Bears Projected to Cut $5.9 Million Draft Pick After Lackluster Preseason

The Chicago Bears’ main left-tackle competition entering the final preseason game is narrowing among Braxton Jones, Theo Benedet, Jedrick Wills Jr. and Kiran Amegadjie. Coach Ben Johnson said the position is a “hot spot” and indicated the team is not fully certain. ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reported that Jones has been viewed as the front-runner throughout camp, despite an injury that sidelined him for more than a week. A Bears Wire/SB Nation analysis points to a recent offensive shift against the Cincinnati Bengals, where Jones took the first 15 snaps at left tackle before Benedet entered. The argument is that Jones will likely start Week 1, while Benedet may remain the swing option. Meanwhile, Amegadjie’s preseason included six pressures allowed over 70 snaps, raising questions about his roster future.