Bears Make Feelings Clear on ‘Almost’ Benching Braxton Jones

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The Chicago Bears went into Week 3 with a quiet but notable plan: keep a close eye on left tackle Braxton Jones and consider giving Theo Benedet some snaps in relief. Bears Nearly Benched Braxton Jones Against the CowboysThe Bears’ hesitancy to fully trust Jones this early in the season stems from what they’ve seen in his first two games. We have to monitor that and pay attention to that, and he and I have talked about it.”Notable plays from #Bears LT Braxton Jones in the week 3 win over the Cowboys. pic.twitter.com/AQtLeYream — Quinten Krzysko (@ButkusStats) September 23, 2025Implications for the Bears’ Offensive LineThe offensive line remains one of the Bears’ biggest variables in 2025. If he continues to show progress in conditioning and technique, he may silence talk of being benched and re-establish himself as a key part of the Bears’ offensive line.