CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears will be down two starters for the remainder of the postseason.

Linebacker T.J. Edwards and left tackle Ozzy Trapilo are likely both done for the remainder of the postseason, coach Ben Johnson said after Saturday’s comeback victory against the Green Bay Packers.

Johnson said Edwards suffered a left fibula fracture and Trapilo a patella tendon injury in his knee. Both would need further testing Sunday to confirm the severity of the injuries.

“Doesn’t look good for either one of them,” Johnson said.

Edwards was carted off with an air cast on his left leg in the first half. Backup linebacker D’Marco Jackson filled in for Edwards for the remainder of the game. Edwards appeared to step on a Packers player’s foot, and his left leg bent awkwardly.

Edwards played in 10 games this season, missing several while dealing with soft-tissue injuries. The Bears gave him a contract extension before the season.

“Praying for those guys,” linebacker Tremaine Edmunds said. “My partner in crime, T.J., definitely praying for him.”

Trapilo, a 2025 second-round draft pick, injured his knee on the final offensive possession of the night. He hobbled off to the side on his own, saving the Bears from having to use a timeout in the final two minutes of the game. The Bears quickly inserted Theo Benedet into the game at left tackle.

“Obviously it’s a bit of a whirlwind,” Benedet said after the game. “So much credit to Ozzy for getting off the field there. From a young player like that to have the awareness of the situation with obviously more than a bump. So just so impressed by him for that. I just ran out there and did my job.”

Trapilo appeared in 14 games this season with six starts at left tackle. He became a starter late in the year after replacing Benedet, who started eight games during the regular season.

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