Chicago Bears LT Braxton Jones Questionable with Knee Injury

Latest News on Braxton Jones' Injury

The Chicago Bears are preparing for their Week 3 matchup against the Houston Texans, but they may be without starting left tackle Braxton Jones. Jones suffered a knee injury in the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers and is now questionable to play on Sunday.

Impact of Jones' Injury

If Jones is unable to play, the Bears will likely turn to veteran Riley Reiff to start at left tackle. Reiff has started 120 games in his NFL career, but he has not played a snap this season. The Bears could also consider moving Teven Jenkins to left tackle and starting Larry Borom at right tackle, but that would be a significant shakeup to the offensive line.

Bears Outlook Without Jones

The Bears' offense has struggled in the first two games of the season, averaging just 15.5 points per game. Losing Jones would be a major blow to the offense, as he is one of the team's best offensive linemen. The Bears will need to find a way to protect quarterback Justin Fields and open up running lanes for running back David Montgomery if they want to have success on Sunday.

Next Steps for Jones and the Bears

Jones is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his knee on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. The Bears will then have a better idea of how long he will be out. If Jones is unable to play on Sunday, the Bears will need to make some adjustments to their offensive line. They will also need to hope that Reiff can step in and play well.