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Chicago Bears' Justin Fields celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
With Smith, Quinn gone, Bears' D could be in for tough times

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 31, 2022 07:27 PM EDT

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., left, reaches to tackle Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears rely on ground game and backup Khalil Herbert

By Gene Chamberlain Sep. 26, 2022 06:44 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins walks out onto the field before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears 12/20/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 07:01 PM EST

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

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) scores a touchdown past Chicago Bears defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carson (36) and cornerback Jaylon Johnson (33) in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Chicago Bears at Pittsburgh Steelers 11/8/2021

Nov. 08, 2021 08:45 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields stands in the tunnel before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) pumps his fist as he runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 04:31 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Chicago Bears at Las Vegas Raiders 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees makes a face while warming up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints 1/10/2021

Jan. 10, 2021 03:14 PM EST

Chicago Bears safety DeAndre Houston-Carson, right, breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert (88) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Chicago Bears at Jacksonville Jaguars 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 01:40 PM EST