Jenkins (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.
He never upgraded to full participation in practice this week while nursing the ankle injury, but Jenkins will be ready to reprise his usual duties as the Bears' starting left guard. Jenkins' availability is a positive development for starting running back D'Andre Swift, who has bounced back from a poor start to the season by amassing 285 yards from scrimmage over the past two weeks while running behind a healthy Chicago offensive line.
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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.