Chicago Bears reshuffle defensive line and secondary amid training‑camp injuries

The Chicago Bears entered summer training camp with several key position battles. Left tackle Ozzy Trapilo is injured and rookie Logan Jones is competing with Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills Jr. for the starting spot, while center Drew Dalman retired and Garrett Bradbury is slated to start at center.

On the defensive line, fifth‑round pick Austin Booker is gaining the edge over Dayo Odeyingbo, who signed a three‑year, $48 million contract last year but recorded limited production after a torn Achilles. Booker’s 35 tackles and 4.5 sacks in ten games last season have positioned him as the likely starter.

In the secondary, Coby Bryant’s knee injury sidelined him for 8‑10 weeks, prompting the Bears to move Cam Lewis to safety. The slot cornerback competition now features Jaylon Jones, Malik Muhammad and Josh Blackwell, with Jones emerging as the favorite to become the primary backup.