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Bears' Trapilo Injured: Season Lost, Recovery Expected

2/26/2026

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The Chicago Bears selected Ozzy Trapilo in the second round of the 2025 draft.
Trapilo started six of 14 games at left tackle before injuring his patellar tendon during the wild-card playoff against the Green Bay Packers.
General Manager Ryan Poles stated that Trapilo will miss most of the 2026 season but is expected to recover fully.
All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney filled in at left tackle but will not assume the role permanently.
The Bears' current options for left tackle are Theo Benedet and Kiran Amegadjie.

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Story summary

The Chicago Bears selected Ozzy Trapilo in the second round of the 2025 draft.
Trapilo started six of 14 games at left tackle before injuring his patellar tendon during the wild-card playoff against the Green Bay Packers.
General Manager Ryan Poles stated that Trapilo will miss most of the 2026 season but is expected to recover fully.
All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney filled in at left tackle but will not assume the role permanently.
The Bears' current options for left tackle are Theo Benedet and Kiran Amegadjie.