Bears: LT Teven Jenkins working with team's trainers

[August 04, 2022] Teven Jenkins was not on the practice field for the sixth consecutive day, but Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus shed light on his extended absence Wednesday.  

Eberflus said Jenkins, a second-round pick in 2021, is at Halas Hall and working out with team trainers because of an injury, contrary to reports of a standoff that could lead to a trade. NFL Network reported Monday that the Bears were fielding calls focused on trade offers for Jenkins.

Asked again Wednesday if Jenkins' absence is 100 percent injury-related, Eberflus replied, "Yeah."

Eberflus said Jenkins is considered day-to-day.

Injuries have defined Jenkins' career to this point. He began training camp as a rookie only to be shut down almost immediately with a chronic back issue. Jenkins had back surgery in mid-August 2021.

Jenkins, 24, fell out of the first round in the 2021 NFL Draft because of reported red flags with his back and core strength.

But the Bears -- under the direction of since-fired general manager Ryan Pace -- traded up to select Jenkins 39th overall with the idea he would be ready to start at left tackle as a rookie and released Charles Leno.

He returned to practice in November and played six games with two starts in 2021.

--Field Level Media

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