The Chicago Bears are gearing up for major changes on the offensive line ahead of the 2025 NFL season — and they may have found their answer in Boston College standout Ozzy Trapilo.

With Braxton Jones still recovering from a season-ending leg injury he suffered during Week 14 against the Detroit Lions in 2024, the left tackle spot remains a big question mark. Jones’ return timetable is still unclear, leaving the Bears in a precarious position.

On top of that, 2024 rookie Kiran Amegadjie was thrust into action far earlier than expected. Coming off a pre-draft injury at Yale, Amegadjie was “thrown to the wolves” when the Bears’ O-line was at its worst, gaining valuable but rough reps under intense pressure. Despite the tough start, Chicago still sees long-term potential in his raw strength and agility at tackle or guard.

Enter Ozzy Trapilo. Drafted in 2025, the 6’8” Boston College product is a technically sound, plug-and-play tackle who excels in both pass protection and zone run schemes. Known for his balance and IQ, Trapilo could be a huge piece of the puzzle for new Head Coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles.

Coach Johnson addressed the offensive line and more during his appearance on The Herd with Colin Cowherd on May 16, 2025, where he offered insight into the team’s plan:

“I think that's going to be the challenge here during training camp — how quickly can we come together,” Johnson told Cowherd. “They're really bonding as a unit right now communication-wise but we don't have the pads on. I think we need the pads on before we truly start jelling together.”

He also added:

“I actually like where that bye week is because it usually takes about four weeks into the season to find out who you are as a team and what you do well and what you don't do well and then that is at a good time so we can reflect on it as a coaching staff to really hone in on what we want to be for that remaining three-quarters of the season.”

And emphasized the importance of time and trust in the trenches:

“I would say my experience has been when you get a new group together it could take up to half the season before they really start to mesh and come together in terms of the run game more so than pass pro. I think we should be a pretty good pass pro unit right off the jump, but that run game, the communication, the angles with which we're all going, trusting each other — particularly in the wide-zone scheme that we're installing right now in OTAs — that's something that we want to make sure that we get plenty of time on task on.”

This is the clearest look yet at how the Bears intend to rebuild their offensive line — and why Ozzy Trapilo could be a Day 1 starter in 2025.

Also in the interview, Johnson addressed recent rumors that Caleb Williams may not want to play for the Bears — and we cover what that could mean for Chicago’s future.

Stay tuned for more breakdowns, roster updates, and all things Bears as we head toward the 2025 season!

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