IR
Injury Knee
Est. Return 11/23/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Jones has started at left tackle for Chicago since being drafted in the fifth round in 2022. He is expected to retain that role as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $3.96 million contract with the Bears in May of 2022.
Heads to IR
Jones (knee) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Jones didn't practice both Thursday and Friday due to a knee injury, and he'll now be forced to miss at least Chicago's next four contests after his placement on IR. While he's sidelined, expect Ozzy Trapilo to serve as the Bears' top reserve offensive tackle.
Jones didn't practice both Thursday and Friday due to a knee injury, and he'll now be forced to miss at least Chicago's next four contests after his placement on IR. While he's sidelined, expect Ozzy Trapilo to serve as the Bears' top reserve offensive tackle.
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Measurables Review
How do Braxton Jones' measurables compare to other tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"Weight
303 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.97 secShuttle Time
4.84 secVertical Jump
25.5 inBroad Jump
108 inHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
35.38 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
After the Bears selected Jones in the fifth round of the 2022 draft, he quickly moved into a starting role. The third-year player will be the starting left tackle who will be counted on to continue being solid as a run blocker and pass protector. His starting role is very secure.
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Out for Week 8
Jones (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.
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Starting LT for Week 1
Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that Jones will start at left tackle in Monday's game against the Vikings, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
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No longer hampered by ankle
Jones (ankle) has been practicing during training camp and took first-team reps at left tackle Tuesday, per Bear Report.
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Placed on IR
The Bears placed Jones (ankle) on injured reserve Monday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Undergoing season-ending surgery
Jones will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a left ankle fracture that he suffered in Chicago's 34-17 loss to Detroit on Sunday, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
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Could be benched
Jones could be benched in favor of Theo Benedet coming out of the Bears' Week 5 bye, Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones entered the season under scrutiny after coach Ben Johnson said the team wouldn't hesitate to shift playing time at left tackle. The 2022 fifth-round pick was replaced by Benedet in the second quarter of Sunday's win over the Raiders, a move that could become permanent. Jones is in the final year of his rookie contract.
Jones entered the season under scrutiny after coach Ben Johnson said the team wouldn't hesitate to shift playing time at left tackle. The 2022 fifth-round pick was replaced by Benedet in the second quarter of Sunday's win over the Raiders, a move that could become permanent. Jones is in the final year of his rookie contract.