Right tackle Brian O’Neill did not practice Friday; availability for Week 2 uncertain

Right tackle Brian O’Neill was a DNP on Friday’s practice report, raising the possibility OT2/3 Ryan Van Demark or another backup could start if O’Neill is ruled out.

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- Listed as DNP on Friday’s report — contrasts with limited participation earlier in the week.
- Other regulars (Blake Cashman) were upgraded to full participation while Andrew Van Ginkel remained limited.
- Practices this week increased uncertainty about O’Neill’s game-day availability rather than reducing it.
- If O’Neill is ruled out, Ryan Van Demark is the likely next man up at right tackle.
- Caleb Tiernan is another depth option but has recent injury history.
- An O’Neill absence could affect pass protection and run-blocking plans against Chicago’s front.

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