Teven Jenkins

Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins sits down with Jeff Joniak and talks about his recovery from back surgery and making his stepping into the Sunday Night Football spotlight.

Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins meets with the media after Friday's practice at Halas Hall.

Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins speaks with the media Wednesday at Halas Hall.

Learn more about Bears rookie offensive lineman Teven Jenkins, who has a reputation for being nasty. The six-foot-six, 320-pound offensive tackle from Oklahoma State describes his ability to "flip the switch" from his self-proclaimed goofy off-field persona to his tone-setting "controlled aggression" on the field and reveals how his late mother motivates him today.

The Chicago Bears will launch their three-part documentary series "Meet the Rookies" brought to you by Dr Pepper Zero Sugar on Tuesday, featuring behind-the-scenes footage with offensive lineman Teven Jenkins, running back Khalil Herbert and quarterback Justin Fields. The series tells the story of each player's journey to the National Football League in their own words. This marks the seventh year of the Bears "Meet the Rookies" series. From Tuesday through Thursday, one episode will be released per day at 8 a.m.

Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins meets with the media following Thursday's veteran minicamp practice at Halas Hall.

Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins meets with the Chicago media before Day 1 of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.

Chicago Bears area scout Breck Ackley and Jeff Joniak discuss what fans can expect from 2nd round pick Teven Jenkins.

NFL Network analytics expert Cynthia Frelund breaks down why the Bears got the most bang for their buck of any team in the draft with the selection of OL Teven Jenkins at No. 39 overall.

Go inside the draft room and watch as head coach Matt Nagy calls Teven Jenkins and lets him know he's going to be a Chicago Bear.

Check out highlights from the Bears' 2nd round draft choice, offensive lineman Teven Jenkins from Oklahoma State.

Bears general manager Ryan Pace meets with the media following Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Lauren Screeden has your latest NFL Draft news after the Bears took offensive lineman Teven Jenkins out of Oklahoma State on Friday night.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein break down the Bears' selection of Teven Jenkins at No. 39 overall and explain how the Oklahoma State offensive lineman plays like the football version of a nightclub bouncer.

Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer break down Oklahoma State offensive lineman Teven Jenkins after being drafted in the second round by the Chicago Bears.

Watch a breakdown of Bears second-round pick Teven Jenkins' college highlights and find out what made him "one of the most versatile tackle prospects entering the draft."

Watch former Bears WR/DB Rashied Davis announce the club's selection of Oklahoma State OL Teven Jenkins as the No. 39 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins meets with the media after being selected by the Bears in the 2nd round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

All seven of the players the Bears selected in the 2021 draft contributed as rookies. With their first NFL seasons in the books, here's a report card on the 2021 draft class, with insight from their position coaches.

The two snaps that Bears rookie Teven Jenkins played on the field goal team last Sunday against the Cardinals were his first in a football game in more than a year—since Nov. 21, 2020 when he played for Oklahoma State.

The Bears on Saturday activated rookie tackle Teven Jenkins from injured reserve and flexed linebacker Bruce Irvin and receiver Rodney Adams from the practice squad to the active roster.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses when rookie tackle Teven Jenkins might be ready for game action, the Bears' MVP over the first half of the season and if the Bears contacted the NFL about the controversial calls in their loss to the Steelers.

Bears rookie tackle Teven Jenkins returned to practice Monday for the first time since offseason workouts. The second-round pick from Oklahoma State had been sidelined with a back injury that required surgery Aug. 18.

Speaking to the media Wednesday at Halas Hall, general manager Ryan Pace shared his thoughts on a variety of different topics as the Bears prepare for the start of the 2021 regular season.

One day after reaching the NFL's mandatory 53-man limit, the Bears on Wednesday made several moves that involved their active roster, including re-signing defensive backs Artie Burns and Marqui Christian.

The assimilation process for new Bears left tackle Jason Peters ramped up Thursday, with the 17-year NFL veteran practicing for the first time. Peters is expected to play sparingly Saturday against the Bills.

Bears rookie tackle Teven Jenkins will undergo back surgery Wednesday, coach Matt Nagy disclosed during his daily press conference at Halas Hall. Nagy added that "the goal is to get him back this season."

Rookie receiver Dazz Newsome was removed from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list Monday and practiced on a limited basis for the first time since the start of training camp.

After back-to-back 8-8 seasons, Bears coach Matt Nagy vowed Wednesday that a heightened sense of urgency will be palpable throughout training camp.

As training camp looms, fans can take an in-depth look at Bears draft picks Justin Fields, Teven Jenkins and Khalil Herbert via the "Meet the Rookies" video series.

The Bears' three second-round picks in the last two drafts—Cole Kmet, Jaylon Johnson and Teven Jenkins—will be among the key players to watch when training camp kicks off next week.

With four of five starters returning, the Bears offensive line hopes to pick up this year where it left off during the second half of last season when the reconfigured unit helped key an offensive resurgence.

Bears rookie tackle Teven Jenkins, a second-round pick from Oklahoma State, is eager for training camp to begin so he can continue to develop his game and also practice in pads for the first time as a pro.

The Bears on Wednesday inked their final unsigned draft pick, tackle Teven Jenkins, to a four-year contract. The 6-6, 320-pounder was selected in the second round out of Oklahoma State, where he made multiple starts at three different positions.

Teven Jenkins was drafted by the Bears April 30. But the reality that he was about to realize a lifelong dream didn't actually sink in until he flew to Chicago for this weekend's rookie minicamp.

The Bears announced Thursday that safety Eddie Jackson is changing jersey numbers from No. 39 to No. 4 and also revealed the numbers that have been assigned to their rookies.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses how often second-round pick Teven Jenkins lined up at left tackle at Oklahoma State, the timetable for signing undrafted free agents and how many times the Bears have drafted "Mr. Irrelevant."

Offensive tackle Teven Jenkins excelled as a senior last season at Oklahoma State, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors. But his college coach is convinced that the best is yet to come for the Bears' second-round pick.

The Bears nearly earned straight A's from national analysts for a 2021 draft class headed by quarterback Justin Fields and tackle Teven Jenkins.

Check out senior writer Larry Mayer's interesting tidbits about the Bears selecting Teven Jenkins with the 39th pick in the draft, including the two other current Bears who were chosen in the same spot.

The Bears traded up in the NFL Draft for the second straight night Friday, moving up 13 spots to select Oklahoma State tackle Teven Jenkins with the 39th overall pick in the second round.

Bears second-round draft pick Teven Jenkins, an offensive tackle from Oklahoma State, will carry a nasty on-field demeanor and a chip on his shoulder to Chicago.

In aggressively trading up to draft Oklahoma State tackle Teven Jenkins, general manager Ryan Pace and the Bears landed a first-round talent at a valuable position.