Bears' trade for Rams offensive lineman Jonah Jackson sparks instant fan reactions

The Chicago Bears' quest to rebuild their offensive line is officially underway, and we didn't have to wait until 2025 NFL free agency kicks off on March 10.

Instead, the Bears traded for Los Angeles Rams guard Jonah Jackson in a move that reunites Jackson with Ben Johnson, who served as his offensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions for two seasons.

Jackson, a versatile interior offensive lineman who singed a three-year, $51 million deal with the Rams last offseason, suffered a broken scapula in 2024 that limited him to just a handful of games. Now, with a fresh start and presumably healthy body in Chicago, he has a chance to resume his standing as one of the league's top young guards.

Jackson could also serve as the Bears' center, if needed. He began last year as the Rams' starter and presumably would've been Los Angeles' primary center had he stayed healthy. However, he's more likely to be slotted in at left guard, where he played most of his career with the Lions.

Of course, there was an immediate reaction to news of the trade on social media. Here's a sampling of some solid takes:

QUICK THOUGHTS ON THE JONAH JACKSON TRADE

✅ Cross starting LG off wish list.
🤝 Trade cost is minimal. PHEW! After watching GM Ryan Poles trade Day 3 picks for backup DL/OL, using one for a starting OL feels like a better use of assets.
🐻 JJ could be a nice bridge
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) March 4, 2025

Jonah Jackson was a Pro Bowl player in 2021, a versatile IOL who has played all three positions. This is an obvious example of Ben Johnson's influence on personnel, acquiring a player who excelled with him in Detroit. The Bears are dealing the 6th they acquired for Justin Fields.
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) March 4, 2025

Jonah Jackson turned out to be a Flop with Rams! Bears taking a chance and could work since Ben Johnson is head coach
— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) March 4, 2025

If Jonah Jackson can play like the way he did in 2021(which was under Ben Johnson btw), everyone’s gonna forget about his contract lmfao. It barely affects us THIS year so I’m not sure why everyone’s overreacting to it. Not every position on the oline can be filled with all pros.…
— Tanner (@Tanner23062) March 4, 2025

Jonah Jackson has some WHEELS though 😏
pic.twitter.com/oZPHH1XVQz
— Bearsszn (@bearssznn) March 4, 2025

Good job on the Rams to moving Jonah Jackson. Bears are getting someone that is still a quality starting guard. This is big for Caleb Williams and the Rams move off someone that just wasn’t a fit.
— Jared Feinberg (@JRodNFLDraft) March 4, 2025

Jokes aside.

Y’all wanted Ben Johnson. If Ben Johnson wants Jonah Jackson, shut your mouths and trust the process. He knows him better than we do.

Stop crying about the GM who just told you he’s going to work in tandem with the HC.
— pøp (@n0t_pop) March 4, 2025

The #Bears' current starting offensive line heading into 2025:

• LT: Braxton Jones
• LG: Jonah Jackson
• C: Vacant
• RG: Vacant
• RT: Darnell Wright
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) March 4, 2025

Braxton Jones, Jonah Jackson, Darnell Wright…

Drew Dalman… Kevin Zeitler pic.twitter.com/Eo9pn9l7u8
— DaBears🐻⬇️ (@Caleb18ToMoore2) March 4, 2025

In Jonah Jackson’s most recent game, Week 18 against the Seahawks, he posted the highest PFF grade on the #Rams with a 91.8.

Also had the highest run-blocking grade with a 91.6.#Bears pic.twitter.com/sAdDhwY7Gy
— Isaac🐻 (@LastWordOnBears) March 4, 2025

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