Don’t look now, but Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins is making a comeback.
Jenkins was practicing with the starters at right guard during Tuesday’s practice, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Michael Schofield was working with the second-team.
While Jenkins has seen time at both left and right tackle since joining the Bears, he started working at right guard for the first time during Monday’s practice. But that was with the second- and third-teams.
Following a rough outing by Schofield in the preseason opener, it looks like the door has been left open for Jenkins to possibly crack the starting lineup at right guard.
“We’re excited to see where this goes forward,” said head coach Matt Eberflus.
Teven Jenkins spent practice with the starters at right guard today. Larry Borom was at right tackle, probably a clue Riley Reiff could be held out Thursday at Seattle.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) August 16, 2022
Biggs also noted that Larry Borom saw time with the starters at right tackle, which could indicate Riley Reiff, who’s expected to be the starter come Week 1, might not be playing in Thursday’s preseason game against the Seahawks. Or it could be an indication that Borom has impressed enough to garner a look as the starting right tackle.
Jenkins should get plenty of opportunities in that second preseason game to make a case for the starting right guard job.
