{"id":204575,"date":"2024-12-14T15:15:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T20:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=204575"},"modified":"2024-12-14T15:06:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T20:06:42","slug":"a-fresh-start-is-best-for-bears-teven-jenkins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/12\/14\/a-fresh-start-is-best-for-bears-teven-jenkins\/","title":{"rendered":"A Fresh Start Is Best for This Bears Free Agent: Chiefs, Ravens, Possible Suitors"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s something undeniably special about watching Teven Jenkins suit up for the Chicago Bears. He embodies what it means to be a Bear: tough, physical, and an excellent teammate\u2014one of the few players who consistently steps up to protect his quarterback. However, the issue isn\u2019t what he brings to the field, but rather when<\/em> he\u2019s on it. Jenkins has battled injuries throughout his career,<\/a> and a fresh start might be what\u2019s best for both him and the Bears.<\/p>\n

A Fresh Start Is Best for Bears Guard Teven Jenkins<\/h2>\n

For the Bears, the priority is stability along the offensive line<\/a>\u2014something Jenkins hasn\u2019t been able to provide. While his talent is undeniable, his availability has been a recurring issue. Any team acquiring Jenkins would be landing a steal. Standing 6’6″ and weighing 321 pounds, Jenkins is a dominant force in the trenches, ranking 16th in the NFL among guards<\/a> according to Pro Football Focus.<\/p>\n

For Bears fans holding out hope he might stay on a team-friendly deal, that seems unlikely. With that in mind, here are a few potential destinations for the 26-year-old lineman.<\/p>\n

Player-Swap in KC<\/h3>\n

An unlikely scenario, what if the Chiefs can’t pay their superstar guard Trey Smith the money he wants? Maybe, just maybe, the Bears sign Smith,<\/a> and Teven Jenkins goes to Kansas City to replace him. The Chiefs have a reputation for seamlessly replacing high-profile departures, and Jenkins could flourish in their system. He’ll thrive surrounded by All-Pro talents in Creed Humphrey and Joe Thuney<\/a> in the interior and won’t have the burden of playing alongside subpar play from his days in Chicago. Jenkins also has versatility playing tackle in college if the Chiefs want to kick him outside.<\/p>\n

Protecting Their Two-Time MVP<\/h3>\n

Another intriguing fit for Jenkins is the Baltimore Ravens. With several offensive linemen\u2014Ronnie Stanley,<\/a> Patrick Mekari, Ben Cleveland, and Josh Jones\u2014set to hit free agency after this season, Baltimore\u2019s front line will have a lot of moving parts.<\/p>\n

Jenkins excelled in Chicago\u2019s offense when Justin Fields was under center, a system built around mobility and movement, and that’s exactly how it is in Baltimore with Lamar Jackson under center. Jenkins could be a perfect fit for the Ravens’ scheme, providing a physical, reliable presence to protect their two-time MVP.<\/p>\n

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#Bears<\/a> Teven Jenkins lays out Harrison Smith 35 yards downfield. pic.twitter.com\/jPWGt4N1J0<\/a><\/p>\n

— ImBearingDown (@ImBearingDown) November 25, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n