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The battered and bruised Bears

Story byJB ScottWed, January 14, 2026 at 2:38 AM UTC·5 min readThe Chicago Bears sent their division rival, the Green Bay Packers, home packing with a wildcard win. The victory came with a hefty price tag as the Bears lost two key starters in LB TJ Edwards and LT Ozzy Trapilo. These two injuries will loom large when Chicago hosts the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs. The Bears are 3.5-point underdogs.

The battered and bruised Bears

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Key Highlights

  • The Rams come in with a roster more well-versed in the playoff environment and years ahead in their roster build. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLet’s take these key injuries one at a tine.
  • In the aggregate they significantly change the outlook for Chicago. Ozzy Trapilo —> Braxton JonesTrapilo was a second round pick in last year’s draft.
  • He’s good for a rookie but not necessarily a good player in comparison to his peers starting at left tackle.
  • Still, the rookie is clearly better than the Bears’ alternatives. Chicago activated their former long-term LT Braxton Jones from injured reserve.
  • The team seemed inclined enough to draft his replacement early and give him every opportunity to start over the veteran.
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