ANDREW SELIGMAN
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton flashes the I Love You sign, as he celebrates his touchdown pass to Darnell Mooney during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Injury to ribs leaves Fields' status up in the air for Bears

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 22, 2021 03:48 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are reeling. And now, they might

Chicago Bears' Roquan Smith (58) and Cassius March tackle Baltimore Ravens Devonta Freeman during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Freeman TD lifts Ravens over Bears with Jackson sidelined

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 21, 2021 04:55 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Huntley was on the way to the game Sunday when he got the

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh directs from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jackson, Fields meet; Ravens seek bounce-back win over Bears

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 18, 2021 02:13 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — As he prepared to jump from Ohio State to the NFL,

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
While Fields progresses, losses mount for struggling Bears

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 11, 2021 02:16 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — There is nothing more important for the future of the Chicago

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, right, talks to an official on the sideline as his team plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Fields emerging as struggling Bears pass season's midpoint

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 09, 2021 06:52 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears stumbled past the halfway point of the season

Chicago Bears tight end Jesse James catches a touchdown catch off a Justin Fields pass as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Josh Norman defends during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Weird situation for Nagy, familiar result for reeling Bears

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 01, 2021 05:35 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Watching the game on TV, Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy

San Francisco 49ers Charlie Woerner (89) Mitch Wishnowsky (18) and kicker Joey Slye watch Slye's field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Garoppolo leads way as 49ers beat Bears 33-22 to stop slide

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 31, 2021 04:35 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Playing about 30 miles from where he grew up, Jimmy Garoppolo

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bears try to find footing against struggling 49ers

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 28, 2021 01:53 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Between the gut punch they absorbed two weeks ago and the

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White (45) on a run during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bears' Nagy understands beating by Bucs doesn't scream unity

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 25, 2021 04:01 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy insisted he understands

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Despite promising signs, Bears still struggling to score

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 18, 2021 03:28 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are seeing positive flashes from

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) hands the ball off to running back A.J. Dillon during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Rodgers throws 2 TDs, runs for 1 as Packers beat Bears 24-14

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 17, 2021 04:32 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Rodgers didn't need to say it. He couldn't resist.

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) reacts after running for a gain against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bears eye share of NFC North lead with Rodgers, Packers

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 14, 2021 03:26 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Given where they were a few weeks ago, the Chicago Bears' odds

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Fields, Bears bounce back to beat winless Lions 24-14

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 03, 2021 04:19 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Fields took some inspiration from Russell Wilson and

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks down at his hat during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 35-17. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Bears, Lions seeking lift following gut-wrenching losses

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 30, 2021 03:26 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Coming off one of the worst performances by an offense

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton walks to the locker room with an unidentified trainer during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Nagy not saying who Bears' starting QB will be against Lions

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 29, 2021 03:11 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Bears coach Matt Nagy was not ready to say who the

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) celebrates with quarterback Justin Fields the team's 20-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Fields to make first start for Bears with Dalton injured

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 22, 2021 01:26 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears planned to have Justin Fields adjust

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Fields might get chance to start for Bears with Dalton hurt

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 20, 2021 02:22 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Whether they want to or not, the Chicago Bears just

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor walks the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Fields takes over for injured Dalton, Bears beat Bengals

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 19, 2021 04:25 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Fields got his first extended look as a pro. And it might

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
After solid opener, Bengals look to keep going against Bears

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 16, 2021 12:42 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — With quarterback Joe Burrow healed, the Cincinnati

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton is hauled down by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Dalton ready to meet former team when Bears host Bengals

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 15, 2021 05:24 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Andy Dalton remembers how strange it felt playing