under the microscope.
Some Good News on the Injury Front
It’s not all doom and gloom on the injury report, though. Quarterback Tyson Bagent has cleared concussion protocol and is good to go for Monday’s game. Plus, kicker Cairo Santos is back at practice, which is always a relief for those crucial field goals. And cornerback Tyrique Stevenson? He’s trending in the right direction, which is exactly what you want to hear for the secondary. Monday night against the Eagles is gonna be a massive test under the lights. Let’s hope these guys bring their A-game and show what they’re truly made of.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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