Jedrick Wills Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

The Jedrick Wills Jr. Comeback Tour Is Over As Bears Reportedly Cut Former First-Round Pick Jedrick Wills Jr. began the summer as a candidate to win the left tackle job, but his time with the Bears has reportedly come to an end.

AUGUST 31 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Let go by Chicago The Bears waived Wills on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Wills had been competing for the starting left tackle role but ended up losing out to Braxton Jones. The team could look to bring back Wills on its practice squad should he go unclaimed on waivers.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bears just laid a Jedrick Wills trap Cowboys' Jerry Jones is bound to fall into Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are bound to show interest in Jedrick Wills Jr. after the Chicago Bears released him.

AUGUST 30 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Ben Johnson Spells Out How Theo Benedet Can Fit in Bears' Tackle Mix The 'Canadian Eagle' has been given the chance by Bears coaches to prove he's more valuable than Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills in the ba...

AUGUST 20 • SI.COM

Bears' Left Tackle Change at Practice is Bad News For Kiran Amegadjie, Jedrick Wills The Chicago Bears shook things up at left tackle on Tuesday and it amounts to bad news for Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills.

AUGUST 18 • SI.COM

Kyle Monangai departs Bears practice injured while tackle Ozzy Trapilo returns from PUP list

A knee injury to running back Kyle Monangai spoiled a practice for the Chicago Bears when starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo returned from a devastating knee injury suffered in last...

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Jedrick Wills Jr. needed one play to put his Bears' future in jeopardy Chicago Bears left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. did not have the kind of preseason debut he wanted, putting himself at risk for being cut from t...

AUGUST 16 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Deshaun Watson leads the Browns on 2 scoring drives in a 34-10 preseason loss to the Bears

Deshaun Watson led Cleveland on two scoring drives in the first half of the Browns' 34-10 loss to the Chicago Bears, and Shedeur Sanders tossed an ugly interception in the fourth q...

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Why the Chicago Bears Left Tackle Battle Isn't Nearly as Close as Fans Think The Chicago Bears entered the offseason with the goal of having a competition at left tackle between at least Braxton Jones, Kiran Amegadjie...

AUGUST 2 • SI.COM

Competing for starting role Wills (knee) will compete for Chicago's starting left tackle role, Mike Moraitis of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Wills is competing with both Braxton Jones and Ozzy Trapilo (knee) for the starting job. Wills signed a one-year contract with the Bears back in March after having spent the last five years in Cleveland.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bears general manager Ryan Poles wants the team 'to be hunting at all times'

The Chicago Bears are coming off their first NFC North title since 2018

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Former Browns first-round pick is already on thin ice with his new team With the 10th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns hoped they had landed a star for their offensive line when they took...

JUNE 27 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Bears Left Tackle Pecking Order Reveals 2 Early Surprises at Minicamp The Bears' left tackle battle is taking shape, with Braxton Jones leading while Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills land in a surprising pecki...

JUNE 11 • SI.COM

The Bears Have a Left Tackle Job Up for Grabs — Here's an Early Look at How the Competition Shapes Up Braxton Jones has the experience, Theo Benedet has the momentum, and Jedrick Wills Jr. has the injury history. One of these guys is going to...

MAY 6 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bears have plenty of options in NFL draft in trying to improve team

The Chicago Bears come into the draft with needs on the offensive line as well as defensive end and safety

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Newest Bears arrive at Halas Hall | Behind the Scenes Get an exclusive look inside Halas Hall as new Bears Coby Bryant, Devin Bush, Neville Gallimore, Kalif Raymond and Jedrick Wills Jr. arrive...

MARCH 13 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Jedrick Wills Jr. on opportunity to compete | Press Conference Newly signed offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. meets the media virtually Thursday from Halas Hall.

MARCH 12 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

What the Chicago Bears Are Getting in New Left Tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. The Chicago Bears are throwing 2020 first-round pick Jedrick Wills Jr. into the left tackle competition.

MARCH 12 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

PHOTOS: New Bears OL Jedrick Wills Jr. Take a look at new Bears offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. in action. (Photos via AP)

MARCH 12 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Chicago Bears sign OL Jedrick Wills Jr. The Chicago Bears on Thursday announced that the club has signed offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. to a one-year deal.

MARCH 12 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Assessing Bears Offensive Line Depth After Jordan McFadden's Return The Bears brought back guard Jordan McFadden on a new contract, but even after this signing and the addition of tackle Jedrick Wills, there...

MARCH 12 • SI.COM

Gets deal from Chicago The Bears agreed to terms with Wills (knee) on a one-year contract Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Following back-to-back injury-ruined seasons in 2023 and 2024, Wills sat out the 2025 campaign to let his knees heal. He's still just 26 years old and was the No. 10 overall pick in the 2020 Draft by the Browns. Wills gives the Bears a risk-free flyer at left tackle after Ozzy Trapilo suffered a torn patellar tendon in the wild-card win over the Packers in January.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Planning to sit out most of 2025 Wills, who is a free agent, plans to sit out most of the 2025 season to fully recover from multiple knee injuries suffered over the previous two seasons, Jordan Schultz of Fox Spor...

Impact Schultz noted that Wills could opt to sit out the entirety of 2025. Wills was the No. 10 overall pick by the Browns in the 2020 NFL Draft, but his career has halted in recent years due to lingering knee issues. He suffered an MCL injury in November 2023 and has dealt with complications and aggravations ever since, appearing in just 13 of a possible 34 games since the start of the 2023 campaign.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jedrick Wills free agent pitch sends former $19 million OT to hated Browns rival | Sporting News The Baltimore Ravens retained both of their starting offensive tackles from the 2024 season. However, they could add another and move him in...

MARCH 18, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jets Mulling Options To Replace Veteran Offensive Tackles Jedrick Wills could be the perfect fit at right tackle for the New York Jets this offseason.

MARCH 12, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Kyle Monangai departs Bears practice injured while tackle Ozzy Trapilo returns from PUP list

Deshaun Watson leads the Browns on 2 scoring drives in a 34-10 preseason loss to the Bears

Bears general manager Ryan Poles wants the team 'to be hunting at all times'

Bears have plenty of options in NFL draft in trying to improve team