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Bears Eye Tackle Shuffle Amid Wright's Injury Concerns

9/22/2025

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The Chicago Bears have faced challenges in their first two games under head coach Ben Johnson, though right tackle Darnell Wright has demonstrated potential despite some penalties.
Wright ranks 10th among tackles and has a solid pass-blocking grade.
He sustained an elbow injury but is not expected to be sidelined for long.
The Bears are looking for a solution at left tackle, as Braxton Jones is currently underperforming.
Johnson may consider moving Wright to left tackle, potentially allowing rookie Ozzy Trapilo to fill in at right tackle.

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The Chicago Bears have faced challenges in their first two games under head coach Ben Johnson, though right tackle Darnell Wright has demonstrated potential despite some penalties.
Wright ranks 10th among tackles and has a solid pass-blocking grade.
He sustained an elbow injury but is not expected to be sidelined for long.
The Bears are looking for a solution at left tackle, as Braxton Jones is currently underperforming.
Johnson may consider moving Wright to left tackle, potentially allowing rookie Ozzy Trapilo to fill in at right tackle.