Bears 2021 free agency preview: Should Chicago bring back John Jenkins?

The Bears signed John Jenkins to fill the void left by Eddie Goldman at nose tackle. But with Goldman returning, what happens with Jenkins?

Arguably the biggest loss for the Chicago Bears last season was Eddie Goldman’s absence, which left Chicago without a nose tackle. The Bears brought back a familiar face in John Jenkins, who played a lot of nose tackle alongside Bilal Nichols. Chicago let Jenkins leave in free agency back in 2017, and now they face a similar situation following his one-year stint with the team last year.

Looking ahead to free agency, we’re breaking down every Bears free agent’s 2020 season, including the team’s need at the position and predicting whether they stay or go in free agency.

After looking at wide receiver Allen Robinsonquarterback Mitchell Trubisky, defensive end Roy Robertson-Harriskick returner Cordarrelle Patterson, kicker Cairo Santossafety Tashaun Gipsondefensive end Brent Urbanoffensive lineman Germain Ifedisafety Deon Bushdefensive end Mario Edwards Jr.safety DeAndre Houston-Carsonpunter Pat O’Donnell, and outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo, we’re continuing with Jenkins.