The Chicago Bears gained clarity on both of their offensive tackle positions for Monday’s game against the Washington Commanders.

Head coach Ben Johnson announced Saturday that Theo Benedet would make his first start at left tackle Monday. Benedet earned the job after he replaced Braxton Jones against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. Jones had been the team’s starter at left tackle after a competition for the spot during training camp.

Monday will be Benedet’s second career start after he missed all of last season with an injury as an undrafted free agent. Benedet earned his first career start against the Raiders at right tackle in place of injured starter Darnell Wright .

“It’s really rewarding, I would say,” Benedet said. “Because you put a lot of work into it, as everybody does

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