After he took over at right tackle two weeks ago, Theo Benedet is taking over the other side of the Chicago Bears' offensive line.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson named Benedet the Bears' starting left tackle on Saturday morning.

What they're saying:

This development is the latest in Benedet's meteoric rise from an undrafted free agent out of British Columbia, Canada, to a starting offensive lineman in the NFL.

Benedet came in mid-game vs. the Raiders, where he spelled starting left tackle Braxton Jones, and performed well against a tough Las Vegas defensive front that includes All-Pro player Maxx Crosby.

The Bears' coaching staff talked Friday about how they like what Benedet brings as a blocker in the run game.

"He's got good feet. There's a quickness element about him," Bears offensi

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