Teven Jenkins‘ rookie season might have to wait. The second-round left tackle will undergo back surgery later today, according to Bears head coach Matt Nagy.
The “hope is to have Jenkins back this season,” Nagy says, but it doesn’t sound especially promising. Jenkins, the No. 39 overall pick in this year’s draft, was slated to support starters Jason Peters and Lachavious Simmons. Now, he’ll likely have to focus on rehab with an eye on 2022.
The Bears have high hopes for Jenkins. After selecting quarterback Justin Fields in the first round, they packaged No. 52 and a third-round pick to nab the Oklahoma State standout early in the second. And, just a couple of days after drafting Jenkins, the Bears released long-time tackle Charles Leno.
With Jenkins sidelined, the Bears may look to beef up their offensive line in the coming weeks. If they look to the free agent market, the Bears could consider the likes of Mitchell Schwartz, Russell Okung, and Demar Dotson.
How does this just slip by on the medicals???
They were aware of the issues, which explains why he dropped to the 2nd round. Also, with the lack of a combine and visits I am sure it made it harder for front offices to evaluate players. I just don’t think anyone expected it to be as bad as it was.
Look at this way, he fell to second and they were originally targeting him for first overall. Now that would have been a disaster.
You don’t take an OT with a back issue with your 2nd pick….you can’t swing and miss in the first 2 rounds!
Bears can – drafts are horrible
BUT from 4 down Pace can pick them unfortunately 4th5th6th rounders can’t get you to the promise land
Wasn’t long ago we drafted OT Chris Williams in the first round. Had back surgery like a month later. And yes, he sucked afterwards
Is it a bad thing that none of those guys play left tackle?
Shades of Stan Thomas
How do you draft this guy without a backup plan? Now you pick up Jason Peters. Gee might as well to see if Tim Tebow is available.
Lol Typical Bears to not do well in draft. First they drafted a busted QB and now they drafted a busted Left Tackle.
The Bears are dumb and yes, I’m a Bears fan, unfortunately.