Tag: Teven Jenkins

Report: Bears G Teven Jenkins could miss multiple weeks with leg injury

According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, Teven Jenkins could be out up to 6 weeks.

The offensive line for the Chicago Bears may have just taken a big hit as they prepare for the start of the regular season. On Sunday evening, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported Bears guard Teven Jenkins is dealing with a leg injury that could cause him to miss multiple weeks. Biggs reports the injury may keep Jenkins out up to six weeks, leading the third-year offensive lineman to miss time through September.

The Bears have been mum on most of their injuries up to this point with head coach Matt Eberflus saying they’re minor. Jenkins would be the first starter to have an issue that crept into the regular season. But the timing is interesting to say the least.

Jenkins started last week’s preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans and departed with no issues along with the rest of the offensive starters. He participated in joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts this past week and even spoke with the media on Thursday. In fact, Jenkins commented on his durability and how he believed he was feeling positive about his body going into the season.

“It hopefully shows signs of my wanted durability of myself for the rest of the season,” Jenkins said on Thursday via Adam Hoge of CHGO. “So as long as I’m staying out here right now through training camp, hopefully it shows positive signs for the rest of the year.”

Jenkins did not play in Saturday’s 24-17 preseason loss to the Colts, but neither did any of the offensive starters. The only training camp practices missed by Jenkins occurred when he left the field on August 2nd with a trainer and missed one full day. He was back by August 5th.

If Jenkins in fact misses time, the Bears would likely start either Ja’Tyre Carter or Alex Leatherwood at this point. They could also opt to bring in a veteran guard like Dalton Risner or see who becomes available on the waiver wire when rosters are trimmed in a couple weeks. Regardless, they will need to hone in on a backup plan. The Bears could opt to place Jenkins on injured reserve when rosters are finalized, but he would need to be out for a minimum of four games. Otherwise, he would take up a roster spot until he was healthy.

The injury bug isn’t new for Jenkins, unfortunately. After former general manager Ryan Pace traded up in the 2021 NFL Draft to select him in the second round as the team’s future left tackle, Jenkins missed 11 games his rookie year with a back injury. In 2022 after moving to right guard, he was in and out of the lineup with various ailments, but missed time late in the season after he suffered a scary neck injury. He’s played in 19 of a possible 34 games to start his career.

The Bears are counting on Jenkins as an anchor on the interior offensive line for the upcoming season. He moved to left guard this offseason following the signing of Nate Davis and has proved to be a solid option when healthy. Now with yet another injury, one has to wonder if he’s in the team’s long-term plans.

Bears GM Ryan Poles ‘not too concerned’ about Nate Davis, Teven Jenkins injuries

Bears GM Ryan Poles doesn’t sound worried about the state of the offensive line and injuries to Nate Davis and Teven Jenkins.

The Chicago Bears have had some notable injuries through these first few practices of training camp, including to some starters along the offensive line. Which isn’t ideal when protecting quarterback Justin Fields is a top prioritiy.

The Bears are currently down both starting guards in Nate Davis and Teven Jenkins, who have been sidelined for the last few practices. But general manager Ryan Poles doesn’t sound worried about the state of the offensive line and injuries to Davis and Jenkins.

“We’re not too concerned with that,” Poles told reporters Saturday.

Poles explained it gives the team a chance to see other players, including Lucas Patrick and Ja’Tyre Carter, fill those gaps.

“Over the years, I’ve gone from panicking in those situations when guys aren’t practicing and you kind of frustrated about it, whatever the circumstance is,” Poles said. “But you also get the opportunity to see what the depth looks like.”

Update: Jenkins was back at practice for Saturday’s padded workout.

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Winners and losers following first week of Bears training camp

After seven days of Bears training camp practices, here are our winners and losers up to this point.

Seven training camp practices have come and gone for the Chicago Bears up at Halas Hall and things are starting to fall in place at certain positions. There’s been some good, some bad, and even a little ugly at certain points depending on your perspective. But it’s all with a goal to grow as a team and prepare for the 2023 regular season that lies ahead.

Over the course of those seven practices, specific players have risen to the top and shined at crucial moments. Others, however, haven’t had the camp many envisioned they would up to this point.

It’s still early, but it’s clear some are in better spots than others. Here are the winners and losers of the first week of Bears training camp

Bears G Teven Jenkins leaves Wednesday’s practice with possible injury

Teven Jenkins was spotted leaving Wednesday’s practice with a Bears trainer.

The Chicago Bears were unable to escape Wednesday’s training camp practice unscathed. A little over halfway through practice, offensive guard Teven Jenkins was seen leaving the field to go to the locker room with head trainer Andre Tucker. Alex Leatherwood took his spot on the starting offensive line.

Not much is known yet about any potential injury but the good news is Jenkins was able to walk off the field. The Bears are already missing right guard Nate Davis for the second practice in a row and now could be without their left guard in Jenkins.

The third-year offensive lineman has dealt with a variety of ailments since he was picked in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Jenkins missed much of his rookie year with a back injury and last year, battled a number of issues while missing a handful of games.

Hopefully whatever he’s dealing with now doesn’t linger and he can return to the field sooner rather than later. Other players who did not practice include defensive end DeMarcus Walker, defensive tackle Justin Jones, tight end Chase Allen, and linebacker Jack Sanborn. Running back Roschon Johnson and wide receiver Dante Pettis were present, but did not participate.

Bears Wire will provide more information as it becomes available.

Bold predictions for the Bears offense in 2023

Justin Fields breakout season? Pro Bowler on the offensive line? Our Bears Wire staff share their bold predictions on offense in 2023.

The Chicago Bears wrapped the 2022 season with a 3-14 record and a 10-game losing streak. Despite finishing with the worst record in the league, there’s plenty of optimism surrounding the team heading into 2023.

There are high expectations for Chicago’s offense this season, which has a lot to do with the expected leap by quarterback Justin Fields in his third season, as well as the addition of wide receiver DJ Moore. But will that translate into results?

Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their bold predictions on offense for the 2023 NFL season, where some are bolder than others.

Madden 24: See the ratings for Bears running backs, offensive line

Madden 24 has released ratings for running backs and offensive linemen. See the Bears’ players ratings:

The Chicago Bears are coming off a three-win season that culminated in a 10-game losing streak. Still, there’s plenty of optimism heading into the 2023 season following an impactful offseason.

EA Sports has started unveiling Madden 24 ratings, continuing with running backs and offensive linemen, where notable Bears players Cody Whitehair, Teven Jenkins, D’Onta Foreman, and Khalil Herbert led the way for Chicago.

Here’s a look at the Madden 24 ratings for qualifying Bears running backs and offensive linemen.

4 causes of concern for the Bears heading into training camp

Optimism reigns supreme this time of year, but here are four major areas of concern for the Bears heading into training camp.

After a 2022 season that resulted in the Chicago Bears scraping together three wins, they are primed to take a major leap that could put the NFL on notice this upcoming season.

Fans and media alike are anticipating several key players to be right on the bleeding edge of taking their play to the next level. QB Justin Fields is expected to propel the formerly rudderless offense into a well-refined scoring machine, which can only bode well for other offensive players. Beneficiaries of the QB’s play could be WRs D.J. Moore and Darnell Mooney, RB Khalil Herbert, and TE Cole Kmet, among others.

On the other side of the ball, defensive coordinator Alan Williams’ squad is looking continue its strong play from the end of the 2022 season and work to complement the offense’s ability to score touchdowns with turnovers on the defensive end. Position groups such as the defensive backs and linebackers have the potential to elevate the Bears’ defense into a unit that opposing offenses will fear going against week in and week out.

While fans have good reason to be optimistic about the Bears as the squad buckles their chinstraps for training camp, the team also has some overt weaknesses that cannot be ignored. Whether it’s the issue of a very shallow defensive front four that has no proven starters or an offensive line that could severely hinder the offense’s ability to move the ball and score points, here are four causes for concern as the Bears prepare for training camp.

Bears 2023 training camp preview: Offensive line

Our next Bears position preview is the offensive line, a group that will look very different than it did in 2022.

Chicago Bears training camp is less than a month away, which means it’s time to start looking ahead at the roster the team is bringing to Lake Forest.

We’re unveiling our Bears 2023 training camp position previews, where we’re breaking down every player by position and examining the biggest question facing the group.

Rounding out the offensive side of the ball is the offensive line, a group that only has one projected starter playing the same position they played in 2022. Braxton Jones is back at left tackle but the rest of the line has done more shuffling than the 1985 Bears.

Teven Jenkins and Cody Whitehair were both prominent starters in 2022 who are now playing new positions, while newcomers Nate Davis and Darnell Wright were added to anchor the right side of the line. Meanwhile, players like Lucas Patrick and Larry Borom are now backups after entering last year’s camp as starters.

Here’s a closer look at the Bears’ offensive line heading into training camp.

30 Most Important Bears of 2023: No. 18 Teven Jenkins

At No. 18 in our 30 Most Important Bears of 2023 is guard Teven Jenkins, making his second position switch in as many years.

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2023 NFL season, which features plenty of new and returning faces within the organization. There are a number of players, coaches and front office members that are crucial to the team’s success this season.

Every day from now until the start of training camp, we’re counting down our 30 Most Important Bears for the 2023 season. We’ll recap their 2022 season, look ahead to 2023 and tackle the biggest question facing them this year.

Next up at No. 18 is left guard Teven Jenkins, who’s making his second position switch in as many seasons.

30 Most Important Bears of 2023: No. 19 Nate Davis

At No. 19 in our 30 Most Important Bears of 2023 is guard Nate Davis, the veteran newcomer to the offensive line.

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2023 NFL season, which features plenty of new and returning faces within the organization. There are a number of players, coaches and front office members that are crucial to the team’s success this season.

Every day from now until the start of training camp, we’re counting down our 30 Most Important Bears for the 2023 season. We’ll recap their 2022 season, look ahead to 2023 and tackle the biggest question facing them this year.

We’re now into the teens and coming in at No. 19 is guard Nate Davis, a newcomer to the offensive line who excels with run blocking.