The Browns placed Jenkins (back) on injured reserve Saturday.
Jenkins has yet to play in the 2026 regular season due to a persistent back injury. The issue seems to be significant enough that Jenkins will not be able to return to the field soon, leaving the Browns no choice but to place the guard on IR.
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Browns' Teven Jenkins: Sidelined for Week 7
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Jenkins (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Jenkins has yet to play this season due to a back injury. He also hasn't practiced, yet he hasn't been placed on injured reserve by the Browns. His next chance to make his 2026 debut is Week 8 against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Browns' Teven Jenkins: Remaining out for Week 6
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Jenkins (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Jenkins has yet to practice, let alone play, this season while recovering from a back injury. His next chance to suit up is Week 7 against the Titans on Sunday, Oct. 25, although there doesn't appear to be a clear timeline for his return.
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Browns' Teven Jenkins: Ruled out for Week 5
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Jenkins (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Jenkins will end up missing each of the Browns' first five games of the regular season due to a back injury, which prevented him from practicing all week. His next chance to make his 2026 regular-season debut is Week 6 against the Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 18.
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Browns' Teven Jenkins: Won't play vs. Steelers
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Jenkins (back) is officially listed as out for Thursday's game versus Pittsburgh.
Jenkins was able to return to practice during the week on a limited basis, but he'll have to wait at least one more game to make his 2026 regular-season debut. Rookie third-rounder Austin Barber should get another start at right guard in Week 4.
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Browns' Teven Jenkins: Won't play at Tampa Bay
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Jenkins (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Jenkins was also unable to suit up in Week 1 due to his lingering back injury, and now he'll have to wait at least one more week before making his season debut. Rookie third-rounder Austin Barber should again start at right guard in Jenkins' place in Week 2.
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Browns' Teven Jenkins: Misses practice
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Jenkins (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
The offensive guard was not able to play in Week 1 due to the back issue. At the moment, he's not on track to play in Week 2, either. Austin Barber has been his replacement at right guard.
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Browns' Teven Jenkins: Out for Week 1
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Jenkins (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
With Jenkins out for the Week 1 opener, third-round rookie Austin Barber is expected to make the start at left guard for Cleveland. Jenkins appeared in all 17 regular-season games last season, making four starts.
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Browns' Teven Jenkins: Staying with Cleveland
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Jenkins agreed to terms on a contract with the Browns on Tuesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Jenkins offers valuable depth at offensive guard behind Wyatt Teller, and the 28-year-old started multiple games for his injured teammate down the stretch last season. Jenkins' solid track record earned him another contract in Cleveland despite the arrival of a new coaching staff.
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Browns' Teven Jenkins: Clears concussion protocol
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Jenkins (concussion) has no injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Jenkins left the game early in Week 17 with a concussion and was limited in practice heading into Week 18. After clearing concussion protocol, the 27-year-old will start at right guard Sunday versus the Bengals.
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Browns' Teven Jenkins: Possible concussion
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Jenkins is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Jenkins was rotating with Wyatt Teller at right guard, but the former has been taken out of the game to be evaluated by medical staff for a possible concussion. Teller also went to the blue medical tent in the first half and has not returned, so Zak Zinter is in the game at right guard.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Won't play versus Seahawks
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Jenkins (calf) will miss Chicago's game versus the Seahawks on Thursday.
Jenkins will miss his first game of the season after having been listed as a non-participant in in both practice sessions this week due to a calf injury. Matt Pryor will likely get the start in Jenkins' place during Thursday's matchup.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Exits game due to calf injury
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Jenkins (calf) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Lions, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Jake Curhan will serve as the Bears' left guard for the rest of Sunday's game assuming Jenkins doesn't return.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Return on the horizon
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Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that he's optimistic Jenkins (ankle) can return to action for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.
Jenkins suffered the injury in Week 10 and missed the Bears' loss to the Packers in Week 11. If Jenkins makes it through practice the upcoming week without incident, he should reclaim his starting role at left guard.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Won't play in Week 11
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Jenkins (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.
Jenkins was unable to practice all week after sustaining an ankle injury in the Bears' Week 10 loss to the Patriots, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Expect Ryan Bates to serve as Chicago's top left guard in Jenkins' stead in Week 11.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Done for remainder of Week 10
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Jenkins (ankle) has been ruled out from returning to Sunday's matchup versus New England.
Jenkins was hurt in the first half, and he was ruled out early in the third quarter. His absence further depletes a Chicago offensive line that entered Sunday without both starting tackles -- Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright are both absent this week due to knee injuries. Jake Curhan will likely need to step up with Jenkins out for the remainder of Sunday's game.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Leaves game Sunday
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Jenkins left Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Commanders with a knee injury and did not return, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Jenkins started at left guard for the seventh time in seven games this season. He has started 31 of the 38 games he's played in since getting drafted in the second round in 2021. His backup, Bill Murray, also exited Sunday's game with a chest injury and did not return.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Gets downgraded
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Jenkins (ankle) was a non-participant during practice Thursday.
Jenkins logged a limited practice Wednesday, suggesting he was on the road to recovery from the injury he suffered in Week 5 against the Panthers. However, his inability to get on the practice field Thursday suggests he may have aggravated the injury or didn't respond well to Wednesday's activity level. Jenkins' status for Friday's practice session will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Could play in Week 5
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Jenkins (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.
Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters Friday that Jenkins has been progressing throughout the week, so it sounds as if he could be a game-time decision in Week 5, per Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network. If Jenkins is unable to suit up in Week 5, expect Bill Murray to serve as the Bears' top left guard.
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Bears' Teven Jenkins: Missing Wednesday's Practice
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Jenkins (ribs) won't practice Wednesday, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
Jenkins left Sunday's win over the Rams due to a ribs injury, so it's no surprise that the 2021 second-round pick won't practice Wednesday. His participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his potential availability in Week 5, as the Bears host the Panthers.
