It’s certainly been an eventful summer for Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins, whose future in Chicago appeared up in the air.
Jenkins missed seven consecutive practices of training camp, and he had to deal with rumors about his clashing with coaches and reports that he’s on the trade block.
But things have turned around for Jenkins, who appears to have carved out a role for himself at right guard, which is a position he just started playing.
While Jenkins appears to be the favorite to start at right guard, that hasn’t stopped ESPN’s Adam Schefter from believing Jenkins will still be traded.
“I still think (Teven Jenkins) will be traded,” Schefter said on ESPN 1000’s Peggy and Dionne Show. “My belief is they’ll wind up trading him before the final roster cutdown day or right around there, if not before.”
While Schefter didn’t cite any specific reason why, it bears watching considering he’s an insider with a good ear for what’s happening around the league.
“My guess would be that he is not a Bear this season,” Schefter said.
The Bears have been impressed with how Jenkins has looked at right guard in last week’s preseason game, and he’s been taking starting reps since last week, which certainly speaks to his value to the team.
But barring a massive offer, it’s hard to imagine Chicago dealing away a starting piece of their offensive line — especially as he’s still just 24 years old and in the second year of his rookie deal.
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