Bears' Teven Jenkins: Exits game due to calf injury
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Jenkins (calf) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Lions, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Jake Curhan will serve as the Bears' left guard for the rest of Sunday's game assuming Jenkins doesn't return.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Full practice Thursday
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Jenkins (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday.
Jenkins missed the Bears' Week 11 loss to the Packers due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 10 against the Patriots. His full practice Thursday indicates he should be good to go Sunday against the Vikings, and Jenkins could start at left guard if Ryan Bates is unable to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Return on the horizon
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Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that he's optimistic Jenkins (ankle) can return to action for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.
Jenkins suffered the injury in Week 10 and missed the Bears' loss to the Packers in Week 11. If Jenkins makes it through practice the upcoming week without incident, he should reclaim his starting role at left guard.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Won't play in Week 11
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Jenkins (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.
Jenkins was unable to practice all week after sustaining an ankle injury in the Bears' Week 10 loss to the Patriots, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Expect Ryan Bates to serve as Chicago's top left guard in Jenkins' stead in Week 11.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Done for remainder of Week 10
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Jenkins (ankle) has been ruled out from returning to Sunday's matchup versus New England.
Jenkins was hurt in the first half, and he was ruled out early in the third quarter. His absence further depletes a Chicago offensive line that entered Sunday without both starting tackles -- Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright are both absent this week due to knee injuries. Jake Curhan will likely need to step up with Jenkins out for the remainder of Sunday's game.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Leaves game Sunday
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Jenkins left Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Commanders with a knee injury and did not return, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Jenkins started at left guard for the seventh time in seven games this season. He has started 31 of the 38 games he's played in since getting drafted in the second round in 2021. His backup, Bill Murray, also exited Sunday's game with a chest injury and did not return.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Gets downgraded
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Jenkins (ankle) was a non-participant during practice Thursday.
Jenkins logged a limited practice Wednesday, suggesting he was on the road to recovery from the injury he suffered in Week 5 against the Panthers. However, his inability to get on the practice field Thursday suggests he may have aggravated the injury or didn't respond well to Wednesday's activity level. Jenkins' status for Friday's practice session will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Could play in Week 5
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Jenkins (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.
Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters Friday that Jenkins has been progressing throughout the week, so it sounds as if he could be a game-time decision in Week 5, per Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network. If Jenkins is unable to suit up in Week 5, expect Bill Murray to serve as the Bears' top left guard.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Missing Wednesday's Practice
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Jenkins (ribs) won't practice Wednesday, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
Jenkins left Sunday's win over the Rams due to a ribs injury, so it's no surprise that the 2021 second-round pick won't practice Wednesday. His participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his potential availability in Week 5, as the Bears host the Panthers.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Won't return vs. Rams
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Jenkins (ribs) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Rams, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
With Jenkins out, the Bears will shift Matt Pryor to left guard while Nate Davis comes in at right guard. Clarity on the severity of Jenkins' rib injury should be known following the conclusion of Sunday's game.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Ready to go Sunday
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Jenkins (thigh) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Indianapolis.
Despite missing practice Wednesday and being limited during Thursday's session, Jenkins was able to participate fully in practice Friday and will play in Week 3. He should resume his role as the starting left guard Sunday.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Jenkins didn't practice Wednesday after sustaining a deep thigh bruise during Sunday night's loss to the Texans, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters that he "feels good about" Jenkins' availability for Week 3's matchup with the Colts, despite his missed practice Wednesday, per Lieser. However, if Jenkins' deep thigh bruise is too much to overcome by Sunday, expect Bill Murray to get the nod at left guard.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Won't play versus Arizona
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Jenkins (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Jenkins was taken out of the Bears' Week 15 loss to the Browns after sustaining a concussion. Cody Whitehair took over at left guard for Jenkins and figures to do so again for Sunday's contest.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Won't return versus Cleveland
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Jenkins (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Browns, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
In addition to a concussion, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reported that Jenkins had his left arm "at a 90 degree angle" when he ran into Myles Garrett with his shoulder. Cody Whitehair will take over for Jenkins at left guard for the remainder of Sunday's contest.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Designated for return
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Jenkins (calf) was designated to return from IR on Monday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
Jenkins has missed the mandatory four games since being placed on injured reserve and he'll be able to return to play as soon as Thursday against the Commanders. However, that quick of a return is not guaranteed, and the team now has 21 days to add him to the 53-man roster. Once he proves he is healthy, he should take over as the team's starter at left guard.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Moved to IR
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The Bears placed Jenkins (leg) on injured reserve Thursday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.
Head coach Ryan Poles noted Wednesday that the injury is "a week-to-week thing." Jenkins is set to miss the first four games of the 2023 season as he recovers from his injury.
