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Following a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy has tested positive for COVID-19. Via The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: #Bears coach Matt Nagy announces that he has tested positive for COVID-19. There are 4 players now on the COVID list, and Nagy will be quarantined as […]

The Chicago Bears have officially turned the reins over to their rookie quarterback Justin Fields. Head coach Matt Nagy confirmed the starter change. Coach Nagy announced that Justin Fields will be our starter going forward. — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 6, 2021 This is exactly what Bears fans have been waiting for all along ever […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy had insisted that veteran Andy Dalton would be the starting quarterback when healthy. Well, Dalton was back at practice Wednesday, but it’s Justin Fields who will start against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5 action. Not only will Fields start this weekend, but the rookie is now the […]

Even after Justin Fields helped lead the Chicago Bears to a 24-14 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 4, head coach Matt Nagy is sticking by the side of Andy Dalton once he returns from injury. "When Andy's healthy, he's our starter. Justin's the 2. Nick's the 3."— Matt Nagy — Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) October […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy has long been rumored to be on his way out of Chicago for a long time. Now, with his proverbial back to the wall in Week 4 of the ongoing season, his latest decision could make or break his coaching career. With veteran quarterback Andy Dalton still nursing a […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy still won’t divulge who will start at quarterback for this Sunday’s Week 4 tilt against the Detroit Lions. Nagy spoke to reporters Friday and said it would be a game-time decision, per ESPN’s Jeff Dickerson. Andy Dalton practiced in a limited capacity this week after suffering a bone bruise […]

Chicago Bears starting quarterback Andy Dalton suffered a knee injury last weekend when he landed awkwardly following a scramble against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie quarterback Justin Fields is getting the start this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, and it looks like he could be in line to start at least another game or more because of […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy confirmed to reporters Wednesday that rookie quarterback Justin Fields will get his first NFL start against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Andy Dalton suffered a knee injury in the Week 2 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals and isn’t ready to play in Week 3, so Fields will start and […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton left Sunday’s game early with an apparent injury but it was expected that it wasn’t serious. Well, the MRI results have now come back and it appears Dalton has simply a bone bruise: Sources: #Bears QB Andy Dalton had his MRI and it confirmed a bone bruise in his knee. […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy was forced to change quarterback on Sunday after an injury to Andy Dalton ruled him out for the rest of the contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Fortunately, the team has rookie QB Justin Fields. While Fields did not score a touchdown for the Bears, Nagy saw enough to boost […]

The Chicago Bears walked away with the win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Justin Fields wasn’t named the starter to begin the game. Instead, he filled in for an injured Andy Dalton. It’s time to continue our NFL takeaway series with a Justin Fields Week 2 takeaway. There’s been a ton of hype surrounding […]

Chicago Bears fans didn’t have to wait long to see Justin Fields get snaps as their team’s full-time quarterback in the regular season. If only his early, extended appearance on Sunday didn’t come at the expense of an injury to Andy Dalton. Dalton suffered an apparent non-contact injury in the second quarter of Chicago’s Week […]

There have been plenty of calls for the Chicago Bears to replace veteran starter Andy Dalton with rookie phenom Justin Fields at quarterback. Dalton had a pedestrian game in a 34-14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, and Fields has been impressive in practice. While Fields is expected to play more against the Cincinnati Bengals […]

The Chicago Bears are set to take on the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in a thrilling Week 2 matchup. The NFC North seems wide open right now, so Chicago will want to resurrect their slow start from a week ago. It’s time to continue our NFL predictions series with a Bears Week 2 prediction. Their […]

The Chicago Bears were embarrassed by the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night with a final score of 34-14. Despite that, there were a few takeaways for the Bears, including one self-explanatory one. The loss hurts, but they’re playing in a seemingly weak NFC North with the Lions and the confusing Vikings and Packers. Hope […]

After having a short-lived stint in the 2020 playoffs, the Chicago Bears opened a new chapter as they replaced Mitchell Trubisky with Andy Dalton over the offseason. The veteran was already penciled in as their new QB1 but several weeks later, Matt Nagy and company still opted to draft a young talent at the same […]

There has been plenty of drama surrounding the Chicago Bears’ quarterback battle after they traded up to get Justin Fields in the 2021 NFL Draft. The noise is only going to get louder after the Bears’ ugly 34-14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. Dalton was … fine in the loss, completing […]

Despite a good showing in their preseason games, the Chicago Bears decided to keep their rookie quarterback Justin Fields on the bench. Instead, they started former Pro Bowl QB Andy Dalton a move that was collectively clowned upon by Bears and NFL fans everywhere. Dalton was a shell of his former self, earning a 72.9 […]

Andy Dalton is the Chicago Bears’ starting quarterback for their Week 1 showdown against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football. The Bears have maintained all along that Dalton would be the starter even after trading up to get Justin Fields, despite a throng of fans calling for Fields after he showed impressive flashes […]

Off the heels of an unlikely playoff appearance in 2020, the Chicago Bears look to kick off a deeper playoff run in 2021 with a win in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams. With an overhauled QB room with current starting journeyman Andy Dalton and electric rookie Justin Fields right behind him, Chicago could […]

Chicago Bears fans have clamored all offseason long for rookie Justin Fields to get the nod as the starting quarterback over Andy Dalton. While it hasn’t been the plan at any point for Matt Nagy and the Bears, the effort from the fans was admirable despite Dalton keeping hold of the starting gig for now. […]

The Chicago Bears have been facing a quarterback controversy since moving up to draft Justin Fields in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Many Bears fans want to see Fields take the helm, although it seems they won’t be getting their wish as Matt Nagy insists on playing Andy Dalton. Bit, it appears […]

Chicago Bears fans have been more than clear that they want Justin Fields starting over Andy Dalton. That hasn’t been in question. While Bears coach Matt Nagy wants to go with the veteran option to start the season, judging by preseason performance, he probably should give it a little more thought: their final preseason pass […]

After a 41-15 blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 2 of the preseason, the Chicago Bears look to get back on track against the Tennessee Titans in Week 3 to finish the preseason with a winning record. These games are huge for Chicago, as they provide opportunities for Matt Nagy and the rest […]

Chicago Bears fans are finally getting what they want. Justin Fields is starting for the team in place of Andy Dalton, but it’s not exactly going to last for long. Fields is starting their preseason tilt against the Tennessee Titans particularly because Dalton is taking the first snap for the Bears in Week 1. The […]

A loud contingent of Chicago Bears fans are clamoring for rookie Justin Fields to be the Week 1 starter at quarterback over veteran Andy Dalton. Add former Bears wide receiver and Super Bowl hero Willie Gault to that group of people who want to see Fields get the starting nod. Gault spoke to TMZ Sports […]

Chicago Bears are hoping that rookie quarterback Justin Fields is the answer to their prayers to the football gods. The franchise has achieved minimal success in the last few years, nay, decades and Fields is another shot at breaking that trend. But the Bears rookie isn’t rushing things just yet, and he implores the same […]

The Chicago Bears have quite the quarterback dilemma on their hands at the moment. They signed Andy Dalton in the offseason with the assumption that he would be their starter this season. Then, the Bears traded up in the first round of the NFL Draft and selected Justin Fields of Ohio State. On Wednesday, Dalton […]

The Chicago Bears will enter the upcoming 2021-22 campaign in a very interesting spot. The NFC North franchise isn’t quite there, but by no means are the Bears in line to tank the season away. In fact, the Bears have a legitimate shot at pairing a tremendous defense with a young quarterback and formidable offensive […]

The Chicago Bears are one of the teams in the NFL who are trying to filter out their quarterback situation. Andy Dalton and Justin Fields are in the battle for the starting gig, and both played in the Bears preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins. Dalton went 2-4 for 18 yards, while Fields played the […]

The NFL season is here! Well, preseason, but still NFL football is being played. The Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins face off on Saturday, and there are storylines galore and names to watch from each side, but primarily Chicago as we make our Bears predictions. The Bears selected Justin Fields, former Ohio State Buckeyes star, […]

Andy Dalton is currently the Chicago Bears’ QB1, and he’s going to get limited reps in the preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday. While Dalton won’t play much, QB1 of the future Justin Fields is about to get a whole lot of playing time. Bears head coach Matt Nagy revealed his strategy with […]

When the Chicago Bears signed Andy Dalton in the offseason, it sent their fan base into a slight anger and had them mocking the pickup on social media. When the Bears traded up in the 2021 NFL Draft and selected Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, that anger turned to happiness. Many expect Dalton will still […]

In a league where the offense takes the headlines every day of the week and twice on Sundays, the NFL experienced a huge intake of rookie quarterbacks entering through this year’s draft, and Ohio State’s Justin Fields is the biggest wildcard to come out of it. With the Chicago Bears looking to try and salvage […]

The Chicago Bears were pretty quick to both sign and name Andy Dalton the team’s starting quarterback upon landing his services earlier this offseason. However, despite the presence of the longtime Cincinnati Bengals and former Dallas Cowboys signal-caller, the Bears then went ahead and promptly selected former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields early on […]

The Chicago Bears made the 2020 NFL Playoffs by the skin of their teeth. Finishing the season with an 8-8 record, Chicago’s Wild Card appearance was short lived after losing to the New Orleans Saints in the first round. The franchise has made some aggressive moves during the offseason and they hope to make it […]

The Chicago Bears traded up in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft to select Justin Fields from Ohio State University after his surprising drop. It seemed like destiny that he would be the Day One starter for a team that has seen a revolving door at the quarterback position for some time. However, […]

The Chicago Bears made one of the biggest moves of the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday, trading up from No. 20 to No. 11 to get their quarterback of the future in Justin Fields. However, Bears fans may have to wait a bit before seeing Fields under center as the starting quarterback. After Thursday’s first […]

Well, it looks like the Chicago Bears are going all in on new first-string quarterback Andy Dalton. After a (serviceable?) year stepping up for the Dallas Cowboys after Dak Prescott went down to a season-ending ankle injury, Dalton was picked up by the Bears in free agency to replace both Nick Foles and Mitch Trubisky […]