The Chicago Bears have been able to avoid major injuries this summer, but that luck has finally run out with left guard Teven Jenkins.
According to Brad Biggs, the Bears are preparing to be without Jenkins in the first month of the regular season. Jenkins is expected to miss six weeks, per Biggs, which means he would probably miss at least three games.
It’s a devastating blow for an offensive line that hasn’t been able to develop continuity with Nate Davis also missing time, and with Cody Whitehair now out. But Jenkins is also arguably the team’s best offensive lineman. Unfortunately, Jenkins just can’t stay healthy. He’s yet to play an entire season since being drafted in 2021.
The good news is it sounds like Jenkins will only miss three games, which is better than the alternative. That could give us a look at some younger players on the roster, who could get an opportunity in his place.
Here are some potential replacements for Jenkins if he misses time into the regular season.