CHICAGO — Chicago Bears offensive tackle Teven Jenkins returned to the field Saturday morning after missing seven practices with an undisclosed ailment.
Jenkins’ absence was a big topic of conversation around Halas Hall over the last week after NFL Network reported Monday the Bears were holding trade talks centered around the 2021 second-round pick. Coach Matt Eberflus has a policy not to discuss day-to-day injuries, and without official word on Jenkins’ issue speculation surrounded the situation.
Eberflus said Jenkins was present at Halas Hall to work with trainers. But unlike some other injured players, Jenkins was never spotted watching practice or working out to the side on exercise bikes.