Bears Rookie Ozzy Trapilo to Start in Place of Injured Theo Benedet, a Young Gun Takes on the Steelers' Fearsome Defensive Ends.
The Chicago Bears will have to rely on their rookie left tackle, Ozzy Trapilo, to contain one of the NFL's most feared defensive units this Sunday as he starts in place of injured guard Theo Benedet.
Coach Ben Johnson described the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense, led by T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, as a "bunch of werewolves" last week, implying that they can be unpredictable and difficult to prepare for.
Trapilo will face his toughest test yet as he steps into a starting role in place of Benedet, who has been dealing with a quad injury all week. This is Trapilo's first start in the NFL, and Jordan McFadden was brought up from the practice squad on Saturday to provide extra protection at the position.
The Steelers' defense features multiple pass rushers, including Watt, Highsmith, and Jalen Ramsey, who has been known to be physical with quarterbacks. The Bears will have to be mindful of Trapilo's assignment in order to limit the damage from the Steelers' potent attack.
The Chicago Bears will have to rely on their rookie left tackle, Ozzy Trapilo, to contain one of the NFL's most feared defensive units this Sunday as he starts in place of injured guard Theo Benedet.
Coach Ben Johnson described the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense, led by T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, as a "bunch of werewolves" last week, implying that they can be unpredictable and difficult to prepare for.
Trapilo will face his toughest test yet as he steps into a starting role in place of Benedet, who has been dealing with a quad injury all week. This is Trapilo's first start in the NFL, and Jordan McFadden was brought up from the practice squad on Saturday to provide extra protection at the position.
The Steelers' defense features multiple pass rushers, including Watt, Highsmith, and Jalen Ramsey, who has been known to be physical with quarterbacks. The Bears will have to be mindful of Trapilo's assignment in order to limit the damage from the Steelers' potent attack.