{"id":238043,"date":"2025-07-01T15:32:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T19:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=238043"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:35:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T19:35:40","slug":"winners-bears-rookies-training-camp-battles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/07\/01\/winners-bears-rookies-training-camp-battles\/","title":{"rendered":"Depth Chart in Flux: Rookies Ready to Redefine the Chicago Bears"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a lot of the starting spots locked in for the Chicago Bears’<\/a> 2025 season, there’s a lot of unknown in the second and third units. The incoming rookies pose a serious threat to many veterans vying for a spot on the 53-man roster, but who will ultimately emerge victorious?<\/p>\n

Rookies Ready to Redefine the Chicago Bears’ Roster<\/h2>\n

LB 3: Ruben Hyppolite II vs. Noah Sewell<\/h3>\n

The third linebacker role behind Tremaine Edmunds<\/a> and T.J. Edwards<\/a> might be the most talked-about Bears’ training camp battle this offseason. With the Bears drafting Ruben Hyppolite II in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft and the departure of Jack Sanborn,<\/a> it’ll be interesting to see whether he, Noah Sewell,<\/a> or another linebacker rises up to take the LB3 spot.<\/p>\n

Bleacher Report listed Hyppolite<\/a> as the team’s projected breakout player this offseason, and Bears’ defensive coordinator Dennis Allen had some high praise<\/a> for the Maryland product.<\/p>\n

“It was a great ’30’ visit,” Allen said. “He’s mature, he’s self-aware about who he is as a football player. We went into the draft saying we have to try to increase our athleticism and speed, and he certainly does that at the linebacker position. You spend some time with these guys, and you kind of get a feel for what their personality is going to be like. He’s got a serious personality and he’s kind of got a pro’s mentality already, and that’s a good starting point.”<\/p>\n

As for Sewell, he’s been on the roster but mainly played as a special-teams contributor while being in the shadow of Sanborn, Edwards, and Edmunds. If he wants to prove he’s more than that, now’s the perfect opportunity. Roster spots aren’t set, and already having playing time in the NFL can give him the advantage over Hyppolite.<\/p>\n

Predicted Winner: Ruben Hyppolite II<\/strong><\/p>\n

LT 2: Ozzy Trapilo vs. Kiran Amegadije<\/h3>\n

There is a reality where either one of these players takes over as the starting left tackle with Braxton Jones’<\/a> injury or wins the starting job, but for now, let’s focus on just Ozzy Trapilo vs Kiran Amegadije.<\/p>\n

Amegadije had some playing time last season, filling in for Jones, but struggled. He was seen as more of a developmental project despite being drafted in the third round, and was unfortunately thrown into the fire earlier than expected. Despite his struggles, there’s still a lot of optimism that Amegadije will bounce back when the time is right.<\/p>\n

As for Trapilo, he is one of the Bears’ three second-round picks from this year’s draft. He was viewed as a “pro-ready” prospect by many analysts and scouts and has made great progress this offseason with the Bears. It’ll be interesting to see just how fast Amegadije has developed, and whether Trapilo leap frogs him and takes the backup LT spot.<\/p>\n

Predicted Winner: Ozzy Trapilo<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a rep from OT Ozzy Trapilo at today\u2019s rookie minicamp practice (via Chicago Bears IG) pic.twitter.com\/RfAo0UbN1Z<\/a><\/p>\n

— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) May 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n