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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs off the field after the Chicago Bears defeated the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Fields understands rivalries going into game against Packers

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 13, 2021 07:00 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Playing a bitter rival is nothing new for Chicago

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) is tackled by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bears defense, running attack back up Justin Fields

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 11, 2021 03:36 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — As long as rookie quarterback Justin Fields is still

Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams (8) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Justin Fields during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Matt Nagy makes Justin Fields No. 1 Bears quarterback

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 06, 2021 02:00 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy had a plan to develop

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) catches a pass from quarterback Justin Fields as Detroit Lions defensive back Bobby Price defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Montgomery's knee injury means uncertainty for Bears offense

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 04, 2021 01:20 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears' offense has dealt with adversity

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is hit by Chicago Bears defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (95) after a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Bears waiting until game time to announce QB against Lions

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 01, 2021 03:13 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears will wait until game time to

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chicago Bears reassessing QB position and who calls plays

By Gene Chamberlain Sep. 27, 2021 02:55 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — A historically bad effort by the Chicago offense has

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks to pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Bears' Dalton focused on Rams defense, not Justin Fields

By Gene Chamberlain Sep. 08, 2021 07:31 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton could have

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Bears to start Fields in preseason finale, Dalton in Week 1

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 24, 2021 12:24 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears will start rookie quarterback Justin

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) heads out of bounds for a first down during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Trubisky shines as Bills roll past Bears with 41-15 win

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 21, 2021 04:48 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Even if it was a preseason game, Buffalo quarterback Mitchell

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, left, prepares to throw the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Surgery for Bears OL Teven Jenkins; QB Justin Fields injured

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 18, 2021 11:15 AM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are now without both of their top

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, right, throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Dalton dealing with hype surrounding Bears QB Fields

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 17, 2021 05:48 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Quarterback Andy Dalton has the support of Chicago

Chicago Bears tight end Jesse James (18) catches a touchdown pass against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/David Banks)
QB Justin Fields rallies Bears to 20-13 win over Dolphins

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 14, 2021 04:14 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Once rookie quarterback Justin Fields settled in the Chicago

Eddie Jackson, Elijah Wilkinson make timely return to Bears

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 10, 2021 03:37 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Safety Eddie Jackson is proof the Chicago Bears have

Chicago Bears quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Nick Foles (9) stretch with teammates during NFL football practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears see Eddie Goldman's return as defensive key

By Gene Chamberlain Jul. 28, 2021 07:45 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears' defense has turnovers to cause this

Bears' QB balancing act begins with training camp

By Gene Chamberlain Jul. 27, 2021 07:20 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The balancing act for Matt Nagy has begun.

Bears sticking with plan to start Dalton at QB

By Gene Chamberlain Jun. 15, 2021 08:21 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — For the Chicago Bears, the quarterback issue lingers

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) runs during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May, 14, 2021, in Lake Forest Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks, Pool)
From a distance, Bears' Nagy gets 1st look at rookie Fields

By Gene Chamberlain May. 14, 2021 07:40 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, IL (AP) — Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields is taking

An image of Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is displayed after he was chosen by the Chicago Bears with the 11th pick in the first round of thge NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Completed Bears draft has a heavy offensive lean

By Gene Chamberlain May. 01, 2021 09:41 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, IL (AP) — Trading up to draft quarterback Justin Fields in the

FILE - In this July 19, 2018, file photo, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, left, speaks as general manager Ryan Pace looks on at a news conference during an NFL football training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill. The Bears come into the draft with a long to-do list and big questions about the direction of the franchise. For all the uncertainty, one thing is clear. Pace and Nagy cannot afford to fumble this. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Chicago Bears trade up in Round 2 for tackle Teven Jenkins

By Gene Chamberlain Apr. 30, 2021 08:14 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — In a trading mood for a second straight night, the

New coordinator Sean Desai trying to tune up Bears defense

By Gene Chamberlain Feb. 15, 2021 06:46 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — There’s good reason for the Chicago Bears to think