LAKE FOREST, Ill. (670 The Score) — The Bears have designated guard Teven Jenkins for a return from injured reserve, opening a 21-day window in which he can be activated.
Jenkins opened the regular season on injured reserve after suffering a calf injury late in training camp. He hasn't practiced with the Bears since August during joint practices with the Colts, after which he reported the injury to the team.
Jenkins was slated to start for the Bears at left guard this season. A second-round pick of Chicago in the 2021 NFL Draft, Jenkins has played in 19 games and started 13 over two seasons with the team.
The Bears shifted Cody Whitehair from center to left guard after Jenkins was placed on injured reserve, with Lucas Patrick stepping in as the starting center. It's unclear how Chicago will reshuffle its offensive line once Jenkins is activated.
The Bears (0-4) visit the Commanders (2-2) on Thursday evening.
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