LAKE FOREST, Ill. (670 The Score) — Bears rookie right tackle Darnell Wright is the team's latest starting offensive lineman to suffer an injury.
Wright limped off the practice field Tuesday at Halas Hall after having his right ankle rolled up during team drills. Wright stayed in practice for two plays after his ankle was banged up before leaving for an evaluation with the Bears' medical staff. He didn't return to action.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus didn't have an immediate update on Wright's status after practice Tuesday. The No. 10 overall pick in the NFL Draft, Wright has been the Bears' starting right tackle all throughout the offseason program and preseason.
The Bears went into training camp stressing the value of continuity for their offensive line, which was set with five starters during the offseason program. That vision has been challenged by injuries.
Bears left guard Teven Jenkins is considered "week-to-week" with a leg injury, Eberflus said Tuesday. Jenkins is expected to miss the start of the regular season, the Tribune has reported. The team could shift Cody Whitehair into the left guard role and slide Lucas Patrick in at center.
Whitehair has been dealing with a right finger/hand injury, which he suffered during a joint practice with the Colts last Thursday. The Bears have also practiced without right guard Davis throughout much of training camp as he has been dealing with an undisclosed issue.
Patrick and Davis are in ramp-up phases with their work in practice.
The Bears host the Bills on Saturday at Soldier Field in their preseason finale.
Chris Emma covers the Bears, Chicago’s sports scene and more for 670TheScore.com. Follow him on Twitter @CEmma670.
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