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Braxton Jones to start season opener at left tackle

Bears coach Ben Johnson on Tuesday revealed that veteran Braxton Jones will start Sunday’s season opener against the Panthers at left tackle.

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Bears coach Ben Johnson on Tuesday revealed that veteran Braxton Jones will start Sunday’s season opener against the Panthers at left tackle.1

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What happenedBraxton Jones to start season opener at left tackle
WhenSep 8, 2026, 12:56 PM CT
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  • Braxton Jones to start season opener at left tackle
  • Bears coach Ben Johnson on Tuesday revealed that veteran Braxton Jones will start Sunday’s season opener against the Panthers at left tackle.

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It is circulating across Bears coverage, which is usually a sign it will matter in the building.1

Official desk· Fun read, not a rewrite of the original report.

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