The Bears will get some offensive line help back for tonight’s game against Washington.
According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, Chicago is activating Teven Jenkins for the Week 5 matchup with the Commanders.
Jenkins was designated to return from injured reserve earlier this week after missing the season’s first four weeks with a calf injury. He was listed as a full participant on all three of Chicago’s injury reports this week and was questionable for the game. But by activating him, it looks like he will play.
A second-round pick in 2021, Jenkins has appeared in 19 games with 13 starts for Chicago.
As a corresponding move, NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reports the Bears are releasing quarterback Nathan Peterman, leaving undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent as the team’s backup with no emergency QB on the 53-man roster. The Bears have released and brought back Peterman before this season, so he may return again.