Bears second-round rookie LT Teven Jenkins nears return

Chicago Bears left tackle Teven Jenkins will be back on the practice field in the first public sign of his physical progress following preseason back surgery.

The second-round pick was shut down during his rookie training camp this summer after struggling with a chronic back issue. Jenkins had back surgery in mid-August.

He fell out of the first round in the 2021 NFL Draft because of reported red flags with his back. Th