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Braxton Jones Injury Update
CHIOTLast updated:
Braxton Jones underwent surgery Tuesday for a partially torn patellar tendon and will miss the rest of the 2026 season.
Current Status
Game availability
vs. NO
Week 11 · November 22, 2026
Game designation
No verified designation yet
StatusInjured
Injurypartially torn patellar tendon (knee)
Expected returnOut for the remainder of the 2026 season
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Chicago must rely on Theo Benedet at left tackle for the stretch run, with Ozzy Trapilo behind him rather than expecting Jones to reclaim the spot. The Bears' blind-side protection group has lost its veteran alternative for the remainder of 2026.
PFM depth chart
Where Braxton Jones Fits
PositionLeft Tackle
- 01 Theo Benedet
- 02 Ozzy Trapilo
- 03 Braxton Jones No. 3 on depth chart
Injury timeline
Braxton Jones Injury History
3 updates · Latest November 3, 2026
Injured reserve
Bears Place Braxton Jones on Injured Reserve
Chicago placed Braxton Jones on injured reserve.
Braxton Jones Leaves Monday Night Win With Knee Injury
Braxton Jones left Monday night's win over Philadelphia in the third quarter with a knee injury and did not return.
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