Braxton Jones Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Steelers vs Bears game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Oct 25, 2025
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.
Oct 24, 2025
Out for Week 8
Jones (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Jones downgraded from a limited session Wednesday to DNPs on Thursday and Friday, so it's no surprise he'll be sidelined for the Week 8 contest. Expect Ozzy Trapilo to operate as the Bears' top reserve tackle in Jones' stead.
Sep 2, 2025
Starting LT for Week 1
Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Tuesday that Jones will start at left tackle for the Bears' Week 1 clash against the Vikings on Monday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones started in 12 games in 2024 but missed the final two contests of the regular season due to a left ankle fracture. He was cleared to practice at the start of training camp and beat out Kiran Amegadjie, Theo Benedet and rookie second-rounder Ozzy Trapilo for the starting job at left tackle. Jones and guard Joe Thuney will be responsible for protecting the left side of the offensive line for the start of the 2025 campaign.
Jul 29, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
Jones ended last season on IR due to a left ankle fracture that required surgery. The 2022 fifth-round draft selection has had enough time to recover and is competing for the starting role at left tackle. Chicago selected another LT, Ozzy Trapilo, in the second round of April's NFL Draft, but Jones seems to have the leg up to start given that he's getting most of the work with the starters during camp. Kiran Amegadjie, who started one game at tackle last year, has also gotten some reps with the first team early in the preseason.
Dec 23, 2024
Placed on IR
The Bears placed Jones (ankle) on injured reserve Monday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
As expected, Jones will finish the 2024 regular season on injured reserve. He will undergo surgery to repair a left ankle fracture that he suffered in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions on Sunday. The expectation is that Jones should be able to fully recover by the start of training camp for the 2025 campaign.
Dec 23, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
Jones had to be carted off the field with an air cast on his left leg during Sunday's loss. Additional testing confirmed the diagnosis of a fractured left ankle, and the subsequent surgery will put an end to Jones' 2024 campaign. He started in all 12 games he played in this year, and while he won't play in the final two games of the regular season, he is expected to be fully recovered from his procedure by the time training camp starts in July of 2025. Larry Borom will likely serve as Chicago's starting left tackle over the last two games of the 2024 regular season due to Jones' injury.
Dec 23, 2024
Believed to have fractured ankle
Jones is believed to have fractured his left ankle during the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions this past Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones injured his left ankle in the second quarter of Sunday's game, which required him to get an air cast on his leg before being carted off the field. The 2022 fifth-round pick is undergoing further tests to confirm the diagnosis, and while he won't be available for the Bears' final two regular-season games, Jones is expected to be healthy for the start of training camp for the 2025 campaign. Larry Borom is the top candidate to serve as Chicago's starting left tackle for Week 17 against Seattle due to Jones' injury.
Dec 22, 2024
Won't return against Detroit
Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Lions, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones was carted off the field after injuring his left ankle in the second quarter of Sunday's game and has been ruled out for the rest of the contest. Larry Borom will serve at left tackle for the rest of the game due to Jones' injury.
Dec 22, 2024
Carted off field
Jones (leg) was carted off the field in the first half of Sunday's game against the Lions, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones had an air cast placed on his left leg before being carted off the field, and it doesn't appear that he will return to Sunday's game. Larry Borom has come into the game at left tackle.
Dec 22, 2024
Returning for Week 16
Jones (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Jones was sidelined for the Bears' Week 15 loss to the Vikings due to a concussion. He was able to log consecutive full practices to end the week, and he will start at left tackle in Sunday's NFC North clash after clearing the league's five-step concussion protocols.
Dec 15, 2024
Ruled out versus Vikings
Jones (concussion) won't play in Chiago's matchup versus the Vikings on Monday, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones is set to miss his third game of the season as he's now in the league's concussion protocol. In his absence, Larry Borom will likely serve as the team's starting left tackle versus Minnesota.
Nov 15, 2024
Ready for Week 11
Jones (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Jones upgraded to a full practice Friday after beginning Chicago's week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions, suggesting that he's now past his knee issue. The third-year pro from Southern Utah is expected to start at left tackle in Sunday's divisional matchup.
Nov 8, 2024
Missing another week
Jones (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Jones downgraded from limited work Thursday to a DNP on Friday and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game after sustaining a knee injury in Chicago's Week 8 loss to the Commanders. With both Jones and Darnell Wright (knee) sidelined in Week 10, the Bears' starting tackles are projected to be Larry Borom and Matt Pryor.
Nov 1, 2024
No go for Week 9
Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Arizona.
ANALYSIS
Jones suffered a knee injury in the first half of Chicago's 18-15 loss to the Commanders in Week 8 and he'll now be forced to miss his first contest of the year. With Kiran Amegadjie (calf) also unavailable, Matt Pryor will likely draw the start at left tackle versus the Cardinals.
Oct 28, 2024
Avoids significant injury
Jones is considered week-to-week after suffering a knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Commanders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones may miss a game or two, according to Rapoport, but it appears the Southern Utah product will avoid a lengthy absence. Kiran Amegadjie will likely handle left tackle for the Bears for any time that Jones does end up missing.
Oct 27, 2024
Done for day
Jones (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
Jones suffered a knee injury in the second quarter and he will now be forced to miss the stretch run against Washington. Kiran Amegadjie will remain in at left tackle in place of Jones.
Oct 27, 2024
Questionable to return
Jones (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
Jones went down with a knee injury in the second quarter, heading to the locker room thereafter. In the meantime, Kiran Amegadgie took over at left tackle.
Jul 30, 2024
Fully healthy now
Jones has now recovered from an undisclosed injury, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones was limited at the start of training camp but is now fully healthy once again. The 24-year-old is slated to serve as Chicago's starting left tackle once again when the regular season begins.
Jul 30, 2024
Fully healthy now
Jones has now recovered from an undisclosed injury, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones was limited at the start of training camp but is now fully healthy once again. The 24-year-old is slated to serve as Chicago's starting left tackle once again when the regular season begins.
Jul 20, 2024
Will be limited to begin camp
Jones (undisclosed) will be limited during the start of training camp, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Per Sean Hammond of Shaw Local, Jones' injury is a carryover from OTAs/minicamp. Head coach Matt Eberflus indicated Saturday that the injury is "nothing major" and said that the starting left tackle is close to being back at full speed.
Nov 5, 2023
Active Sunday
Jones (neck) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old tackle was activated off injured reserve Saturday, and he's set to appear in his first game since the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers. Jones is expected to reclaim his starting left tackle spot from Larry Borom this Sunday.
Nov 4, 2023
Activated off IR
Jones (neck) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Chicago's starting left tackle is in line to return this Sunday, and it now seems as if he's had enough time to move past his neck issue. Jones has started all 19 games he's appeared in since getting drafted in 2022.
Oct 27, 2023
Missing Week 8
Jones (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, and he returned to practice in a limited fashion throughout the week. Even though he returned to practice, head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters Friday that the 24-year-old tackle will be a "no go" for this Sunday's contest. Larry Borom is expected to start at left tackle until Jones is ready to return.
Oct 25, 2023
Designated for return from IR
Chicago designated Jones (neck) for return from its injured reserve list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Jones was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, a sign he could be ready to suit back up as soon as Sunday at the Chargers. He'll still probably need to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend, though.
Oct 23, 2023
Nearing return to practice
Coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that the Bears may designate Jones (neck) for return from their injured reserve list this week, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones went to Chicago's injured reserve list with a neck injury he sustained in Week 2 at Tampa Bay, but after sitting out of the Bears' last five games, he now seems to be approaching a return to action. Coming back to practice alone would not guarantee his availability for Week 8, however.
Aug 6, 2022
Seeing first-team reps
With Teven Jenkins (undisclosed) missing practice, Jones has taken most of the first-team reps at left tackle, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear as to whether Jenkins' absence is injury related or if it's due to a disagreement with the coaching staff. Regardless, Jones has seen most of the work with the starters, though Riley Reiff has been working at both left and right tackle. Should Jenkins miss time, it would seem that Jones is competing with Reiff to be the starter at left tackle.
Apr 30, 2022
Depth for Windy City
The Bears selected Jones in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 168th overall.
ANALYSIS
Jones started each of the past three seasons at Southern Utah with almost every start coming at left tackle. A two-time first-team All-Big Sky tackle, the 23-year-old has long arms and likely projects as a depth offensive line piece at the NFL level.
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