Bears’ Ozzy Trapilo nearing full injury return after Ben Johnson update

While he was ultimately ruled inactive, left tackle Ozzy Trapilo returned to a full practice prior to the Chicago Bears’ Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Ben Johnson confirmed that Trapilo will again practice in full on Wednesday.

When the tackle ruptured his Achilles tendon in the Divisional Round, there was some though that he could miss the entire 2026 campaign. Trapilo already beat the odds massively by opening the season on the active roster. Practicing in full heading into Week 3 adds another layer to the miraculous recovery.

Still, the Bears are going to be cautious with Trapilo. The last thing they want is for him to suffer a setback. But the more padded practices he can endure, the closer Trapilo gets to actually playing.

Wednesday’s practice will give the tackle another opportunity to round into form. And Johnson will be watching intently.

Ozzy Trapilo nearing Chicago Bears return 

Trapilo still has some hurdles he needs to cross. Confidence will be one of them. But the Bears are monitoring every single rep the tackle takes. At every step, being active on gameday becomes more likely, via Johnson’s Wednesday press conference.

“We’ll keep working him through these team drills,” Johnson said. “That’s why these padded practices are so invaluable for us. Making sure we maximize their ability to get in football shape the best that we can. It’s something we look at at the end of each week, all of Ozzy’s reps over the course of the week. Continue to coach him up and get improvement as we go through it.

“I think he’s still gaining confidence in being able to put all of his weight in it and being a powerful player,” he continued. “And yet in some ways, he’s a little bit more flexible and fluid than he was before, which is amazing. It’s a credit to him and those guys that have been working with him. It’s just a matter of time now before we feel like he’s ready for a game.”

Whether or not Trapilo plays in Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles is yet to be seen. A week of full practices would certainly help his case. When Trapilo does return, Johnson will have to make a crucial decision at left tackle.

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