LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears will debut a new left tackle against the Washington Commanders on Monday night.

Theo Benedet will replace Braxton Jones at left tackle, coach Ben Johnson announced on Saturday. It will be the second straight start for Benedet, the former undrafted free agent who is in his second season with Chicago.

Benedet started at right tackle in place of Darnell Wright (elbow) against the Raiders before moving over to left tackle towards the end of the first half.

After the 25-24 win in Las Vegas, Johnson did not state whether Jones had been benched but rather that the mid-game tackle switch was predicated on wanting to get rookie Ozzy Trapilo "some snaps."

Trapilo took over at right tackle once Benedet moved to left tackle.

Jones logged 44 st

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