Chicago Bears sign potential starting left tackle to $1 million contract for 2026
The Chicago Bears engineered one of the best turnarounds in the NFL during the 2025 season. The offense, led by head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams, was a huge part of their success. Indeed, just about every aspect of their team improved from 2024 to 2025, but the onus is on them to continue their upward trend next season.
Unfortunately, Chicago is likely going to be without their starting left tackle, Ozzy Trapilo for a while. He ruptured his patellar tendon in the Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers, and the recovery could keep him out until late next season.
The good news, though, is that the Bears were able to re-sign a player that could fill in for him.
The Chicago Bears sign Theo Benedet to a one-year deal
There has been a great deal going on in the NFL this week as the league prepares for Super Bowl LX. Somewhat lost in all the excitement was the news that Chicago had signed exclusive rights free agent Theo Benedet to a one-year $1 million contract.
A right tackle in college, Benedet appeared at guard for the Bears in eight games this season. Now, the plan is to see if he can help fill the gap at left tackle until Trapilo is able to come back.
Overall, fans met this news with positive responses on social media:
This was a no-brainer, as any ERFA would be on your roster. We’ll get the same right next year as well as this was Theo’s first year of qualified time.
I love the optimistic way that Fishbain laid that out, but if we’re being honest, he lost his spot in the playoffs because the… https://t.co/nlN5PwbObN— Adam Mason (@adamhmason) February 5, 2026
1 piece of the LT puzzle for this offseason has been put into place. With Trapillo likely out for most of 2026, do they roll with the Canadian Eagle? https://t.co/nLXGF3UkAB
— Hard Count Bears (@HardCountBears) February 5, 2026
This is great news. At worst hes excellent depth. https://t.co/2IlyjpT2wz
— thedude444 (@thedude4442) February 5, 2026
Very good deal by the Bears here. Theo was solid when he played. With Ozzy timeline uncertain, Theo could be starting again for us. https://t.co/HIOjsWjxrG
— BearsEmpire (@BearsEmpire_) February 5, 2026
It will be interesting to see what other transactions the Bears make to address the left tackle situation. Benedet is a great depth piece, but they may need someone with more experience at the position
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