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Bears rookie Ozzy Trapilo discusses opportunity to win left tackle job
The Chicago Bears overhauled the interior offensive line this offseason in an effort to protect quarterback Caleb Williams. But there's still a starting job up for grabs at left tackle with Braxton Jones recovering from injury, and that job could very well go to rookie Ozzy Trapilo. The second-round offensive lineman has rotated with Kiran Amegadjie at left tackle with the starting offense during OTAs and minicamp, and it's clear both will be given an opportunity to win the job from incumbent starter Jones, who is expected to be limited to start training camp. Advertisement Trapilo has relished the opportunity to get those reps with the first-team offense during the offseason, and he's going to continue to make the most of his opportunities. That will continue into the summer, when the pads come on, as Trapilo looks to unseat Jones and beat out Amegadjie for a starting role as a rookie. "It's a really great opportunity," Trapilo said. "This is the perfect time for the coaches to do it. Rotate guys in. There are no pads or anything yet, so they're really just doing their best to get guys looks, get a feeling for it all. I'm going out there every opportunity I get, trying to make the most of it, and it's really beneficial to be able to work next to guys that have played in this league." Trapilo spoke about the importance of working alongside veterans who have experience playing in this league. For Trapilo, that means working alongside All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney, who is serving as a sounding board for the young rookie. "When we're out there, especially after a rep, the benefit of practice is you can get back to the huddle and talk a little bit about it," Trapilo said. "You don't have to move on to the next play." This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears rookie Ozzy Trapilo talks opportunity to win left tackle job
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Bears rookie Ozzy Trapilo shares impressions of Braxton Jones, Kiran Amegadjie
The Chicago Bears have a battle brewing at left tackle between three-year starter Braxton Jones, second-year pro Kiran Amegadjie and rookie Ozzy Trapilo, and it'll be a focal point during the summer. With Jones sidelined during the offseason program, as he recovers from a fractured fibula, Amegadjie and Trapilo have rotated with the starting offensive line during OTAs and minicamp. With Jones expected to be limited to start training camp next month, the two young offensive linemen will have an upper hand in the competition. Advertisement Despite the battle for the starting job, Trapilo sang the praises of Jones and Amegadjie, who have been helpful to the young rookie as he makes the transition to the pro game. "They're both fantastic guys," Trapilo said. "The whole O-line is really incredible. Coming in, you don't know how it's going to be. [But] everyone is such a good guy. [If] you have a question, they'll go out of their way to help you. That's for the entire room, [including] the tackle position. I've been really happy about that." The Bears have dedicated resources to overhauling the offensive line this offseason after quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked a league-high 68 times in 2024. Chicago traded for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson while signing center Drew Dalman in free agency. Right tackle Darnell Wright appears to be the only guaranteed returning starter this season. While Jones has been serviceable at left tackle since he was drafted in the fifth round in 2022, he's entering a contract year with plenty to prove. The Bears are always looking to get better, so the competition for that left tackle spot appears to be wide open, and Trapilo has a good chance at winning it. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears' Ozzy Trapilo on impressions of Braxton Jones, Kiran Amegadjie
