Bears activate OL Teven Jenkins before game at Commanders

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The Chicago Bears activated left guard Teven Jenkins for the first time this season before the game Thursday night against the host Washington Commanders.

The Bears (0-4) also elevated safety A.J. Thomas from the practice squad to the active roster and released veteran quarterback Nathan Peterman.

The Commanders (2-2) downgraded rookie running back Chris Rodriguez (illn