Bears guard Teven Jenkins is open to a fresh start elsewhere

Teven Jenkins says return to Bears is 'toss up' ahead of free agency
Having been riddled by injuries throughout his tenure with the Chicago Bears, left guard Teven Jenkins is approaching his first free agency experience with an open mind. During the 2024 season, Jenkins played a career-high 738 snaps, which was still less than 65% of the offensive plays that were ran by the team this season.
Bears LG Teven Jenkins ready for free agency, says it's 'toss up' whether he'd want to re-sign
The Bears and left guard Teven Jenkins both sound ready to move on, and Jenkins said Monday he was mentally prepared to leave as an unrestricted free agent in March.
Bears guard Teven Jenkins is open to a fresh start elsewhere as his free agency looms
Heading into his final season under contract with the Bears, left guard Teven Jenkins hoped to earn an extension with the team, but that never came to fruition. Now, he seems to know his time in Chicago is coming to a close.
‘Toss Up’ Whether OL Teven Jenkins Is Back With Bears
Bears OL Teven Jenkins told reporters on Monday that it’s a “toss up” whether he’ll be back in Chicago next season, per Scott Bair. Jenkins said his goal this year was to “leave no doubt” that he was deserving of an extension.
Bears insider doesn't believe Teven Jenkins will be re-signed
Jenkins, who was injured in the Week 16 loss to the Detroit Lions, has played 495 snaps this season and currently ranks sixth in pass protection for all offensive guards in the league. Appearing on 670 the Score, Biggs said he doesn't believe the Bears will be inclined to re-sign Jenkins, who is on the last year of his contract.
Bears' Teven Jenkins: Out for Sunday
Jenkins has yet to return to practice since sustaining a calf injury in the Bears' Week 16 loss to the Lions and is now set to miss his second game of the season in Week 18. Jake Curhan is likely to step in and serve as Chicago's top left guard while Jenkins is sidelined Sunday.

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