Bears offensive tackle Teven Jenkins has had an arduous rookie season. He had back surgery during training camp, which sidelined him for the first 12 weeks.
Jenkins is coming off his first NFL start last Monday against the Vikings, where there was noticeable improvement from his first action in Week 14. With Jason Peters still sidelined with a high ankle sprain, Jenkins made his second career start against the Seahawks on Sunday.
Now, Jenkins has suffered another setback after suffering a shoulder injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. His return is officially questionable.
#Bears injury update:
#76 Teven Jenkins (Shoulder, Questionable).— Chicago Bears (@BearsPR) December 26, 2021
There’s nothing good about Jenkins’ injury. But if there’s a silver lining, at least rookie tackle Larry Borom gets the opportunity for some reps. Borom has replaced Jenkins at left tackle.
Matt Nagy shocked everyone with the decision to go back to Germain Ifedi at right tackle over Borom, who was doing a solid job in his absence. Borom landed on COVID reserve before the Vikings game, which is when Ifedi made his return.
The Bears trail the Seahawks 7-0 in the first quarter.
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