Justin Fields Injury News & Updates

Coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Wednesday that Fields will be the Jets' No. 2 QB on Sunday against the Ravens, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Brady Cook is on the Jets' practice squad, but at this stage Glenn notes that the 24-year-old signal caller is still developing, per Eric Allen of the team's official site. As a result, Fields -- who went 2-7 over his nine starts for the 2-8 Jets -- will back up Tyrod Taylor, who has officially been named the starter versus Baltimore this weekend.

The Jets are expected to bench Fields in favor of veteran backup Tyrod Taylor for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.

Fields improved as a passer slightly during New York's loss to the Patriots on Thursday Night Football in Week 11, completing 15 of 26 passes for 116 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions, but as has been the norm he did much of his damage on the ground with 11 carries for 67 yards and another TD. Despite the context of Fields working without top wideout Garrett Wilson (knee, IR), his struggles through the air now appear to have officially cost him his tenure as the Jets' starter. Expect head coach Aaron Glenn to confirm the QB change prior to New York next taking the practice field, which will occur Wednesday at the earliest. It remains to be seen whether Fields will work as the No. 2 option behind Taylor.

Fields completed 15 of 26 passes for 116 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions while adding 11 carries for 67 yards and another score in the Jets' 27-14 loss to the Patriots on Thursday night. He also lost a fumble.

Fields was a bit better as a passer than during an abysmal 54-yard showing against the Browns on Sunday, but he still couldn't come truly close helping his team keep pace with the highly efficient Drake Maye for four quarters. Fields did start off hot, leading a 14-play, 72-yard drive on the opening possession that he capped off with a five-yard touchdown run. The veteran quarterback would go on to add a 22-yard scoring strike to John Metchie late in the third quarter, but the Jets would also punt five times and turn the ball over on downs once. Additionally, Fields' fumble at his own 11-yard line just before the halfway point of the fourth quarter led to the final points of the game, a Patriots field goal that extended a 10-point lead. Fields has now thrown for Thursday's yardage total or less in four of the last five games, certainly leaving open the possibility Tyrod Taylor gets a shot at a spot start in a Week 12 road matchup against his old Ravens squad on Sunday, Nov. 23.

Rich Cimini of ESPN.com suggests that Fields could be playing for his job Thursday night against the Patriots.

As Cimini notes, coach Aaron Glenn hasn't confirmed Fields as the Jets' Week 11 starter, but assuming that's the case, he'll be working without star WR Garrett Wilson (knee), who has been placed on IR. Fields has been held under 100 passing yards in three of his past four outings, a context that make him a risky fantasy option versus New England, in any case. Per Cimini, Tyrod Taylor, who is past a recent knee injury, is lurking as a possible replacement in the event that Fields struggles Thursday.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn declined Monday to name Fields or Tyrod Taylor the starting quarterback for Thursday's divisional matchup on the road against New England, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Glenn waited until the last moment to name Fields the starter for Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns despite having had a Week 9 bye to prepare, and per Al Iannazzone of Newsday, the head coach said he wouldn't "waste [his] time" answering questions about the quarterback situation entering Thursday's divisional contest. As such, fantasy managers in need of a Week 11 starter may need to roster both Fields and Taylor until an official decision is made closer to Thursday Night Football. Fields struggled again despite eking out a win versus Cleveland, completing just six of 11 passes for 54 yards, one touchdown and one interception, with most of his passing yards coming on a 42-yard touchdown to Breece Hall on a screen pass. Part of Fields' issues can be attributed to Garrett Wilson (knee) having been forced out before securing a single catch (on three targets), but with the No. 1 wideout now seemingly trending in the wrong direction for Week 11, it will be difficult to trust New York's passing game regardless of

Fields completed six of 11 passes for 54 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns. He added seven rushing attempts for 28 yards.

Fields threw for five yards and an interception in the first half, but the game was tied 17-17 at halftime thanks to two special teams touchdowns by the Jets. He was credited for 42 passing yards when Breece Hall turned a fourth-quarter screen pass into a 42-yard touchdown, but Fields generated only 12 passing yards the rest of the game. The Jets seem unlikely to demote Fields after winning consecutive games, but head coach Aaron Glenn hasn't committed to a definitive starter between Fields and Tyrod Taylor under center, and Fields didn't inspire much confidence ahead of Thursday's game against the Patriots.

Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports that the Jets will have Fields start in Sunday's game against the Browns.

Head coach Aaron Glenn did not commit to naming Fields or Tyrod Taylor during Week 10 prep, but it appears the Jets will go with Fields as the starter for Sunday's home contest while Taylor serves as the backup. Fields helped lead the Jets to their first win of the regular season against the Bengals in Week 8, when he completed 21 of 32 passes for 244 yards and one touchdown while turning 11 carries into 31 yards.

Fields is expected to start Sunday's game against the Browns, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports, though coach Aaron Glenn didn't name a starting quarterback between Fields and Tyrod Taylor.

Glenn continues to play it coy with the Jets' quarterback situation. Fields was benched for Taylor at halftime in Week 7 against the Panthers, but a knee injury prevented Taylor from suiting up in Week 8, paving the way for Fields to start and pick up the Jets' first win of the season against the Bengals prior to a Week 9 bye. Taylor has recovered and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game, but Fields has likely earned at least one more start after his victorious outing last time out.

Head coach Aaron Glenn declined Monday to commit to Fields as the Jets' starter after the team's Week 9 bye, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Glenn praised Fields' performance during Sunday's 39-38 win over the Bengals, saying he "managed the game really well," while also noting that "there are still some things within that game that [Fields] knows he has to improve on." Still, Glenn did not reveal whether Fields or Tyrod Taylor (knee) will start under center at home against the Browns in Week 10. Taylor seemed to be trending toward the start versus Cincinnati prior to being ruled out with a knee injury, but Fields' performance may have been sufficient to earn him further time in the No. 1 seat. Whoever is under center in Week 10 could benefit from the return of Garrett Wilson (knee).

Fields completed 21 of 32 passes for 244 yards and a touchdown while rushing 11 times for 31 yards in Sunday's 39-38 win over the Bengals. He also ran in a two-point conversion and threw a successful two-point conversion.

After speculation that the Jets could turn to Tyrod Taylor under center due to Fields' recent struggles, Fields got the start by default once Taylor (knee) was ruled out before the game. Fields threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Johnson in the second quarter to keep the game close enough for Breece Hall to take over in the fourth. Hall ran in two touchdowns, then the running back threw the game-winning touchdown pass on a trick play just after the two-minute warning. After leading the Jets to their first win of the season, Fields is probably the favorite to start in Week 10 against the Browns following a Week 9 bye, though it will be worth monitoring how the Jets distribute practice reps between Fields and Taylor.

Fields will be the Jets' starting quarterback against the Bengals on Sunday after Tyrod Taylor was ruled out due to a knee injury, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Fields' grip on the starting job looking to be loosening after he was benched at halftime during the Jets' Week 7 loss against the Panthers, when he completed six of 12 passes for 46 yards while turning four carries into 22 yards. Fields and Taylor opened Week 8 prep splitting reps with the first-team offense, and while head coach Aaron Glenn stayed mum on naming a starter for Week 8, Taylor's knee injury is severe enough for him to not travel with the team to Cincinnati. Fields and the Jets' offense will be without top wideout Garrett Wilson (knee), while Breece Hall (knee), Josh Reynolds (hip) and rookie tight end Mason Taylor (quadriceps) are all listed as questionable for Week 8. Undrafted rookie Brady Cook is expected to be elevated from the practice squad to the active roster to serve as the Jets' backup QB in Taylor's absence.

Head coach Aaron Glenn declined to declare a starter Friday between Fields or Tyrod Taylor (knee) for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Glenn has made a decision but refuses to publicly announce it, so a starter for Sunday's game may not be revealed until shortly prior to the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff in Cincinnati. Fields, who was benched for Taylor at halftime of the Jets' Week 7 loss to the Panthers, could get the job by default if Taylor's knee injury keeps the veteran sidelined against the Bengals. Taylor's listed as questionable.

Fields said Wednesday that he hasn't been told if he or Tyrod Taylor (knee) is in line to start Sunday's game against the Bengals, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.

Coach Aaron Glenn noted Wednesday that Taylor was managing a knee issue, but that didn't prevent the QB from splitting practice reps with Fields in the Jets' ensuing practice. With that in mind, it doesn't appears as though Taylor's Week 8 status is in any danger, which keeps him in contention to draw the start this weekend for the 0-7 Jets. Per Rich Cimini of ESPN, Glenn declined to name the team's starter Wednesday, while indicating that he wants to create a competitive advantage by keeping Cincinnati guessing which signal-caller to game plan for.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Monday that he has not yet decided whether Fields or Tyrod Taylor will draw the start on the road against Cincinnati in Week 8.

Fields has turned in back-to-back disastrous performances under center for New York, culminating in his being benched at halftime during the team's 12-6 loss to the Panthers in Week 6. Prior to being replaced by Taylor, Fields completed six of 12 passes for just 46 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions, while adding 22 rushing yards on four carries. While part of Fields' struggles versus Carolina can be attributed to Garrett Wilson (knee) being inactive, he had been worse Week 6 versus Denver in London, a loss in which he completed just nine of 17 pass attempts for 45 yards with zero touchdowns or interceptions. The Jets will continue to evaluate the quarterback position before announcing a Week 8 starter, but at this stage even despite his rushing upside, Fields will be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes if he remains in the lineup.

Fields completed six of 12 passes for 46 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Panthers. He rushed the ball four times for 22 yards.

Fields struggled to get the offense moving, as the Jets picked up only six first downs and 97 net yards through the first two quarters. He was benched coming out of the half in favor of Tyrod Taylor, though Taylor wasn't much more effective, throwing two interceptions to doom any chance of a Jets' comeback. After the game, coach Aaron Glenn didn't commit to a quarterback for the Jets' Week 8 matchup against the Bengals, instead saying it would be a position he needs to evaluate, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.

Fields is looking to be more aggressive moving forward but will likely be without top target Garrett Wilson (knee) for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Fields has yet to throw an interception this season, but his cautious approach hasn't led to any success, as the Jets are the last remaining winless team in the NFL. After mustering only 45 passing yards in the team's Week 6 loss to the Broncos, Fields is looking to take more chances moving forward, which may be required to prevent getting benched in favor of Tyrod Taylor. Bouncing back as a passer won't be easy for Fields on Sunday against the Panthers without Wilson, who has the league's second-highest target share this season.

Fields will remain the Jets' starting quarterback for Sunday's Week 7 game against the Panthers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Aaron Glenn admitted Monday that Fields, who completed just nine of 17 pass attempts for 45 yards while absorbing nine sacks, "took a step back" in Sunday's 13-11 loss to the Broncos in London, but the current plan is to stick with the 26-year-old under center. Behind Fields on the depth chart are 36-year-old Tyrod Taylor, who is a known commodity as a reliable veteran backup at this stage of his career, and undrafted rookie Brady Cook on the practice squad. Taylor isn't a long-term answer, and Cook likely isn't ready for regular-season NFL action. Things could change if Fields doesn't rebound and show signs of improvement.

Fields completed nine of 17 passes for 45 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed seven times for 31 yards in the Jets' 13-11 loss to the Broncos in London on Sunday. He also committed a fumble recovered by New York.

Fields' final line tells the tale of how overwhelmed he repeatedly was by a ferocious Broncos defense that put together a signature performance overseas. The veteran signal-caller averaged a minuscule 2.6 yards per attempt while taking a whopping nine sacks, the final one coming on fourth down with under two minutes remaining to seal the loss. Despite Fields falling short of 100 passing yards for the second time already this season -- the first did transpire in an injury-shortened Week 2 contest -- Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports head coach Aaron Glenn said following the game he wasn't considering a quarterback change for a Week 7 home matchup against the Panthers next Sunday, although he likely won't hesitate to insert veteran Tyrod Taylor into that contest if the offense continues to struggle.

Fields completed 32 of 46 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 37-22 loss to the Cowboys. he added 26 rushing yards on seven carries.

His final numbers look good, but both TDs came in the fourth quarter after the game was well out of reach, and the Dallas pass rush gave Fields fits all afternoon as he got sacked five times and took another nine QB hits. Fields has produced multiple scores in back-to-back games since returning from a concussion, but he'll remain a volatile fantasy option in Week 6 against a tough Broncos defense.

Fields (concussion) completed 20 of 27 pass attempts for 226 yards and a touchdown while taking seven carries for 81 yards and another score in Monday's 27-21 loss to the Dolphins.

Fields made a successful return from a one-game absence after suffering a concussion in a Week 2 loss to the Bills. The dual-threat quarterback was decisive in the pocket, getting the ball to his top play makers and taking off for big gains against good coverage. Fields' highlight-reel play came on a broken fourth-and-1 attempt that he was forced to reverse field on and outrun the entire defense for a 43-yard touchdown. While the Jets still can't buy a win, the team's signal-caller has looked like an elite fantasy asset in the two starts he has completed this season. Fields has a great opportunity to keep this momentum rolling in a plus matchup against Dallas in Week 5.

Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Saturday that Fields (concussion) will start against the Dolphins on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Fields was sidelined for Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers after being diagnosed with a concussion following the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Bills. Fields was a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday and has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol, per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. That paves the way for the 2021 first-rounder to start in Monday's AFC East clash, while Tyrod Taylor reverts to QB2 duties. Fields has opened the regular season completing 19 of 33 passes for 245 yards and one touchdown while adding 17 carries for 97 yards and two scores across two games.

Fields (concussion) practiced fully Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Back-to-back full sessions have Fields trending toward a return to the lineup Monday night against the Dolphins, following a one-game absence. Saturday's final injury report will reveal whether the QB carries a Week 4 injury designation, but coach Aaron Glenn has already confirmed that if Fields is medically cleared (by progressing entirely through the NFL's concussion protocol), he will draw the start versus Miami.

Fields (concussion) practiced fully Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Though Fields was listed as a full participant in the session, he still needs to progress entirely through the NFL's concussion protocol in order to be available Monday night versus the Dolphins. With that in mind, prior to Thursday's practice coach Aaron Glenn noted of the QB, "he still has to go through the whole protocol before he's totally cleared, but I like where he's at," while adding, "if he's cleared, he's the starter" versus Miami.

Coach Aaron Glenn noted that Fields will practice Thursday, but added that the QB is still in the NFL's concussion protocol, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

With the Jets playing Monday night against the Dolphins, Fields has an extra day to progress through the protocol ahead of Week 4 action, but his ability to practice Thursday is a good sign on that front. Meanwhile, Glenn confirmed Thursday that Fields will draw the start versus Miami (backed up by Tyrod Taylor) if he gains clearance to play.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Monday that he does not yet have an update on Fields (concussion), who was inactive for Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Buccaneers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

New York will next face off against the Dolphins on Monday, Sept. 29, which as Brian Costello of the New York Post reports could delay a tangible update on Fields' health until Thursday, when the team's first official injury report of Week 4 is released. In order to suit up versus Miami, Fields will need to fully clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, which he entered during the Jets' loss to the Bills on Sept. 14. If Fields can't gain clearance in time to play Week 4, Tyrod Taylor will be positioned to draw another start.

Coach Aaron Glenn noted Wednesday that Fields (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Buccaneers.

As a result, Tyrod Taylor is slated to draw the start at QB for the Jets this weekend. Fields will thus look to progress through the NFL's concussion protocol ahead of the team's Sept. 29 contest against the Dolphins. Per Rich Cimini of ESPN, Fields was injured early in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's loss Bills, which marks the signal-caller's first documented concussion in the NFL, though the 2021 first-rounder did sustain one during his time at Ohio State.

Fields sustained a concussion during Sunday's game against the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com and Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports report.

Before his departure from the Jets' 30-10 loss, Fields completed three of 11 pass attempts for 27 yards and added five carries for 49 yards. With the QB's concussion confirmed by the Jets, per Cimini, Fields will now have to progress through the NFL's concussion protocol in order to play next weekend against the Buccaneers. If Fields isn't cleared for Week 3 action, Tyrod Taylorwould be in line to start in his place.

Fields was forced out of Sunday's game against the Bills to be evaluated for a possible concussion.

Prior to heading to the locker room to get checked out, Fields completed three of his 11 pass attempts for 27 yards and carried five times for 49 yards. In his absence, Tyrod Taylor has taken over at quarterback for the Jets.

Fields completed 16 of 22 passes for 218 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers. He also rushed 12 times for 48 yards and two touchdowns.

Fields connected with Garrett Wilson for a 33-yard touchdown in the first quarter, then gave the Jets a nine-point lead with a two-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter, one play after a 21-yard completion to Wilson got them in scoring range. Fields ran in another touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line to restore New York's lead at 32-31 with 7:01 to play, but the Steelers responded with a field goal and Fields couldn't get the Jets back into scoring range on the final drive. The Jets' new quarterback will look to build on this strong debut in Week 2 against the Bills.

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday that "a good amount" of starters, Fields presumably included, will sit out Friday's preseason finale against the Eagles, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Fields started both New York's prior preseason games, handling a total of three offensive possessions, but he and the rest of the Jets' key starters will sit out the team's exhibition finale. Per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, Fields has rarely thrown the ball downfield throughout training camp, with New York's offense instead focusing on the run game and short-area passes. That observation is reinforced by the fact that he's averaging just 3.9 air yards per attempt across his limited exhibition action, and that all four of Fields' targets to No. 1 receiver Garrett Wilson this preseason have gone incomplete. Glenn admitted after Saturday's preseason loss to the Giants that "our passing game has to be better," saying that "our guys know we're going to put our heads down and go back to work." Fields' rushing abilities have been sufficient to provide fantasy upside in the past, but for him to enter the mix as a consistent QB1 this season, the Jets' passing game will have to establish a better rhythm before Wee

Fields completed one of five passes for four yards and had a five-yard carry during Saturday's 31-12 preseason loss to the Giants.

Fields was afforded two possessions in the Jets' second exhibition, which resulted in a punt and a successful Nick Folk field-goal attempt. Through two exhibitions, Fields has targeted top WR Garrett Wilson four times, but all four have gone down as incompletions. It's unclear of coach Aaron Glenn will trot out the starters in Friday's preseason finale against the Eagles, but if he doesn't, Fields will be under center for New York's Week 1 matchup with the Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 7.

Fields completed three of four passes for 42 yards and rushed twice for 14 yards and a touchdown during the Jets' 30-10 preseason win over the Packers on Saturday night.

The first-team offense took the field for the Jets to start the game, and Fields was able to lead a 10-play, 79-yard drive that he capped off with a 13-yard touchdown run on New York's first possession. The veteran offseason addition was done for the night following the score, but he had his moments as a passer as well with 12- and 24-yard completions to Andrew Beck. Fields' first foray in his new offensive system has to be deemed a success, but he's likely to get even more reps during next Saturday night's exhibition against the Giants.

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Thursday that Fields (toe) will suit up for Saturday's preseason opener against the Packers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Glenn didn't say how much run New York's starting units will get Saturday, so it remains to be seen whether Fields and company will suit up for more than a few drives, but at this stage in the preseason it's uncommon for starters to handle more than a quarter. Fields has been a full participant in 11-on-11 drills since suffering a dislocated toe in practice late July, albeit while wearing a plastic shield on his cleat, but there now appear to be no tangible limitations regarding his activity level. Rich Cimini of ESPN reports that the Jets' passing game has struggle to find its groove throughout the early stages of training camp, so Saturday's preseason opener will represent a chance for Fields to alleviate those concerns.

Fields is practicing with a plastic shield on his cleat to protect his dislocated toe, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

"We get our feet stepped on all the time at practice, so it just felt normal at first when I got stepped on. But I tried walking off and it just felt weird, like something was stuck in my toe," Fields said. "I didn't know what to think. I just knew something was wrong. ... Luckily, they said it was just dislocated." Fields has returned to team drills this week, and there's been zero concern out of Jets camp that the quarterback is dealing with any sort of long-term issue. Barring a setback, Fields will be under center for the Week 1 opener.

Though Fields (toe) participated in team drills Monday, coach Aaron Glenn noted that the QB was still limited to a degree, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

With regard to Fields, who dislocated a toe on his right foot last Thursday, Glenn noted Monday, "He was limited, but he was limited the way we wanted him to be limited." With that in mind, Cimini suggested that the limitations Glenn may be referring to pertain to play selection, with the QB mostly working from the pocket (with no scripted dynamic scrambles) during Monday's session.

Fields (toe) returned to 11-on-11 drills Monday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

The Jets' presumed starting quarterback suffered a dislocated toe on his right foot Thursday, limiting his participation in the next few practices. He now appears back to full participation, giving him more than enough time to gear up for the preseason and Week 1. There's a chance we see a good bit of Fields during the exhibition games, considering the Jets have a new coaching staff and a relatively inexperienced group of projected starters on offense.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Friday that Fields is "day to day" and won't be rushed back into practice, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Fields was out on the practice field Friday morning, one day after suffering a toe dislocation, but it sounds like he didn't actually participate in any of the team drills. Tyrod Taylor took over as the first-team QB, with Fields mostly observing from the side.

Fields (toe) is present for practice Friday, but Tyrod Taylor took the first QB rep of team drills, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Fields was diagnosed with a dislocated toe after an early exit from practice Thursday. His participation seems to be limited Friday, but it's still a good sign that he's out on the field in uniform just one day after suffering the injury. New York's offense otherwise looks healthy early in training camp, with RT Armand Membou (7th overall pick) and TE Mason Taylor (42nd pick) being the big offseason additions after a quiet free-agency period.

A medical evaluation revealed that Fields sustained a dislocated toe in his right foot during Thursday's practice and is viewed by the Jets as day-to-day.

While Fields' short-term practice status figures to be impacted by the issue, the Jets confirmed that the QB avoided a serious injury and as a result is not in line to miss significant time. Look for top backup Tyrod Taylor to log added snaps until Fields is next able to practice fully.

Fields was diagnosed with a dislocated toe after exiting Thursday's practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fields left the field on a cart and was said to be limping some. He reportedly avoided a fracture, but he's still undergoing further testing to analyze the full severity of his injury. For now, we know that it's a dislocated toe -- and not the big toe -- on his right foot. Tyrod Taylor figures to temporarily take over as the first-team quarterback, at least for the next few practices.

Fields suffered a toe injury of unknown severity during Thursday's practice, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Fields came off the practice field gingerly Thursday morning and was then carted back to the team facility. Jets coach Aaron Glenn specified after practice that the QB suffered a toe injury, but Glenn didn't comment on the potential severity or whether Fields is expected to undergo an MRI, per Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. It sounds like QB Tyrod Taylor may take over New York's first-team offense for at least the next few days.

Fields left Thursday's practice early with an apparent lower leg injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Fields came off the practice field and was briefly evaluated by trainers, before being carted back to the team's indoor facility. Al Iannazzone of Newsday notes that the quarterback was moving gingerly but still able to put weight on his injured leg, including walking the rest of the way once the cart arrived near the facility. Tyrod Taylor will take over as the first-team QB for the rest of Thursday's practice.

Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand said during mandatory minicamp mid-June that his "biggest takeaway" regarding Fields this offseason is that "the guy is just a workaholic," and that "he comes in early, he's here late, and he's trying to digest everything and download all the information and do things the right way," Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Fields has made a positive early impression on Engstrand and new head coach Aaron Glenn, with new top wideout Garrett Wilson also saying at minicamp that "[Fields] trusts me, I trust him, we've got a good communication, we speak to each other well, we know what the other is thinking and that's key." The Jets are hoping the reunion of Fields and Wilson will pay huge dividends, with the two having connected on 66 catches for 1,031 yards and nine touchdowns over 22 games while teammates at Ohio State from 2019 to 2020. Rather than splash plays, though, Fields' focus this offseason has been to improve his pre-snap processing and ability to make quick decisions, and Glenn praised the 26-year-old signal-caller's progress in cleaning up mistakes during minicamp, saying the goal is "no negative plays." Rosenblatt also reports that Fields' early leadership has helped him earn the trust of the locker room. Fields is positioned to enter the first season of his two-year, $40 million deal with the Jets as the team's clear

Jets general manager Darren Mougey said Sunday that Fields will be the team's starter heading into the 2025 season, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Fields joined the Jets on a two-year, $40 million on March 10 after the team moved on from starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason. It was widely assumed that the 26-year-old would fill the hole at starting quarterback, so Mougey's comments don't come as much of a surprise; however, the general manager added that incumbent backup Tyrod Taylor will be "on his heels," per Costello. Mougey also said that the team is hoping for Fields to pull off a turnaround similar to a pair of other high first-round draft picks who found success with a different team than the one who drafted them, citing Sam Darnold with the Vikings last year and Baker Mayfield with the Buccaneers, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. Fields performed relatively well after being traded from the Bears to the Steelers last offseason. In 10 appearances with six starts, he completed a career-high 65.8 percent of his passes for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns and one interception to go along with 62 carries for 289 yards and five TDs. The J

Fields is slated to sign a two-year, $40 million contract with the Jets, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

After making 10 appearances, including six starts, for the Steelers in 2024, Fields lands in New York as the replacement for the soon-to-depart Aaron Rodgers. Fields completed 106 of 161 passes (a career-high 65.8 percent) for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns and one interception, notched 62 carries for 289 yards and five TDs and fumbled six times (one lost) in Pittsburgh. With his new squad, Fields will be working with WR Garrett Wilson and RB Breece Hall.

The Steelers and Jets have shown interest in signing Fields, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

The Steelers reportedly also have interest in re-signing Russell Wilson or signing Aaron Rodgers, so it may come down to contract numbers rather than being a straightforward matter of the team's on-field preference. While the Steelers and Giants are shaping up as favorites to sign Rodgers, it sounds like Fields could land with the Jets as the 41-year-old's replacement. The Pittsburgh job became more attractive this weekend when the team sent a second-round pick to Seattle for WR DK Metcalf.

Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said Monday that it's his "preference" and will be "a priority" to re-sign one of Fields or Russell Wilson this offseason, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Rooney II said it's "probably unlikely" that both Wilson and Fields will return to Pittsburgh for the 2025 campaign, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, but it sounds like a strong possibility that one of the two signal-callers will get another opportunity to prove themselves as the team's long-term starter during the 2025 campaign. Fields led the Steelers to a 4-2 record to kick off the regular season, though upon being replaced by Wilson under center Week 7 he never got another chance to compete for the starting gig, even though the veteran closed out the year with five straight losses. Pittsburgh's choice between re-signing Fields or Wilson figures to be heavily influenced by the relative interest both receive from other teams on the free agent market.

Fields completed 106 of 161 pass attempts for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns and an interception while rushing 62 times for 289 yards and five touchdowns over 10 regular-season appearances with the Steelers in 2024.

Fields began the 2024 season as the Steelers' starting quarterback following a preseason injury to Russell Wilson. Fields led the team to a 4-2 record over his six starts, but he topped 200 passing yards in just two of those appearances. The Steelers turned to Wilson as their starter afterward, and Fields played just 12 offensive snaps over the remainder of the regular season. While Pittsburgh's record with Fields as the starting quarterback was encouraging, the 2021 first-round pick enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and could have some trouble finding a guaranteed starting job.

Fields (abdomen) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Fields has been inactive for the Steelers' last two games due to an abdominal injury, but head coach Mike Tomlin said earlier this week that he expects the quarterback to be ready to go for Saturday's regular-season finale versus the Bengals. With a full practice under his belt to begin Week 18 prep, Fields looks like he'll be ready to reprise his usual duties as the top backup to Russell Wilson. Before Fields missed time with the abdominal injury, the Steelers had been sprinkling him into the weekly game plans to take advantage of his rushing ability. Fields could have the opportunity to play more extensively Saturday if the Steelers elect to rest Wilson, which could become a consideration if the Ravens beat the Browns earlier in the day to clinch the AFC North crown and a home game in the wild-card round of the playoffs. For his part, Tomlin said earlier in the week that he's not yet in the mentality of resting players for the finale, but that could change closer to Saturday's 8 p.m. ET kickoff, when the re

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Fields (abdomen) is expected to be active for Saturday's contest against Cincinnati, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Fields was inactive for each of Pittsburgh's previous two games, though he was deemed the team's emergency third quarterback Christmas Day versus the Chiefs. It appears the fourth-year QB will be able to suit up Saturday, and he'd presumably work as the team's backup to Russell Wilson. However, there's a possibility Fields could log more than his usual amount of work if Pittsburgh decides to sit or limit its starters. The Steelers play the late game Saturday, and they'll know whether they have a shot of winning the AFC North and moving up to the No. 3 playoff seed depending on the outcome of the early Saturday contest between Baltimore and Cleveland.

Fields (abdomen) is listed as the Steelers' inactive third quarterback for Wednesday's game against the Chiefs, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

With Fields, who had been listed as questionable for the contest, in line to be the team's emergency third QB, Kyle Allen is slated to serve as Pittsburgh's No. 2 signal caller behind Russell Wilson on Wednesday. Fields' next chance to step back in as Wilson's top backup will arrive in Week 18 versus the Bengals.

Fields (abdomen) is unlikely to play in Wednesday's Week 17 game against the Chiefs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fields was able to log a limited practice session Tuesday, but it appears the backup QB will miss a second straight contest. If that is indeed the case, Kyle Allen would be in line to serve as the Steelers' No. 2 signal-caller behind Russell Wilson. Rapoport notes that Fields could serve as Pittsburgh's emergency third quarterback Wednesday and might be able to return to action next Sunday against Cincinnati.

Fields (abdomen) is questionable to suit up against the Chiefs on Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Fields missed last Sunday's matchup against Baltimore due to an injury to his abdomen, but he could return to face Kansas City on Wednesday after logging a limited practice session Tuesday. If he can suit up, Fields will back up Russell Wilson at quarterback while potentially handling a few snaps on designed running plays. If Fields is unable to play, however, Kyle Allen is in like to work as Pittsburgh's No. 2 QB.

Fields (abdomen) did not practice Thursday and is ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Fields hasn't yet practiced in any capacity since sustaining an abdomen injury during Pittsburgh's loss to the Eagles in Week 15. He picked up the injury on an eight-yard rush in the second quarter of the Steelers' loss. Until Fields is cleared to retake the field, Kyle Allen handle backup quarterback duties behind Russell Wilson.

Fields (abdomen) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough session, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Fields suffered an abdominal injury on an eight-yard rush in the second quarter of Sunday's loss to the Eagles. He'll have two more chances this week to return to practice ahead of Saturday's AFC North showdown against the Ravens. If Fields is not cleared for that game, Kyle Allen would be the next man up to serve as the Steelers' backup quarterback behind Russell Wilson.

Fields (abdomen) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Eagles, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Fields was hurt on his only snap of the game -- a second-quarter eight-yard carry on which Reed Blankenship was penalized for unnecessary roughness. Fields' absence means that Pittsburgh will be unable to deploy the package that features Fields as a runner, which the team has been using a few times per game. Russell Wilson remains the Steelers' No. 1 quarterback.

Fields is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup versus the Eagles with an abdominal injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Fields had carried the ball once for eight yards prior to suffering an injury during the third quarter of Sunday's matchup. If he ends up being unable to return, the team will have to turn to the emergency quarterback Kyle Allen should Russell Wilson get hurt.

Fields played two of the Steelers' 69 offensive snaps and carried once for seven yards in Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals.

For the third week in a row, the Steelers carved out a small package of plays for Fields, who presents a more dynamic rushing threat than starter Russell Wilson. Fields has now reeled off gains of seven, eight, nine and 30 yards on four of his six carries over the past three games, so expect the Steelers to continue sprinkling him into the game plan over the final five contests of the regular season.

Fields failed to complete his lone pass attempt while rushing three times for 26 yards during Thursday's 24-19 loss to the Browns.

Fields was out with the offense for three snaps during last week's win over the Ravens, and his snap count increased slightly Thursday, with most of his action coming in the second half, when the snow made passing conditions difficult. He's been efficient during his limited action over the last two games, averaging 8.6 yards per carry on five rushing attempts, but he remains firmly in the No. 2 role behind Russell Wilson and is unlikely to have much of a fantasy impact as long as he continues to see minimal snaps.

Fields (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Fields was inactive in Week 8 against the Giants, but he's back healthy following Pittsburgh's Week 9 bye. Having lost the starting job to Russell Wilson, who proceeded to post a 2-0 record, Fields will work as Wilson's backup Sunday against the Commanders. Fields' return will likely relegate Kyle Allen to gameday inactive status.

Fields (hamstring) is listed as inactive Monday against the Giants and will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Fields was added to Pittsburgh's Week 8 injury report Sunday as questionable due to a hamstring issue. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Fields' health concern is a minor one, but the Steelers will exercise caution with him with a Week 9 bye on the docket. Russell Wilson will handle starting duties for a second consecutive contest Monday, while Kyle Allen steps into the backup role.

Fields (hamstring) is in line to be inactive and serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback Monday against the Giants, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Pittsburgh added Fields to its injury report Sunday as questionable for Week 8 action due to a hamstring issue. Garafolo reports that the health concern is a minor one, but the team will exercise caution with Fields with a Week 9 bye on tap. As a result, Russell Wilson will continue to lead the Steelers offense, while Kyle Allen bumps up to handle backup QB duties.

Fields (hamstring) will test out his hamstring during pre-game warmups before the Steelers make a decision on his status for Monday's contest against the Giants, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fields, who is officially listed as questionable for Monday Night Football, looks like he'll be a game-time decision for Week 8. If Fields were unable to go, Pittsburgh would be forced to turn to Kyle Allen as Russell Wilson's backup versus New York. Rapoport notes that Fields' injury isn't considered overly severe, but with the Steelers slated for a Week 10 bye after taking on the Giants, the team could opt for caution. Official word on Fields' status will arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

Fields is being added to Pittsburgh's injury report ahead of Monday night's game against the Giants as questionable with a hamstring injury, Burt Lauten of Steelers.com reports.

With Fields' Week 8 status now in question, it remains to be seen who will back up Russell Wilson on Monday. If Fields is unavailable versus New York, Kyle Allen would be in line to do so.

Fields wasn't on the field for any snaps during Sunday's 37-15 win over the Jets.

While Russell Wilson took over as the Steelers' starting quarterback for Sunday's Week 7 matchup, reports suggested that Pittsburgh would have a "package of plays" available for Fields. However, the team seemed to ride the hot hand as the offense put up 31 unanswered points en route to the comfortable victory. Given the offensive success that the team had in primetime, it seems unlikely that Wilson is in danger of losing the starting job, but it's still possible that Fields sees some game action as a backup in future weeks.

Fields isn't expected to start Sunday's game against the Jets, but the Steelers are expected to have a "package of plays" available for him as the backup to Russell Wilson, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Head coach Mike Tomlin hasn't officially named a starting quarterback for Week 7, but Rapoport relays that Wilson will get the nod Sunday for what will be his Steelers debut. Wilson was named the starter coming out of the preseason but missed the Steelers' first five games of the season with a calf injury, then served as Fields' backup Week 6. However, Wilson took first-team reps and led the quarterback rotation in individual drills for each practice this week, setting the stage for him to play Sunday while Fields heads to the bench. However, after guiding Pittsburgh to a 4-2 record while completing 66.3 percent of his passes for 6.9 yards per attempt and accounting for 10 touchdowns over his six starts, Fields doesn't look like he'll disappear from the game plan entirely. The extent of his role Sunday isn't fully known, but look for any Fields packages that the Steelers use to take advantage of the signal-caller's rushing ability.

Coach Mike Tomlin revealed Friday that he's made a decision on the Steelers' starting quarterback between Fields and Russell Wilson for Sunday's game versus the Jets but won't announce who is getting the call, Brook Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Shortly after Tomlin's media session, WR George Pickens may have let slip that Wilson will be under center Sunday, noting he and the QB have been "getting on the same page after practice, throwing more than usual because this is his first start." All signs point to that coming to pass, as Wilson handled first-team reps this week and led the team's signal-callers in individual drills, while Fields was second in the rotation. Fields started the first six contests of the campaign while Wilson recovered from a lingering calf injury, but the latter now seems set up for his first nod as a member of the Steelers. During his stint as the starter, Fields had a 4-2 record, completed 66 percent of his passes for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns and one interception and recorded 55 carries for 231 yards and five more TDs.

Fields is expected to move into a backup role for Sunday's game against the Jets with Russell Wilson on track to receive first-team reps in practice Wednesday through Friday and then start this weekend, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Just minutes after Pelissero published his report, head coach Mike Tomlin met with the media for his weekly press conference and said that Wilson was merely "in consideration" for the Week 7 start, per Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site. Tomlin added that both quarterbacks will get reps in practice this week before a decision is made on a starter, and he even floated the possibility of both Wilson and Fields seeing snaps against the Jets, according to Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. Assuming Pelissero's report comes to pass, though, fantasy managers who had been relying on Fields should prepare to use another option. Wilson won the starting job coming out of the preseason, but after he aggravated a calf injury in a practice leading up to the Week 1 game, Fields stepped in as starter for each of the first six contests. Fields led Pittsburgh to a 4-2 record while completing 66.3 percent of his passes for 6.9 yards per attempt and a 5:1 TD:INT to go with 231 yards and five scores on the ground, but now

Fields completed 14 of 24 passes for 145 yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Raiders. He added 11 rushes for 59 yards and two scores.

Fields had another ugly day through the air, as he averaged 6.0 yards per attempt or fewer for the third time in six games and for the second consecutive matchup. He did manage two completions of at least 20 yards, with his longest completion going to George Pickens for 31 yards late in the fourth quarter. While he was plagued by a couple of drops from Pickens during the contest, Fields also had an interception wiped off the board by a roughing the passer call just before halftime. Regardless of the assessment of his work as a passer, Fields got things done from a fantasy perspective thanks to his work on the ground -- highlighted by scores of three and seven yards. There will likely be ongoing speculation about Fields' status as the starter in Pittsburgh now that Russell Wilson is healthy, though it's difficult to imagine the Steelers making a change while having a 4-2 record and tied for first in the AFC North.

Fields is slated to be backed up by Russell Wilson on Sunday against the Raiders, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

With Wilson active for the first time this season, in this case as the team's No. 2 signal caller, Kyle Allen will serve as Pittsburgh's emergency quarterback Sunday. Thus far this season, Fields has led the team to a 3-2 record, but it remains to be seen how strong his grip on the starting job is now that Wilson has moved past his calf injury.

Fields will start Sunday's game against the Raiders, while coach Mike Tomlin said Friday that Russell Wilson's expected to be active in a backup role, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Fields will make a sixth straight start to begin the season, but after Wilson was inactive for the first five games due to a calf injury, the veteran quarterback is expected to be available following a full week of practice. With Pittsburgh having dropped consecutive games after a 3-0 start, Fields could be in danger of losing the starting job to Wilson soon if the former Bears quarterback is unable to right the ship.

Head coach Mike Tomlin said that Fields will begin Week 6 prep Wednesday as the Steelers' first-team quarterback, while Russell Wilson (calf) works with the second team in his first full practice since Week 1, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

After being named the Steelers' starter coming out of the preseason, Wilson aggravated a calf injury during Week 1 prep that has kept him from playing all season. Fields has stepped in as the Steelers' signal-caller for the first five games, guiding the team to a 3-2 record while completing 67.6 percent of his passes for 7.1 yards per attempt and a 5:1 TD:INT to go with 172 yards and three scores on the ground. Though Fields has generally performed well, Tomlin stopped short of declaring that Fields will retain the starting role for Sunday's game in Las Vegas, especially with the 25-year-old coming off his least efficient outing of the season in the Week 5 loss to Dallas. Tomlin indicated that the Steelers will wait and see how Wilson comes out of his first full practice in more than a month before potentially mixing him in with the first team Thursday and/or Friday. The Steelers will presumably lock in a Week 6 starter following Friday's practice, though Tomlin may not disclose to the media whether it will b

Fields completed 15 of 27 passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys. He added six rushing attempts for 27 yards.

Fields had more rushing attempts (five) than completed passes (four) in the first half, but the Steelers were down only 6-3 at halftime. He went to the blue medical tent with the independent neurologist after taking a big hit on the first possession of the second half, per Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com, but Fields returned two plays later and eventually capped the drive with a go-ahead 16-yard touchdown pass to Connor Heyward. Pittsburgh's offense went quiet again for two drives after that before waking up for a 12-play, 63-yard touchdown drive that culminated in a six-yard Fields touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth with 4:56 remaining. Fields did enough to put the Steelers in position to improve to 4-1, but the Cowboys scored the game-winning touchdown with 20 seconds remaining. Russell Wilson (calf) still wasn't healthy enough to make his season debut against Dallas, but even if the veteran quarterback gains clearance to suit up against the Raiders in Week 6, he's unlikely to take the starting job despite F

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he's preparing for Fields to start versus the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Fields nearly led Pittsburgh to a comeback during the team's Week 4 27-24 loss to the Colts, showing improvement throughout the contest and showcasing his playmaking ability both through the air and on the ground. Tomlin noted that Russell Wilson (calf) will resume handling team drills in practice this week, per Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a development that constitutes notable progress in the veteran's recovery from a lingering calf strain. It remains to be seen whether Wilson will manage to gain full clearance Week 5, but when that does occur Fields will find himself with less room for error under center before pressure mounts.

Fields completed 22 of 34 passes for 312 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts. He added 10 rushes for 55 yards and two additional touchdowns.

Fields got off to a shaky start as the Steelers went scoreless for their first four offensive possessions, leading to a 17-3 deficit at halftime. That forced Pittsburgh into opening up the offense, leading to Fields throwing for 192 yards and rushing for 41 in the final two quarters. He did make a few key mistakes, highlighted by taking a sack that led to a lost fumble in the middle of the third quarter. On the other hand, he nearly led a substantial comeback and showed his dynamic playmaking ability as both a rusher and passer with five completions of 20 or more yards. He has still yet to officially be named the Steelers' starting quarterback, but it would come as a surprise if he isn't under center for a Week 5 matchup against the Cowboys.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Fields is on track to make another start Sunday at Indianapolis, Albert Breer of SI.com reports. "As we walk into the building [Wednesday], I want Justin singularly focused on starting for us."

Tomlin reiterated that a decision on a permanent starting quarterback won't be made until Russell Wilson (calf) is fully healthy, but Fields has made a strong case to hold on to the job through the first three weeks of the season. He's helped lead Pittsburgh to a 3-0 start while completing 55 of 75 pass attempts (73.3 percent) for 518 yards, two touchdowns and one interception to go with 28 carries for 90 yards and another score. According to Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, Tomlin said that he would revisit the Steelers' quarterback situation if Wilson upgrades to full participation in practice by the end of the week, but with Wilson set for a limited practice Wednesday, Fields should handle nearly all of the first-team reps to begin Week 4 prep.

Fields completed 25 of 32 passes for 245 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chargers. He added six rushing attempts for six yards and a touchdown.

Fields made a third consecutive start with Russell Wilson (calf) inactive once again. After Pittsburgh's offense didn't cross midfield in the first quarter, Fields scored the Steelers' second offensive touchdown of the season with a five-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Fields threw a third-quarter interception on a deflected pass but bounced back with a 55-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Austin in the fourth quarter, which helped the Steelers improve to 3-0 despite the team's modest offensive production. Coach Mike Tomlin said he won't name a starter moving forward until Wilson's healthy, but it will be tough to justify benching Fields with the team undefeated heading into Week 4 against the Colts.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that he's preparing for Fields to make a third straight start Sunday against the Chargers, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. "We're readying ourselves around Justin. We'll stay in that mindset until something happens. Hypotheticals are a waste of time," Tomlin said.

Russell Wilson was named the Steelers' starter coming out of the preseason, but he's been inactive for the first two weeks of the regular season after reporting calf tightness following a Sept. 5 practice. Per Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site, Tomlin suggested that Wilson is in a holding pattern in his recovery from the injury and isn't scheduled to be a full participant for Wednesday's practice, so Pittsburgh will continue to go with Fields under center. The Steelers are off to a 2-0 start to the season largely on the back of a stifling defense and a run-first offense, but Fields has been an effective game manager thus far, committing no turnovers while completing 30 of 43 pass attempts for 273 yards (6.3 YPA) and one touchdown and presenting a threat as a runner (22 carries for 84 yards). The matchup with the unbeaten Chargers will represent perhaps Fields' toughest test yet, but if he can help lead Pittsburgh to another win, he'll have a good chance at retaining the starting job even if Wilson

Fields completed 13 of 20 passes for 117 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos. He added eight rushes for 27 yards.

Fields concluded an effective 12-play, 78-yard drive early in the first quarter with a five-yard touchdown pass to Darnell Washington. On the possession, Fields went 3-for-3 for 32 yards while chipping in 17 yards on the ground. The Steelers relied heavily on their ground game and defense to come away with a victory from there, though he did have an impressive 51-yard completion to George Pickens called back for holding. The Steelers have implemented a conservative game plan for both of Fields' two starts to begin the season, in turn limiting his fantasy production.

Fields will start at QB for the Steelers against the Broncos on Sunday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

With Russell Wilson (calf) listed as the Steelers' emergency third QB on Sunday, Fields is poised to make his second straight start after helming the team's 18-10 win over the Falcons in Week 1. It remains to be seen if Wilson will be able to resume practicing fully next week, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Network speculates that a strong effort on the part of Fields versus Denver could result in him drawing another turn in Week 3. In Pittsburgh's season opener, the dual-threat signal caller completed 17 of 23 passing attempts for 156 yards, while adding 14 carries for 57 yards.

Fields is in line to start Sunday's game in Denver, and if he performs well, he could remain the team's top quarterback heading into Week 3 even if Russell Wilson (calf) is fully cleared to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Wilson wasn't available Week 1 and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday, though the expectation is that he'll be inactive as the Steelers' emergency No. 3 quarterback for the second game in a row since he has yet to return to full practice participation. While filling in for Wilson in Week 1, Fields' numbers weren't eye-popping (17-for-23 passing for 156 yards, 14 carries for 57 yards), but he executed the game plan and played turnover-free football as he guided Pittsburgh to an 18-10 win over Atlanta. The Steelers will hope that Fields can follow a similar script this weekend in a matchup with a formidable Denver defense, and if he does, head coach Mike Tomlin could have a tough time sending the 25-year-old back to the bench. Wilson won the starting job coming out of the preseason, but his calf injury has reopened the door for Fields to establish himself as the preferred option.

Fields appears to be trending toward making his second consecutive start Sunday against the Broncos, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Per Varley, Fields, who started last weekend against the Falcons, has been working as though he'll be the starter again this week, while fellow QB Russell Wilson continues to deal with a calf injury and officially is listed as questionable for Sunday's game. For his part, when addressing Wilson's Week 2 status, coach Mike Tomlin said Friday, "Regarding Russell's availability, I'm going to list him as questionable. So, obviously if his availability is questionable, then starting is less so," while adding, "But we've been in that mindset all week. Like I've said, we've been focused on getting Justin ready to play and we'll continue in that mindset as we push forward toward game time." In any case, look for added context regarding the Steelers' QB plans to arrive closer to Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that the Steelers are preparing as though Fields will start Sunday's game in Denver, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Russell Wilson was named the Steelers' starter coming out of the preseason, but he was inactive for the Week 1 win over the Falcons after experiencing calf tightness in practice Thursday and managing only limited participation Friday. Tomlin noted that Wilson isn't on track to resume practicing fully until Thursday at the earliest, so the Steelers will have Fields take all the first-team reps to begin preparations for the Week 2 contest. In his Steelers debut this past Sunday in Atlanta, Fields completed 17 of 23 pass attempts for 156 yards while adding 57 yards on 14 carries and committing no turnovers.

Fields completed 17 of 23 passes for 156 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons. He added 14 rushes for 57 yards.

Fields drew the start and made his Steelers debut with Russell Wilson (calf) sidelined. The team was very run-heavy, particularly in the second half as Fields took to the air only 10 times in the final two quarters. While it was clear that Pittsburgh was running a conservative offensive gameplan, Fields did show the ability to connect with George Pickens for explosive plays, as the duo hooked up for big gains of 40 and 33 yards. He also utilized his legs effectively, despite his longest rush going for only 12 yards. Pittsburgh's plans under center are once again murky, though Wilson's first step toward regaining the role will have to be increasing his practice activity.

Fields will start at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Falcons, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Russell Wilson was named the Steelers' starter coming out of the preseason, but he'll be inactive as the third quarterback for the season opener after he picked up a calf injury Thursday and was limited in practice Friday as a result. Though Wilson remained hopeful to play after being listed questionable heading into Sunday, the Steelers are choosing to exercise caution with the veteran signal-caller, opening the door for Fields to start in what will be his Pittsburgh debut. During his previous three seasons with the Bears, Fields was a viable fantasy starter due to his dual-threat abilities, but poor accuracy, turnover issues and a penchant for taking sacks rendered him less valuable from a real-life standpoint. He could be a worthwhile lineup option in Week 1 -- especially in superflex formats or leagues that start two quarterbacks -- but Fields could be headed back to the bench as soon as Week 2 in Denver with Wilson's calf injury seemingly viewed as a short-term concern.

Fields is considered "more likely" than Russell Wilson (calf) to start Sunday's season opener versus the Falcons, though the Steelers won't make a decision on a starter until Wilson gets examined early Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Steelers named Wilson their starting quarterback following the preseason, but the nine-time Pro Bowler experienced calf tightness this week and was limited in practices Thursday and Friday, making his status for the opener murky. Though Wilson has informed the coaching staff that he thinks he can play through the injury, a decision on his status will likely sit in the hands of the team's training staff. Pittsburgh has a third quarterback on the roster in Kyle Allen, who would be in store for backup duties behind Fields if the Steelers choose to make Wilson inactive ahead of the game's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. While battling Wilson for the starting job during the preseason, Fields suited up for all three of the Steelers' exhibition tilts and completed 19 of 27 pass attempts for 199 yards while taking five sacks and carrying 13 times for 48 yards and fumbling four times (losing none).

With Russell Wilson dealing with a calf injury, Fields relayed that he took first-team reps during team periods in Friday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.

Wilson, who had previously been named the Steelers' starting quarterback, was very limited during Friday's session, per Pryor and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's season opener against the Falcons. While Wilson has expressed a degree of optimism regarding his Week 1 status, if he ends up not being ready to face Atlanta, Fields would be in line to start in his place.

Fields will begin the regular season as the backup to Russell Wilson, who was named the Week 1 starter Wednesday, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports.

Fields began the offseason clearly behind Wilson on Pittsburgh's depth chart, and though he managed to pressure the veteran during training camp and the preseason, the 25-year-old signal-caller will ultimately have to wait in the wings for an opportunity as the season progresses. Throughout the preseason Fields' performance was largely a mixed bag, as turnovers and unfortunate sacks reminiscent of his time in Chicago detracted from otherwise impressive athleticism and accuracy in the middle and short areas of the field. Fields will likely need Wilson to struggle or miss time in order to gain a starting opportunity of his own this season, but such an outcome does materialize, he'll immediately enter the mix as a high-upside fantasy option.

Fields completed three of his four passes for 40 yards in Saturday's 24-17 preseason loss to the Lions. He added two rushes for four yards.

Fields took over the offense after one drive in relief of Russell Wilson. As has been the case for much of preseason and training camp, his performance was a mixed bag. He looked accurate in the middle and short areas of the field and led a scoring drive, but he also took two sacks and had a missed exchange on a snap. Coach Mike Tomlin declined to name a starting quarterback after the game, but usage in the last two weeks suggests that Fields will begin the season as the backup to Wilson.

Fields completed 11-of-17 passes for 92 yards in Saturday's 9-3 preseason loss to the Bills. He added eight rushes for 42 yards.

Fields followed Russell Wilson into the game and got his first series just before the two-minute warning in the first half. He worked with the second-team offense but led the team to field-goal range on his second possession on a drive that began with just over one minute remaining in the second quarter. Fields accounted for the biggest gain on the drive with a 20-yard scramble. In terms of passing, Fields primarily worked in the short areas of the field, though he did experience more success than Wilson from a statistical standpoint. He'll almost certainly see playing time in the Steelers' third preseason game at Detroit, though it remains to be seen if he gets the starting nod over Wilson as the quarterback competition remains unresolved in Pittsburgh.

Coach Mike Tomlin said Thursday that Russell Wilson will start Saturday's preseason game against the Bills, leaving Fields in position to enter the contest second, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Tomlin said he expects Pittsburgh's starters to play roughly four series Saturday, per Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com, which could leave Fields to work with the second-team offense. Though Wilson will start in his preseason debut and still seems to be atop the quarterback depth chart, Fields remains part of an ongoing competition under center. Pryor reports that Fields opened Thursday's practice with the first-team offense. After fumbling twice versus the Texans last week, it will benefit Fields if he's able to play mistake-free football against Buffalo on Saturday.

Fields completed five of six passes for 67 yards, rushed three times for two yards and had two fumbles, both recovered by his own team, in Friday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Texans.

Fields got the start and played the first quarter with Pittsburgh's first-team offense while Russell Wilson was held out after recently battling a calf injury. Wilson remains the frontrunner in Pittsburgh's quarterback competition, and Fields didn't make a convincing case to change that narrative, as he failed to lead the offense to any points and put the ball on the ground twice. Fields will try to rebound and make up some ground on Wilson in next Saturday's preseason game against the Bills.

Coach Mike Tomlin said Wednesday that Fields and the first-team offense will probably play a couple of drives in Friday's preseason game against Houston, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Fellow quarterback Russell Wilson won't play despite returning to full practice participation Tuesday, with Tomlin noting that the 35-year-old still has so-called pole position for the Week 1 start, as reflected by Pittsburgh's initial preseason depth chart, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. Fields may still be an underdog, but he's getting plenty of opportunities to make an impression and gain ground on Wilson thanks to the calf injury that limited Wilson for the first two weeks of training camp.

Fields has impressed early in training camp and is still attempting to make a case for the starting quarterback job, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.

Fields has seen increased work with the first-team offense over the first few days of training camp since Russell Wilson has been hampered by a calf injury. While coach Mike Tomlin recently said that Wilson continues to have "pole position" in the quarterback competition, Fields has posed a challenge for Pittsburgh's defense through his versatility as a passer and runner. While Wilson remains the favorite to start with just over a month remaining until the regular season, Fields should continue to have the chance to compete for the job during preseason action.

Fields is getting regular first-team reps while Russell Wilson misses a few days of practice with a calf injury, ESPN's Brooke Pryor reports.

Wilson first noticed calf tightness Thursday morning and has since been limited to observer status in back-to-back practices. He reportedly wanted to participate but was held back by the coaching staff, which suggests it isn't a major injury and the 35-year-old will be back in action soon enough. Coach Mike Tomlin said "nothing has changed" in regard to Wilson having "pole position" for the Week 1 start, but this at least gives Fields the opportunity to take more reps with the players he'll be throwing to if he ends up under center at some point in-season. Tomlin declined to elaborate on a plan for dividing first-team QB reps once Wilson returns to practice.

The Steelers aren't expected to pick up the fifth-year option on Fields' rookie contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

It perhaps goes without saying, given that Fields is coming in as the second QB on the depth chart and would be guaranteed around $25.66 million in 2025 if the Steelers were to pick up his option before the May 2 deadline. While the team may have interest in keeping him around beyond the upcoming season, it won't be at that price before he's ever put on a Steelers uniform. Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports that fellow offseason acquisition Russell Wilson will enter offseason workouts in "pole position" at quarterback, with Fields then getting a chance to compete at some point in the future, according to coach Mike Tomlin. Fields is on track to be a free agent next spring, and his playing time between now and then seems largely dependent on Wilson struggling.

Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Fields "will be given an opportunity to show his capabilities" even though Russell Wilson "has pole position" to be the starting quarterback, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

It's still not quite clear if the Steelers' two new quarterbacks will compete for the starting job this spring/summer, as Tomlin's comments could also be interpreted as a suggestion that Wilson will be the No. 1 but without any assurances of staying in the spot if he struggles in practice (and eventually games). Reports shortly after Fields was traded suggested he'd be coming in as a clear backup, though it's probably worth noting that the QB-related reporting out of Pittsburgh this offseason has been rather unreliable. In any case, the team did well to acquire Wilson on a one-year, $1.21 million contract, later adding Fields in exchange for a sixth-round pick (that can become a fourth-rounder if he plays more than half the snaps in 2024). Neither QB is signed beyond the upcoming season, and the Steelers are unlikely to pick up the fifth-year option on Fields' rookie contract before the May 2 deadline.

Fields, whom the Steelers acquired from the Bears on Saturday in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick, isn't expected to compete for Pittsburgh's starting quarterback job and is line to serve as a backup to Russell Wilson during the 2024 season, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Though Fields is due a larger salary in the final year of his rookie deal in 2024 than Wilson will earn on his one-year, $1.21 million contract, the Steelers are inclined to have Fields learn from Wilson rather than looking for the 25-year-old to directly challenge the nine-time Pro Bowler for the top spot on the depth chart. While Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette notes that the Steelers are expected to decline Fields' pricey $25.66 million player option for 2025 prior to the May 2 deadline to do so, such a move wouldn't necessarily preclude Pittsburgh from re-signing the signal-caller next offseason if they're satisfied with his work in practices or in any action he might see in place of Wilson during his first season in the organization. Given that the 2025 sixth-round pick the Steelers gave up to acquire Fields would turn into a fourth-round pick if he plays more than 51 percent of the team's snaps this season, Pittsburgh has some extra incentive to stay committed to Wilson, at least for the earl

Fields has been traded to Pittsburgh for a 2025 6th-round draft pick that can become a 4th-round draft pick based on playing time, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The trade sets up an interesting quarterback situation in Pittsburgh with the Steelers having signed Russell Wilson in free agency. The Bears have cleared the deck to draft a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, which in all likelihood will be Caleb Williams.

General manager Ryan Poles said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine that if the Bears opt to select a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick in April's draft, it would be "right" to trade Fields before the start of free agency March 13, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Poles' comments could be read as a response to Fields' recently stated desire to receiver word on his future in Chicago soon, and it sounds like a decision could be more immediately pending than expected. The official start of free agency is just over two weeks away, while the legal tampering period will begin earlier at March 11. If the Bears do opt to look for a replacement under center at the top of the board in the 2024 NFL Draft, options including the Steelers, Falcons, Patriots, Raiders and Broncos have all been rumored as potential trade suitors for the 2021 first-round pick. In 13 games last season, Fields compiled 2,562 passing yards with 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions, to go with 120 carries for rushing 657 yards and four scores.

Fields told the St. Brown Bros Podcast on Wednesday that he prefers to stays in Chicago but wants to know if he's getting traded as soon as possible.

Fields downplayed his recent decision to unfollow the Bears on Instagram, noting that he also unfollowed other accounts (including the NFL's) to avoid having football content on his timeline during the offseason. He had nothing but praise for Bears fans and the city of Chicago, but Fields also seemed well aware of the possibility of being replaced by the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Talking with teammate Equanimeous St. Brown and Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown on their podcast, Fields mentioned a couple of the teams rumored to have interest in trading for him, saying that the Steelers have a great stadium atmosphere and the Falcons have impressive playmakers on offense. Atlanta is the early favorite in betting markets to acquire the Georgia native, with other possibilities including Pittsburgh, New England, Las Vegas and Denver. This could drag on for weeks, or even months, despite Fields' desire for a quick resolution.

Fields completed 11 of 16 passes for 148 yards while adding 27 yards on four rushing attempts in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Aside from a hot streak in Weeks 4 and 5 when Fields threw eight touchdown passes, he failed to throw more than one scoring strike in any of his other 10 starts. In 13 games played, he passed for 2,562 yards with 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Fields also rushed 120 times for 657 yards and four scores. Chicago will need to make some decisions this offseason in regards to their quarterback. First, the franchise has the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, so they can choose to start over at the position or go with Fields. Also, the team will need to decide whether to pick up the quarterback's fifth-year option.

Fields completed 20 of 32 passes for 268 yards for one touchdown and no interceptions and rushed 11 times for 45 yards and another score in the Bears' 37-17 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Fields took three sacks but otherwise enjoyed a strong day day from a fantasy standpoint. The mobile signal-caller had several productive runs, and he posted his passing yardage total since Week 5. Fields also threw a touchdown pass for the fourth consecutive contest, connecting with DJ Moore for a seven-yard score in the first quarter. There's some uncertainty surrounding Fields' future in Chicago, but he'll look to put a strong final performance together this season in the Week 18 finale against the Packers at Lambeau Field.

Fields completed 20 of 32 passes for 268 yards and a touchdown and tallied 45 yards and a touchdown on 11 rushing attempts in the Bears' 37-17 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Fields used his arm and legs to help Chicago move to 7-9 with a convincing win over Atlanta. Leaning heavily on DJ Moore, who posted 159 yards, Fields recorded his highest passing-yardage total since Week 5. The quarterback has also thrown one touchdown pass in each of the last four games. In addition, Fields has rushed for at least 45 yards in seven of his last eight games. Look for him to remain a high-floor fantasy option with upside in Week 18 at Green Bay.

Fields completed 15 of 27 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown and one interception and also rushed nine times for 97 yards and another TD during Sunday's 27-16 victory against the Cardinals.

Fields opened the scoring with a three-yard touchdown run in the middle of the first quarter and later connected with veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis for a one-yard TD pass in the second quarter to give the Bears an insurmountable 21-0 lead. He's now recorded scores through both the air and ground three times in 11 appearances this season. On the other hand, Fields' pick occurred in the red zone in a 24-16 game in the fourth quarter, giving him turnovers in eight different games. Tight end Cole Kmet (4-107-0 on five targets Sunday) exited early due to a knee injury, and DJ Moore (3-18-0 on six targets) gutted through a right-ankle issue, so the health of two of the top skill-position players available to Chicago's offense may be compromised in the team's next game Sunday, Dec. 31 versus the Falcons.

Fields completed 19 of 40 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Browns. He added 30 rushing yards on seven carries.

The third-year quarterback could have had an even worse day, as he fumbled the ball twice but the Bears retained possession both times. Fields did hit Cole Kmet for a five-yard TD in the first quarter and had Chicago out front 17-7 in the third quarter, and he very nearly pulled off a miracle win in the dying seconds with a Hail Mary that fell to Darnell Mooney, only for the wideout to knock the ball into the air for an INT. Performances like this won't help Fields secure a starting job in 2024, whether with the Bears or for another team, but he'll have a chance to make a better impression in Week 16 against the Cardinals.

Fields completed 19 of 33 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown and added 12 carries for 58 yards and a rushing touchdown in the Bears' 28-13 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Fields leaned on DJ Moore and Cole Kmet in the passing game while also leading Chicago in rushing. Surprisingly, Fields' rushing score was only his second of the season, though he has at least 46 yards on the ground in his last four games. As a passer, Fields has not surpassed 223 yards and one touchdown in any of his last four games. He'll have a tough matchup at the Browns to open the fantasy playoffs before getting a pair of home games against the Cardinals and Falcons.

Fields completed 27 of 37 passes for 217 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed 12 times for 59 yards in the Bears' 12-10 win over the Vikings on Monday night. He also lost two fumbles.

Fields opened the game red-hot from an efficiency standpoint, completing his first 12 passes before seeing his first pass of the night hit the ground at the 14:24 mark of the second quarter. The dynamic signal-caller went on to connect with a narrow pool of five targets, and his chemistry with DJ Moore was on display throughout the night to the tune of 11 completions and 114 yards. Fields' first fumble, which came on a Danielle Hunter sack early in the fourth quarter, led to the only touchdown of the night for either club, but he atoned for it by putting Chicago into position for what would prove to be the game-winning field goal on a drive in which he hit Moore for gains of 16 and 36 yards. The Bears remain extreme long shots for the postseason at 4-8, but Fields heads into the Week 13 bye with some momentum and gets a rematch with a shaky Lions secondary in his Week 14 return to action Dec. 10.

Fields (thumb) completed 16 of 23 passes for 169 yards and one touchdown while rushing 18 times for 104 yards in Sunday's 31-26 loss to the Lions.

Fields hit the ground running in his first action since suffering a dislocated thumb in Week 6, racking up 28 rushing yards and 38 passing yards on an opening drive that ended in a one-yard rushing touchdown by D'Onta Foreman, who later left the game due to an ankle injury. Chicago mustered only three additional points in the first half, but Fields heated up in the third quarter and put his team up 20-14 with a 39-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore. Detroit ultimately scored the final 17 points, including two on a Fields fumble that went out of the end zone for a safety in the final seconds, but Fields' success on the ground in his return suggests he isn't playing through any physical limitations heading into a Week 12 trip to Minnesota.

Fields (thumb) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Detroit.

This comes as no surprise after Fields logged three full practices during Week 11 prep. He'll thus put an end to a four-game absence Sunday and take over quarterback duties for the Bears for the first time since Week 6. Fields will aim to produce against a Lions defense that has given up the eight-most combined touchdowns (17) to opposing QBs in nine games this season.

Fields (thumb) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

A dislocated right thumb has kept Fields from playing in the Bears' last four games, but after putting in a full practice Wednesday for the first time since Week 6, he appears on track to end his streak of absences this Sunday in Detroit. According to Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site, head coach Matt Eberflus said earlier Wednesday that Fields is "progressing well" and the team plans to have him start against the Lions, though formal confirmation on the matter may not be made until after Chicago's final practice of the week Friday. Over his first six starts before exiting midway through a Week 6 loss to the Vikings with the injury, Fields completed 61.7 percent of his passes for 7.4 yards per attempt and 11 touchdowns against six interceptions while accounting for 237 yards and another score as a runner.

Fields (thumb) is expected to suit up for and start Sunday's game against the Lions, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.

Fields is expected to return from a four-game absence due to a dislocated right thumb suffered Week 6 versus Minnesota. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Fields was close to a return Week 10 on TNF versus the Panthers, but that his grip strength proved the deciding factor. Now, barring any setbacks at practice, Fields appears set to retake the starting job from rookie Tyler Bagent. Prior to injuring his thumb Field had turned in back-to-back games with four passing touchdowns in matchups against Washington and Denver.

Fields (thumb) is listed as inactive Thursday against the Panthers.

Since the Bears cleared Fields to practice last Friday, he's been listed as a limited participant on four consecutive injury reports. Still, he was doubtful to play the last two games and predictably wasn't able to suit up on either occasion. With a fourth straight absence on tap, Fields again will yield quarterback duties to undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent. Next week, Fields will aim to gain clearance to play for the first time since dislocating his right thumb Week 6 ahead of an NFC North road matchup with the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 19.

Fields (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Carolina, and it isn't yet clear if he'll go through a pregame warmup, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Fields made it through a week of limited practices without any setbacks or swelling in his thumb, but the quarterback still hasn't received medical clearance to play in a game, per Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Rookie backup Tyson Bagent is in line for another start, with Fields potentially returning Week 11 against the Lions or Week 12 against the Vikings.

Fields (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Carolina.

After turning in a limited practice last Friday before ultimately sitting out the Bears' Week 9 loss to the Saints, Fields continued practicing this week and remained listed as a limited participant each day. Though he's seemingly continuing to progress in his recovery from a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand, Fields doesn't look like he's quite ready to play and is expected to miss his fourth straight game Week 10. Rookie backup Tyson Bagent should thus be in store for another start Thursday, and he's not the worst fill-in option in deeper leagues, given that he's facing a poor defense and has proven to be both active as a runner and willing to take risks as a passer. The downside of the risk-taking is that Bagent has thrown five interceptions in two starts, but he may have better luck against an injury-ravaged Carolina defense that won't have standout pass rusher Brian Burns (concussion) or starting cornerback CJ Henderson (concussion) on the field Thursday. As for Fields, he should have a better chance

Fields (thumb) remained limited on Tuesday's estimated practice report.

The Bears play the Panthers Thursday night but have only conducted a pair of walkthroughs to open the practice week Monday and Tuesday. Fields remains day-to-day, and it's unclear if he'll return to face Carolina. If Fields doesn't make the start, it'll again be rookie Tyson Bagent under center.

Head coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that Fields (thumb) was limited during the team's walkthrough but is considered day-to-day, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.

Fields has missed the last three games due to a dislocated right thumb, but he appears to be closing in on a return to game action. While he hasn't been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Panthers, he'll have an abbreviated timetable if he hopes to avoid missing a fourth consecutive matchup. The Bears will continue to evaluate him in the coming days, and if he's unavailable in Week 10, it certainly seems possible that he could return against the Lions on Nov. 19.

Fields (thumb) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Fields will miss a third consecutive game Sunday, but he took his first tangible steps forward this week in his recovery from the dislocated right thumb he sustained Oct. 15. After failing to practice in any fashion since suffering the injury, Fields returned to the field Friday as a limited participant, a development the Bears hope can "jump start" the signal-caller's return to the lineup Week 10 versus the Panthers, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, Bears general manager Ryan Poles seemingly backed up Garafolo's report, saying in a radio appearance Sunday that "there's a possibility" Fields is back in action next Thursday against the Panthers. While the short week of prep work isn't ideal in advance of the matchup with Carolina, Poles noted that the Bears were pleased how Fields looked while throwing during 7-on-7 drills Friday.

Coach Matt Eberflus told Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com on Friday that Fields (thumb) is "doubtful for" Sunday's game at New Orleans, "which is 51 percent out. But we'll see where it progresses through this weekend and onto the start of next week as well."

Fields has been sidelined since dislocating his right thumb Week 6 against the Vikings, missing two games in the process. In his return to practice Friday in a limited capacity, he threw for the first time since Oct. 15 and wore a glove while doing so. "I don't have to grip the ball as hard with the glove, so it just makes it easier to throw," Fields said to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Fields added that his grip strength has yet to get back to 100 percent, and Eberflus also relayed that the quarterback's return will depend on "more progression. ... We've got a mock game tomorrow, and we'll go from there. He's healing up nicely, so that's good." As long as Fields in sidelined, the Bears will continue to send out rookie Tyson Bagent under center.

Fields (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at New Orleans.

On a positive note, Fields was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday. Still, considering his designation for Week 9 action, he's poised to miss a third consecutive contest due to a dislocated right thumb. Once Fields' lack of availability is confirmed approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, Tyson Bagent will serve as the Bears' starting quarterback yet again.

Fields (thumb) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus hinted Monday that Fields may be able to practice in some fashion this week, but the quarterback has remained sidelined for the team's first two sessions of Week 9 while he continues to recover from a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand. Eberflus has already announced that Tyson Bagent will start his third consecutive game this Sunday at New Orleans, so expect Fields to be formally ruled out for that contest following the release of Friday's injury report.

Fields (thumb) was projected as a non-participant for Wednesday's walk-through practice.

The Bears haven't officially ruled out Fields for their Week 9 game in New Orleans, but the signal-caller appears headed for a third straight absence with head coach Matt Eberflus having already confirmed that Tyson Bagent will pick up another start at quarterback Sunday. Fields hasn't been able to practice in any fashion since dislocating his right thumb in the Bears' Week 6 loss to the Vikings, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relays that Eberflus has optimism that Fields will be able to practice in some capacity this week. At this stage, Fields' primary obstacle in returning to game action is regaining grip strength with his thumb. If he shows meaningful progress in practice this week, Fields could have a shot at starting the Bears' Week 10 game against the Panthers next Thursday.

Coach Matt Eberflus considers Fields (thumb) "week-to-week" as of Monday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

In the same breath, Eberflus also named Tyson Bagent as the the Bears' starting quarterback for a Week 9 visit to New Orleans. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, there does seem to be a chance that Fields will return to practice this week, but his primary hurdle in getting cleared for game action is regaining the grip strength that has diminished since he dislocated his right thumb Week 6 against the Vikings. As long as Fields is sidelined, Bagent appears set to get the nod in his place.

Fields (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Tyson Bagent will make a second consecutive start with Fields missing another game due to a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand. The Bears haven't commented on Fields' availability beyond Sunday, so a return for Week 9 at the Saints (Nov. 5) isn't out of the question. After that, the Bears have a Thursday game just four days later against the Panthers for Week 10 (Nov. 9).

Fields (thumb) didn't practice Wednesday.

The absence was expected after coach Matt Eberflus referred to Fields as "doubtful" for a second straight week. The 24-year-old likely will work with the training staff for most of the week while Tyson Bagent prepares for his second NFL start Sunday against the Chargers.

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Fields (thumb) is being classified as "doubtful" for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Eberflus relayed that there is "no change" in Fields' status while the third-year signal-caller continues to recover from the dislocated right thumb he sustained in the Bears' Week 6 loss to the Vikings on Oct. 15. The Bears have already named Tyson Bagent as their Week 8 starter after the undrafted rookie out of Division II Shepherd completed 21 of 29 pass attempts for 162 yards and a touchdown to go with three carries for 24 yards in Chicago's 30-12 win over Las Vegas in Week 7. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Fields is regaining grip strength and is expected to require 2-to-3 weeks to make a full recovery from the injury, so it's possible that he may be able to practice in some capacity Week 8. Fields will turn his focus to making a potential return to game action for the Bears' Nov. 5 matchup with the Saints in Week 9.

Fields (thumb), who has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders, won't require surgery on his throwing hand and may have a chance at playing in the Bears' Week 8 game against the Chargers on Oct. 29, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fields dislocated the thumb on his throwing hand in the Bears' Week 6 loss to the Vikings, and though the team isn't putting an official timeline on his return, Rapoport relays that the quarterback's thumb injury is considered a 2-to-3-week injury. With that in mind, the Bears aren't yet ready to rule Fields out from playing Week 8, but he'll almost certainly need to practice at least once between next Wednesday and Friday just to take a questionable designation into that contest. Rapoport adds that Fields is already regaining grip strength, but the Bears likely won't be able to gauge if he's fit to play until evaluating him in a practice setting. Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent will make the start in Fields' stead Week 7 and will be backed up by Nathan Peterman.

Fields (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

After dislocating the thumb in his right throwing hand this past Sunday against the Vikings, Fields was deemed doubtful for Week 7 action by coach Matt Eberflus, per Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Fields will need to regain his typical grip strength in order to be cleared for game action, and Ebeflus told Fishbain on Friday that "he's improving. ... It's trending in the right direction. He'll be week to week, but we'll know more Monday." With Fields out Sunday, undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent is the top candidate to get the start at quarterback over veteran Nathan Peterman.

Fields (thumb) didn't practice Thursday.

Coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that he considers Fields doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders. The Bears haven't announced whether Tyson Bagent or Nathan Peterman will start if Fields is out this week, though Bagent is the favorite after leapfrogging Peterman on the depth chart at the beginning of the month. Bagent struggled in Sunday's 19-13 loss to Minnesota, however, throwing an interception and having a fumble returned for a touchdown by the defense.

Coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Fields (thumb) won't practice, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Eberflus said that he has no updates on Fields' health at this time, and that he remains doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders. The head coach also reiterated that Fields' availability will come down to a matter of grip strength. if Fields is unable to start versus Las Vegas, the Bears will have to roll with either undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent or veteran Nathan Peterman under center.

Coach Matt Eberflus confirmed Monday that Fields suffered a dislocated right (throwing) thumb in Sunday's loss to the Vikings and is doubtful for Week 7 against the Raiders, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Eberflus noted that it's all going to come down to "grip strength" when discussing Fields' timetable. Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent won the Bears' QB2 job after a surprising preseason and came in on relief of Fields Sunday. Bagent lost a fumble that was returned for a touchdown on his very first snap and finished 10 of 14 passing for 83 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception. Chicago could opt to start veteran Nathan Peterman against Las Vegas.

Fields (hand) has a dislocated thumb in his right (throwing) hand, Jay Glazer of Fox NFL Sunday reports.

Fields popped his thumb back in after suffering the injury during Sunday's 19-13 loss to the Vikings, but he was unable to grip the ball and had to exit the game. X-rays on his hand came back negative, but an MRI on Monday should reveal the severity of Fields' injury and establish a potential return timeline. If Fields misses additional game action, Nathan Peterman or rookie Tyson Bagent would start under center for the Bears. Bagent had a rushing touchdown, an interception and a fumble after replacing Fields against Minnesota.

Coach Matt Eberflus said X-rays were returned negative on Fields' right hand following Sunday's 19-13 loss to the Vikings, and the quarterback will have an MRI on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Fields was sacked four times Sunday, and the last one in the middle of the third quarter knocked him from the game for good. After the play, he was favoring his right hand and eventually made his way to the locker room, from which he was ruled out. Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent took over the offense thereafter, and the Bears also have Nathan Peterman on the active roster, so those two could stand to benefit if Monday's tests result in any sort of absence for Fields.

Fields (hand) won't return to Sunday's game versus the Vikings, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Fields departed in the middle of the third quarter following a sack, which forced a visit to the sideline tent and eventually the locker room. With the Bears ruling him out, he'll end Week 6 action with 58 yards, no touchdowns and one interception on 6-for-10 passing and eight carries for 46 yards. Fields handed off the Bears offense to undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent.

The Bears list Fields as questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Fields is receiving further evaluation after he appeared to injure his throwing hand when he took a sack early in the third quarter. Tyson Bagent took over at quarterback for Fields, who carried eight times for 46 yards and completed six of 10 pass attempts for 58 yards and an interception prior to his departure.

Fields exited Sunday's game against the Vikings due to a right hand injury, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

After taking a sack in the third quarter, Fields paid a visit to the sideline medical tent before making his way to the locker room with a towel over his right hand. The nature of the issue isn't known, but as long as Fields is sidelined, undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent will direct the Bears offense.

Fields completed 15 of 29 passes for 282 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions while adding 57 yards on 11 rushes in the Bears' 40-20 win over the Commanders on Thursday night.

Four days after a stellar showing against the shaky Broncos secondary in which he threw for a season-high 335 yards and four touchdowns, Fields produced a similarly impressive performance that saw the connection between him and top wideout DJ Moore in elite form. Eight of Fields' completions and 230 of his passing yards were achieved in conjunction with Moore, who also hauled in touchdown passes of 20, 11 and 56 yards. Fields hit tight end Cole Kmet from four yards out for a four-yard scoring toss just before halftime as well, leaving him just six touchdown passes short of the 17 he threw last season over 15 games. Fields' rushing total was also his second highest of the campaign, affording him plenty of momentum for what could be another busy day for him and his pass catchers against the Vikings in a Week 6 home matchup on Sunday, Oct. 15.

Fields completed 28 of 35 passes for 335 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in the Bears' 31-28 loss to the Broncos on Sunday. He also rushed four times for 25 yards and lost a fumble returned for a score.

Fields had the Bears offense clicking on all cylinders during a first half that culminated with Chicago holding a 21-7 lead. Those first two quarters included a nifty 29-yard touchdown throw to DJ Moore on which the receiver made an excellent catch along the right sideline in the end zone, along with 22- and three-yard scoring tosses to Cole Kmet on which Fields used his mobility to buy time. The talented signal-caller's final touchdown -- and the Bears' final points -- would come on a two-yard pass to Khalil Herbert with 4:11 remaining in the third quarter, as Chicago subsequently punted once, had a Fields' fumble returned for a game-tying touchdown and saw the quarterback toss a game-ending interception at the Broncos' 36-yard line. Despite the unfavorable outcome, Fields' breakout may serve as a launchpad after a relatively quiet first three games of the season, and he and the Bears will have a chance to try and wash away the bad taste from Sunday's loss when they face the Commanders on the road on Thursda

Fields completed 11 of 22 pass attempts for 99 yards, a touchdown and an interception to go along with 11 carries for 47 yards in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Chiefs.

Fields' disappointing start to the season worsened after he failed to break the century mark in passing yards despite playing every offensive snap Sunday. All the blame can't be placed on the third-year starter, as his offensive line looked outmatched and his top wideout DJ Moore dropped the only accurate deep ball thrown all game. The silver lining for Fields was his even TD:INT ratio against Kansas City after turning the ball over six times in his previous two starts. Fields' next chance to salvage his depleted fantasy value comes in a matchup between winless teams when Chicago hosts Denver next Sunday.

Fields completed 16 of 29 passes for 211 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions while rushing four times for three yards and another score in the Bears' 27-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also committed two fumbles, recovering one and seeing the other recovered by his center, Lucas Patrick.

Fields put together his second straight lackluster performance to open the season, although his two scores Sunday partly made up for the pair of picks and relatively modest passing yardage tally. The mobile signal-caller was also under constant pressure, taking six sacks and four additional hits on the afternoon. Fields and DJ Moore continued to demonstrate solid chemistry, as the offseason acquisition with a 6-104 line on seven targets; however, about the only other highlight for members of Chicago's air attack was Chase Claypool's 20-yard scoring grab just past the midway point of the fourth quarter. Fields and the Bears will once again try for their first win of the season in a tough Week 3 road matchup against the Chiefs.

Fields completed 24 of 37 passes for 216 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Packers. He also rushed nine times for 59 yards but lost a fumble.

Fields is still yet to beat the rival Packers, with his fourth-quarter interception that was returned for a touchdown effectively ending Sunday's contest. The signal caller also fumbled while attempting to run earlier in the game, continuing to struggle with ball security after committing 11 turnovers in 15 games last season. Although Fields led the Bears in rushing yards and found Darnell Mooney for a 20-yard touchdown through the air, it otherwise was a disappointing performance that lacked progress as a passer prior to Fields racking up some yards in garbage time.

Fields completed two of six passes for 51 yards and took three carries for 16 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Bills.

Fields played two drives and the majority of a third, coming out of the game early after C Doug Kramer exited with an undisclosed injury and Fields took a big hit at the end of a screen pass. The quarterback didn't appear hurt, but Bears coach Matt Eberflus took him out of the game in the red zone after Fields led the team there with the help of a 40-yard catch-and-run by WR DJ Moore. The Bears are counting on big things from the Fields-Moore connection as they head into a Week 1 home game against CB Jaire Alexander and the Packers.

Coach Matt Eberflus said on Thursday that Fields and the Bears' starters will play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Bills, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

The coaches will meet later and determine just how long the starters will play in the final exhibition. Fields played seven snaps in the preseason opener before getting the second one off last week. Fields went a perfect three of three passing for 129 yards and two touchdowns back in Week 1 of the preseason versus the Titans.

Coach Matt Eberflus said Thursday that Fields won't play in Saturday's preseason game at Indianapolis, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.

Despite throwing all three of his passes behind the line of scrimmage in the Bears' preseason opener against the Titans, Fields ended up with 129 yards and two touchdowns, a screen pass to DJ Moore that he housed for 62 yards and a checkdown to Khalil Herbert that went for a 56-yard score. After getting some work in two joint practices with the Colts this week, Eberflus is satisfied with where Chicago's No. 1 quarterback stands at the moment. Fields will have one more chance for exhibition action Saturday, Aug. 26 versus the Bills.

Fields completed three of three passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns in Chicago's preseason game against Tennessee on Saturday.

Fields didn't need to break a sweat as DJ Moore took his one target for a 62-yard touchdown on a screen pass, while starting running back Khalil Herbert took a checkdown pass 56 yards for the other touchdown. The arrival of Moore was always an obvious upgrade for Fields and the Bears offense, but Saturday's game provided an on-field example of just how much more help Fields will have in 2023 compared to 2022. Both the pass catchers and the blocking will be better for Chicago in 2023, giving well-founded hope that Fields' passing production will improve in the upcoming year, perhaps significantly so.

Coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Fields will play during Saturday's preseason opener against the Titans, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Eberflus said "selected starters will play here and there" Saturday, so Fields and the first-team offense may not play too many reps. Still, many will be keen to take a look at the dynamic QB in his first real exhibition entering Year 3. Now joined by top wideout DJ Moore alongside returning playmakers Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool, Fields is set up well to potentially take another step forward as a passer.

Bears OC Luke Getsy recently said Fields is "light years ahead of where he was" at the same point last offseason, Collen Kane of The Chicago Tribune reports.

Fields is entering his third pro season and second year in Getsy's offense after running for 1,143 yards and eight TDs in 15 games last season. It wasn't all good, of course, as Fields took a league-high 55 sacks and fumbled a league-high 16 times for a pathetic Bears team that got the No. 1 pick. They then traded that pick for a package that included WR DJ Moore, and later used a first-rounder on OT Darnell Wright and a fourth-rounder on WR Tyler Scott, giving Fields a lot more help than he had last season. The 24-year-old's progress as a passer is still a major question mark, but the running alone should make him useful for fantasy and suggests massive upside if the Bears are able to throw the ball effectively. With Darnell Mooney (ankle) and Chase Claypool complementing Moore, the team won't lack for speed or athleticism on the perimeter.

Bears OC Luke Getsy recently said Fields is "light years ahead of where he was" at the same point last offseason, Colleen Kane of The Chicago Tribune reports.

Fields is entering his third pro season and second year in Getsy's offense after running for 1,143 yards and eight TDs in 15 games last season. It wasn't all good, of course, as Fields took a league-high 55 sacks and fumbled a league-high 16 times for a pathetic Bears team that got the No. 1 pick. They then traded that pick for a package that included WR DJ Moore, and later used a first-rounder on OT Darnell Wright and a fourth-rounder on WR Tyler Scott, giving Fields a lot more help than he had last season. The 24-year-old's progress as a passer is still a major question mark, but the running alone should make him useful for fantasy and suggests massive upside if the Bears are able to throw the ball effectively. With Darnell Mooney (ankle) and Chase Claypool complementing Moore, the team won't lack for speed or athleticism on the perimeter.

Fields, after a Friday trade with the Carolina Panthers, will now have a true No. 1 wide receiver in DJ Moore.

During the 2022 season, Fields' top receiving options were Darnell Mooney and Cole Kmet. With three seasons of at least 1,157 receiving yards since 2019, Fields now has a star receiver who may not have reached his ceiling due to the bad offenses he was on with the Panthers. We've already seen Fields rush for 1,143 yards. Now, It's likely the Bears are ready to open up the passing attack to see if their quarterback can be an elite passer as well. Due to his uncertainly as a passer, Fields still carries risk, but it's reasonable to view him as a top-eight fantasy option, with ceiling for placing higher, in 2023 drafts.

Fields is dealing with a strain in his hip and has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Vikings.

With Fields slated to sit out the contest out, Nathan Peterman will start at QB for the Bears in Week 18. Fields thus finishes his 2022 campaign having completed 192 of 318 passing attempts for 2,242 yards, 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions to go along with 160 carries for 1,143 yards and eight rushing scores in 15 games. Looking ahead to next season, Fields' dual-threat ability will keep him on the fantasy radar, though we'd expect that the 2021 first-rounder will be working with several new pass-catching options in 2023.

Fields completed seven of 21 passes for 75 yards with a touchdown and interception along with 132 rushing yards on 10 carries in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Fields had 100 rushing yards and his touchdown in the first quarter, but he was held in check the rest of the way. This was his second disappointing fantasy performance in a row, though he'll have a chance to end the year on a high note next week at home against the Vikings.

Fields (foot) isn't listed on Chicago's Week 17 injury report ahead of Sunday's game in Detroit.

Fields has been playing through a left shoulder injury since Week 13 and had his foot stepped on in Saturday's loss to Buffalo, with the QB noting Wednesday that the latter injury is "fine" after he dealt with some swelling the past few days, per Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that he won't shut Fields down for the season so long as he's healthy enough to play, and that's apparently the case for Week 17 in a potential shootout with the Lions.

Head coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that Fields won't be shut down for the Bears' final two games of the season, even though the quarterback has been playing through a left shoulder injury since Week 13 and had his foot stepped on during the Week 16 loss to the Bills, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

The 3-12 Bears don't have much at stake for the final two weeks of the season, but that apparently won't prompt the team to exercise caution with the second-year signal-caller, who wasn't able to put full weight on his foot following the Week 16 contest but is expected to be "good to go" for Sunday's game in Detroit. Meanwhile, the injury to Fields' non-throwing shoulder is more of a nagging issue than one that dramatically hinders his performance, so at this stage, Eberflus is viewing the 23-year-old as healthy and available to play. Though the Bears have downplayed any concern about Fields, it's possible offensive coordinator Luke Getsy calls fewer designed runs for the quarterback over the next two weeks to limit the strain on his injured foot. After recording no fewer than 47 rushing yards in any of his previous 11 outings, Fields carried seven times for a season-low 11 yards in the 35-13 loss to Buffalo.

Fields completed 15 of 23 passes for 119 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions and rushed seven times for 11 yards in the Bears' 35-13 loss to the Bills on Saturday. He also recovered a fumble.

Fields averaged just 5.2 yards per attempt and took a pair of sacks while turning in lowest rushing yardage total of the campaign. The highly mobile signal-caller's one touchdown toss came to Dante Pettis from six yards out for the first score of the game for either squad, giving Fields at least one score through the air in nine of the last 10 games. He'll next draw a much more fantasy-friendly matchup in a Week 17 road divisional clash with the Lions on Sunday, Jan. 1.

Fields completed 14 of 21 passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns while rushing 15 times for 95 yards in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Eagles.

As usual, Fields struggled with his arm but made big plays with his legs. He threw an incomplete pass on 4th-and-3 from Philadelphia's 32-yard line to end Chicago's opening drive but then used his scrambling ability to pick up 39 yards on 2nd-and-27 in the second quarter. Fields stepping on the sideline is the only thing that kept him from scoring a 48-yard touchdown on that play, and David Montgomery picked up the last nine yards on the next snap to put the Bears up 6-3. The 23-year-old quarterback threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Montgomery in the third and a 35-yarder to Byron Pringle late in the fourth but ultimately fell short in this battle of mobile young quarterbacks against Jalen Hurts, who had three rushing touchdowns. Fields' leg stiffened up at the end of a second-half run and he was replaced by Nathan Peterman for one play. Even though Fields promptly returned, his propensity for taking big hits will make him vulnerable in Week 16 against a Bills defense that toes the line between physical and d

Fields (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Fields needed just one day to shake off the illness that prevented him from taking part in the Bears' first practice session Wednesday following the team's Week 14 bye. The bye week came at a particularly convenient time for Fields, who sat out the Bears' Week 12 loss to the Jets with a separated non-throwing shoulder before returning to action for the team's Week 13 loss to the Packers. The fact that Fields isn't listed with the shoulder issue on the Bears' Week 15 injury report suggests it's not anything the team is overly concerned about moving forward.

Fields (illness) won't practice Wednesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Though Fields isn't practicing Wednesday,Biggs adds that coach Matt Eberflus indicates that the QB is "day-to-day" and it's anticipated at this stage that Fields will be able to play Sunday against the Eagles.

Fields completed 20 of 25 passes for 254 yards and two interceptions in Sunday's 28-19 loss to the Packers. He also rushed six times for 71 yards and a touchdown.

Fields returned from his one-game absence to make a big impact early, ripping off a 55-yard touchdown run during the first quarter. The signal-caller subsequently completed long passes of 56 and 49 yards and racked up a streak of double-digit completions prior to a pair of costly turnovers to end the game. With interceptions in opposing territory on both of his last two drives, Fields' day ended on a sour note despite his otherwise efficient and explosive effort. He'll now embark on Chicago's bye week prior to facing the first-place Eagles in Week 15.

Fields (shoulder) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest against the Packers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

With back-to-back uncapped practices under his belt to cap Week 13 prep, Fields is healthy enough to play through the dislocated shoulder with partially torn ligaments in his left, non-throwing shoulder. He'll thus miss just one game as a result, and his upcoming foe is a familiar one in an NFC North rival. Green Bay's defense allowed Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to run rampant for 157 yards on 17 carries this past Sunday, so Fields has an appealing matchup with which to continue his run of success prior to sitting out Week 12.

Fields (shoulder) was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.

According to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy implied earlier Thursday that Fields would be listed as a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row, but the quarterback was more extensively involved in the session than the Bears initially anticipated. The development can only be seen as a positive sign for Fields' chances of returning to the starting role this weekend against the Packers, after he sat out the Bears' Week 12 loss to the Jets while recovering from an AC joint sprain to his non-throwing shoulder. Trevor Siemian received the starting assignment last week but played through an oblique injury that has now kept him from practicing Wednesday or Thursday, so the Bears could need to turn to waiver pickup Tim Boyle or practice-squad member Nathan Peterman to handle backup duties Sunday if Fields is able to start, as anticipated.

Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said Fields (shoulder) will be a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

After Fields sat out last week's loss to the Jets due to partial ligament tears in his non-throwing shoulder, the Bears are managing his practice reps carefully. He was able to practice on a limited basis from Wednesday through Friday last week before he was inactive for the matchup with the Jets, so his continued limitations make it difficult to discern whether he's truly trending toward a return to the lineup this Sunday against the Packers. Fields may still be in a better spot on the health front than last week's starter, Trevor Siemian, who is a non-participant in practice for the second day in a row while he contends with an oblique injury he suffered in pregame warmups last Sunday. The Bears signed Tim Boyle to the 53-man roster Wednesday to add a healthy body to the position group, and he and practice-squad signal-caller Nathan Peterman could both end up dressing against the Packers if neither Fields nor Siemian are available.

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Fields (shoulder) will practice in a limited capacity, and added that the quarterback's status for Sunday's game against the Packers remains unclear, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Eberflus called Fields day-to-day, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Though Fields is dealing with a sprain of his non-throwing shoulder, the Bears likely want to ensure the dual-threat signal-caller isn't hindered by the injury as both a runner and passer before clearing him to play. Meanwhile, backup Trevor Siemian (oblique) -- who started for Chicago in the Week 12 loss to the Jets -- isn't practicing Wednesday, perhaps prompting the Bears' signing of Tim Boyle from the Lions' practice squad to provide extra depth to the position group.

Coach Matt Eberflus said after Sunday's 31-10 road loss to the Jets that Fields (shoulder) remains "day-to-day" and will have a chance to play next Sunday against the Packers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. "We think that he's getting better," Eberflus added.

Near the end of a Week 11 loss in Atlanta, Fields suffered a separated shoulder that included partially torn ligaments in his left, non-throwing arm. The injury resulted in a cap on his practice reps Wednesday through Friday, but it wasn't enough to gain clearance for game action. Eberflus elaborated on the decision Sunday, telling Cronin that Fields "did not have the strength to protect himself in the game properly and perform the way he wanted to perform." Fields may not need to log a full practice during Week 13 prep in order to suit up next weekend, but it would help his case as he seeks to return to action. Working in place of Fields this Sunday, Trevor Siemian completed 14 of 25 passes for 179 yards, one touchdown and one interception and recorded four carries for eight yards.

Fields (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game at the Jets.

When Fields was seen wincing and grabbing at his left, non-throwing shoulder near the end of last Sunday's loss in Atlanta, the table was set for the biggest fantasy question mark of Week 12 considering his production over the last six games (963 yards and 10 TDs through the air, 640 yards and six more TDs on the ground). On Wednesday, he revealed the extent of his injury, saying he was tending to a separated shoulder with partially torn ligaments. He still managed limited practices all week, and his availability came down to a game-time decision. Ultimately, though, the Bears will exercise caution and give Fields the week off, allowing Trevor Siemian to direct the offense and practice-squad call-up Nathan Peterman to serve as his backup. Fields will turn his attention to getting healthy enough to play Sunday, Dec. 4 versus the Packers.

Fields (shoulder) will get a chance to warm up before Sunday's game at the Jets, but he doesn't seem likely to be available, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fellow NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN backed up Rapoport's assessment, which will be confirmed, one way or another, about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Assuming Fields doesn't gain clearance to play through the separated shoulder with partially torn ligaments that he sustained in his left, non-throwing arm near the end of last Sunday's loss in Atlanta, the Bears will turn to Trevor Siemian under center, with the recently elevated Nathan Peterman backing him up. In that scenario, Fields' next chance to suit up will arrive Sunday, Dec. 4 against the Packers.

The Bears elevated third-string quarterback Nathan Peterman on Saturday, which would seem to signal Fields' (shoulder) eventual absence ahead of the Week 12 matchup, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

It's important to note the Bears did not rule out Fields as of now, but NFL teams typically do not carry three active quarterbacks on the gameday roster, so this elevation is especially noteworthy. The dynamic dual-threat quarterback was a limited participant in practice all week, but should he eventually be ruled inactive ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, Trevor Siemian would likely get the start.

Fields (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, with coach Matt Eberflus telling reports Friday, "we've got 48 hours to assess that," Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

The Bears listed Fields as a limited practice participant Friday for the third straight day, and Eberflus' comments afterward suggest the quarterback is truly questionable and should be viewed as a game-time decision ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. His running could be scaled back somewhat if he ends up playing, as Fields acknowledged Wednesday that he's feeling significant pain from the separation and partial ligament tear in his non-throwing shoulder. Trevor Siemian will get the start if Fields doesn't this Sunday.

Fields (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday.

On Wednesday, Fields clarified the nature of the injury to his left, non-throwing arm, calling it a separated shoulder with partially torn ligaments. So far, he's had a cap on his reps this week, leaving just one more opportunity to log a full practice Friday. Fields also told Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune that he intends to play Week 12 if he believes he can protect the shoulder in question. Having said that, if Fields receives a questionable designation for Sunday's contest at the Jets, his status won't be confirmed until 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Trevor Siemian is on hand to start at quarterback for the Bears if Fields is deemed unable to do so.

Fields said Wednesday that the injury to his left, non-throwing arm is a separated shoulder with partially torn ligaments, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Bears aren't conducting a full practice to kick off Week 12 prep, but Fields will be listed as limited on the team's practice estimate, coach Matt Eberflus told Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site earlier Wednesday. Per Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune, Fields himself added that Eberflus has said to him, "If I feel I can play, if I feel I can go out there and protect myself, then I'll be able to go. So I'm going to see how it feels each day." Fields seems poised to test out his injured shoulder Wednesday through Friday in order for he and the Bears to come to a consensus on if he'll play Sunday at the Jets. If he's unable to, Fields will yield the start under center to backup Trevor Siemian.

Coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Fields (shoulder) will be listed on Wednesday's estimated practice report as limited, Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports reports.

Chicago will only host a walk-through practice Wednesday, but Fields has been cleared to take on-field reps and isn't considered a candidate for IR, per Eberflus. Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports that the Bears still consider Fields day-to-day, so the quarterback's status will need to be monitored closely, as it appears his status for Week 12 won't be solidified until Chicago's coaching staff has had every opportunity to evaluate him in practice. Trevor Siemian would stand to start Sunday versus the Jets if it's deemed that Fields needs to miss at least one contest and focus on his recovery, though Eberflus said of Fields on Wednesday "if he's ready to play, he's going to play," per Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site.

Coach Matt Eberflus didn't elaborate on the nature of Fields' injury to his left, non-throwing shoulder Monday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports. "The injury report comes out Wednesday, and right now it's day-to-day," Eberflus said. "We'll see where it is and go from there."

Fields initially picked up the concern when he landed hard on his left shoulder on the first play of the Bears' final drive this past Sunday in Atlanta. After staying on the turf for a spell, he remained in the contest and took another hit to that shoulder on the very next play, which was followed by the game-sealing interception. Overall, Fields finished with 153 yards passing, one touchdown and the pick to go with 85 yards on the ground and another score. On Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Fields dislocated his shoulder, but such a diagnosis hasn't been confirmed. In any case, Fields' status will be watched closely as the week goes on to get a sense of if he's in danger of sitting out Sunday's road game against the Jets.

Fields suffered a left (non-throwing) shoulder dislocation during Sunday's loss to the Falcons, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

The report adds that coach Matt Eberflus described Fields as "day-to-day" at this stage, with the QB's status for this weekend's game against the Jets yet to be determined. If Fields ends up being unable to play versus New York, Trevor Siemian would be in line to draw the start in his place.

Coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that Fields (shoulder) is day-to-day, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Fields suffered a left shoulder injury during a broken play in Sunday's loss to the Falcons and was scheduled for an MRI on Monday. The details of the evaluation remain unclear, but it appears the quarterback has avoided a worst-case scenario. Eberflus added, "we'll see where he is on Wednesday," so his availability for Week 12 should become clearer as the week progresses. Luckily, the injury is to Fields' non-throwing shoulder, but the issue may still limit his rushing attempts moving forward. If he's sidelined, Trevor Siemian would presumably operate as Chicago's primary signal caller.

Fields is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday as the Bears look to determine the severity of the left shoulder injury he suffered in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fortunately for Fields and the Bears, the injury is to his non-throwing shoulder, and it didn't stop him from playing every snap on offense in the Week 11 loss while throwing for 153 yards, rushing for 85 more, and accounting for two touchdowns. Even so, the 3-8 Bears may not be inclined to take any chances with their franchise quarterback if the MRI reveals any damage to his left shoulder, so until the results of his impending tests are available, Fields should be viewed as questionable for the Bears' Week 12 game in New York against the Jets. Trevor Siemian is the next man up at quarterback and would start if Fields can't play next weekend.

Fields completed 14 of 21 passes for 153 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Falcons. He added 85 yards and a touchdown on 18 rushing attempts. Per Adam Jahns of The Athletic, Fields was favoring his left (non-throwing) shoulder after the game and was taken to the locker room for further evaluation.

Fields threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Darnell Mooney to tie the score at seven apiece, but he missed a wide open Mooney on a deep ball later in the first quarter. While Fields is still a work in progress with his arm, there's no doubting his rushing prowess. His mobility was on full display in the second quarter, as Fields ran in a four-yard touchdown and finished the first half with more rushing yards (73) than passing yards (71). Atlanta adjusted at halftime and took away his running lanes, while Fields failed to make the Falcons pay with his arm. He has blossomed into a quality fantasy quarterback thanks to his contributions on the ground, but Fields' availability for Chicago's Week 12 game against the Jets is up in the air pending an update on his injured shoulder.

Fields completed 12 of 20 passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns with one interception and gained 147 rushing yards and two more TDs on 13 carries in Sunday's 31-30 loss to the Lions.

For the second straight game, Fields produced four total touchdowns, although he gave one back by throwing a INT that Jeff Okudah returned 20 yards to the house in the fourth quarter, helping to fuel a late comeback by Detroit. Fields also became the first quarterback in the Super Bowl era with multiple rushing scores of at least 60 yards in the same season after galloping for a 67-yard TD on the possession immediately after tossing the pick-six. The second-year star has thrown multiple touchdowns in three straight contests and run for at least one in four straight heading into a Week 11 matchup with the Falcons.

Fields completed 17 of 28 passes for 123 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions while adding 178 rushing yards and another score on 15 carries in the Bears' 35-32 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. He also threw a two-point conversion pass.

Fields once again demonstrated why he's arguably the most explosive player at the quarterback position this side of Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen, almost single-handedly outpacing the high-octane Dolphins offense. Fields was reasonably effective once again as a passer while primarily working a short-area attack, and he tossed touchdowns of 18 and four yards to Cole Kmet, along with a beauty of a 16-yard scoring strike in the back left corner of the end zone to Darnell Mooney over Xavien Howard. However, Fields made even more of an impact on the ground with what was easily a team-leading and career-high yardage total, and his 61-yard touchdown scamper early in the second half served as a fitting example of his elite speed. Fields' first opportunity to build on Sunday's prolific performance comes in an appealing divisional matchup at Soldier Field against the Lions.

Fields completed 17 of 23 passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns while adding 60 yards and another touchdown on the ground In the Bears' 49-29 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

Facing one of the best defenses in the league, Fields was frequently on the move as both a runner and passer, which allowed him to keep the Bears competitive through part of the third quarter. Although he's yet to throw for more than 208 yards this season, he's posted at least 47 rushing yards in five straight games. In addition, he's accounted for multiple touchdowns in two straight games, the first time this season he's accomplished that feat. He's quickly moving toward becoming a player who can be started in fantasy lineups in most leagues.

Fields completed 13 of 21 passes for 179 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Monday's 33-14 win over the Patriots. He added 14 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown.

Fields led the Bears' offense to a big performance with both his arm and legs. He found Darnell Mooney for several big gains in the first half and connected with Cole Kmet for 26 yards midway through the second quarter on a drive that ultimately ended in a field goal. With both a passing and rushing score, Fields managed only his second multi-touchdown performance of the season. Most importantly from a fantasy perspective, Fields remained aggressive on both designed runs and scrambles and has now tallied at least 50 yards on the ground in three of his last four contests. After a slow start to the season, Fields has become the focal point of Chicago's offense in recent weeks.

Fields (shoulder) wasn't listed on the Bears' first Week 7 injury report Thursday.

Fields aggravated a left shoulder injury during last Thursday's 12-7 defeat to the Commanders, but with a mini-bye to heal up he's sidestepped the practice report entirely to kick off Week 7 prep. He's thus on pace to face a Patriots defense Monday that has allowed 233.7 passing yards per game and nine touchdowns versus six interceptions to opposing quarterbacks in six contests this season.

Following Thursday's 12-7 loss to the Commanders, Fields indicated that he re-aggravated an injury to his left (non-throwing) shoulder, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.

"I'm hurting. Hurting pretty good," Fields noted of his re-aggravation of an injury that he sustained "a while back." As the QB pointed out Thursday, the Bears' next game is not until Oct. 24 against the Patriots, which will afford him some added healing time ahead of Week 7 action. In any case, the signal-caller's status will be worth monitoring in the coming days and it seems likely that his name will be on next week's injury report once his team resumes practicing.

Fields completed 14 of 27 passes for 190 yards with one touchdown and one interception and rushed 12 times for 88 yards in the Bears' 12-7 loss to the Commanders on Thursday night. He also committed a fumble recovered by the Bears.

Fields put together a third straight serviceable passing performance, but he also took five sacks and couldn't get the Bears into the end zone on either of the final two possessions. In fairness, he came just a yard short of doing so with 30 seconds remaining, but Darnell Mooney bobbled Fields' pass as it hit him in mid-air while crossing the plane of the goal line and he was ruled to only have gained control of it down about a half-yard short of the end zone. Earlier in the game, Fields connected with Dante Pettis on a picturesque, over-the-shoulder 40-yard touchdown pass midway through the third quarter, but he short-circuited an earlier scoring opportunity by throwing a pick on the Commanders' five-yard line late in the first quarter as well. Fields and his teammates will now have extra time to regroup ahead of a Week 7 Monday night road matchup against the Patriots on Oct. 24.

Fields completed 15 of 21 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-22 loss to the Vikings. He also rushed eight times for 47 yards.

Fields not only passed for his most yards this season, but he also put together his first turnover-free outing of the campaign. That feat came despite Fields fumbling twice Sunday, with the Bears recovering both times. Although his lone touchdown came on an easy push pass to Velus Jones, Fields additionally led Chicago in rushing yards, marking his best overall performance of a maligned second season to date.

Fields completed 11 of 22 passes for 174 yards while rushing seven times for 52 yards and losing a fumble in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Giants.

Fields failed to lead a touchdown drive, as the Bears settled for four field goals. He set a season high in passing yards but still struggled mightily throwing the ball and hasn't thrown a touchdown in the past three games. Fields' rushing upside will make him a viable Week 5 fantasy option in Minnesota, but he's likely to continue struggling as a passer.

Fields completed eight of 17 passes for 106 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Texans. He added 47 rushing yards on eight attempts.

Fields narrowly avoided disaster by recovering his own fumble on Chicago's first offensive play and ended up setting up an opening-drive field goal with a 29-yard scramble later in the drive. Chicago continued to find success on the ground, even after David Montgomery (knee/ankle) left the game, but Fields' struggles throwing the ball persisted. He was intercepted late in the first quarter and again early in the fourth, but it was a Davis Mills interception that proved to be decisive, as it set up Chicago's game-winning field goal as time expired. Fields has thrown for just 297 yards through three starts heading into a Week 4 road matchup with the Giants.

Fields completed seven of 11 passes for 70 yards and an interception while adding eight rushing attempts for 20 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Packers.

After the Packers mustered a field goal on their opening drive, Fields answered back with a touchdown drive that he capped with his legs from three yards out. The Bears' momentum was short-lived, though, as Chicago's next three drives all went three-and-out, allowing the Packers to take a 24-7 lead into the locker room at halftime. After Chicago cut the Packers' lead to 24-10 in the fourth quarter, Fields was tackled inside the one-yard line on back-to-back rushing attempts to turn it over on downs. Fields' interception on the next drive sealed the win for Green Bay. The second-year quarterback has totaled just 191 passing yards this season heading into a Week 3 matchup with the Texans.

Fields completed eight of 17 passes for 121 yards with two touchdowns and one interception and 11 rushes for 28 yards in the Bears' 19-10 victory over the 49ers on Sunday.

Fields was unable to generate any points in the first half. However, he took advantage of a pair of coverage busts by the 49ers that left Dante Pettis and Equanimeous St. Brown open for touchdown strikes after the break. The game was played on a rain-soaked field, and Fields was able to get the winning points on the board before the rains became torrential in the fourth quarter. Hopefully, he'll have better field conditions to work with when he travels to Green Bay in Week 2.

Fields completed 14-of-16 passes for 156 yards and three touchdowns in Chicago's preseason game against Cleveland on Saturday.

Fields was automatic as a passer while playing Chicago's first five drives, and he added two carries for 11 yards. Fields' athletic tools make him a unique big-play threat when the team around him gives him some help, but that second point is the concern as the second-year quarterback heads into Week 1. The 49ers defense looks like a tough matchup for Fields' opening game.

Fields is expected the play the entire first half in Saturday's preseason finale against the Browns, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.

In addition to Fields, most of the starters will play the first half as well. This will be the offense's final tune up before taking the Field in Week 1 against the 49ers.

Fields and the Bears' starters aren't expected to play Saturday against the Browns, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.

It's expected that the Bears will rest all of their starters to avoid injury in an unnecessary game. Assuming Fields sits this one out, we'll see him in Week 1 against the 49ers.

Fields completed five of seven passes for 39 yards and rushed once for minus-1 yard in Thursday's 27-11 win over Seattle.

Fields only played the first drive, but the offense moved the ball effectively during his brief time in the game, as the possession resulted in a 35-yard Cairo Santos field goal. It remains to be seen how much the dual-threat quarterback will play in Chicago's Aug. 27 preseason finale against the Browns.

Fields is likely to go for six-to-10 plays in Thursday's game against the Seahawks Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Fishbain also stated that some of the Bears' starters will see 20 plays, so that can't be ruled out for Fields. Coach Matt Eberflus said the low number of plays is due the the short week the team is on.

Fields went 4-for-7 for 48 yards in Saturday's preseason opener against Kansas City. He added one rush for 10 yards.

Fields led the Bears' first three drives on the day, all three of which ended in punts. Two of his four completions went for two or fewer yards, and he was also sacked twice. While it wasn't the most impressive preseason debut for Fields, he'll nevertheless enter the season without any threats to his starting job.

Coach Matt Eberflus said we can expect to see the Bears' starters play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Chiefs, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.

According to Eberflus, the Chicago starters will play 15 to 20 snaps, though some will play 10 to 15 snaps. In his first training camp as the starting quarterback, Fields will also be running the team's new offensive system.

Fields will play against the Chiefs on August 13 in the Bears' preseason opener Patrick Finley of The Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Not only is Fields entering his first full preseason as the Bears' starting quarterback, but he's also learning coach Matt Eberflus' offensive system. In addition, Chicago has quite a few new receivers fighting for roles in the offense, so the preseason may be more important for the Bears than for many other teams. Overall, any reps that Fields gets in the preseason can only help his development. Although he's being drafted outside the top-12 quarterbacks, his rushing ability gives him potential upside to finish well above his draft value.

Fields now has two receivers that run a sub-4.4 40-yard dash after the Bears added Velus Jones in the third round of the NFL Draft, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.

Jones, who ran a 4.31 40-yard dash, joins Darnell Mooney as the second receiver on the Bears with elite speed. During the offseason, the Bears made it a point to add weapons to complement Fields' arm strength when signing Byron Pringle and Equanimeous St. Brown, but Jones adds another level of speed to the mix. If the team can put together an offense that combines Fields' running ability with a downfield-passing element, he could emerge as a strong fantasy starter with elite upside this season.

Fields is learning a new offense that's expected to cater to his strengths the Bears' Official Site reports.

After entering his rookie season as a backup, Fields now enters camp working with the first team with the entire offense learning the team's new offensive system. With the coaching staff intent on putting Fields' in the best position to succeed, it's likely that his running ability along with his ability to throw deep will be prioritized. After averaging 56 rushing yards over the Bears' last five games, he should be considered to have a top-12 scoring floor at the quarterback position.

The Bears activated Fields (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Fields spent exactly one week on the COVID-19 list as a result of a positive test for the virus, forcing him to sit out the Bears' season finale. He thus ended his rookie campaign with 12 appearances, 10 of them starts, en route to 1,870 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions on 59 percent passing. The 2021 first-round pick also racked up 72 carries for 420 yards and two more scores. With Andy Dalton and potentially Nick Foles iffy to be around next season, Fields doesn't have any impediments to the starting quarterback gig in Chicago moving forward.

Fields remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list in advance of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

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The Bears placed Fields on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

According to Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune, Fields is vaccinated, which confirms he tested positive for the virus. While he theoretically has a chance to test out of the NFL's COVID-19 return-to-play protocol ahead of Sunday's game in Minnesota, the timing of his placement on the list means that he'll more than likely be out for the regular-season finale. Andy Dalton will presumably prepare to make his second straight start, while Fields likely ends his rookie season with a 58.9 percent completion rate for 1,870 yards and a 7:10 TD:INT over 12 appearances. He also added 420 yards and two scores on the ground.

Coach Matt Nagy said Fields (ankle) will return to full practice participation Wednesday and then start Sunday's game in Minnesota, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.

A couple weeks back, Nagy made it clear he'd be cautious with Fields, saying the rookie would need to be "extremely healthy" to return. That's apparently now the case, after Nick Foles and Andy Dalton led the Bears to wins the past two weeks. Fields was making progress before the injury, including in his last appearance, which came Week 15 against the same Vikings team he'll face again this Sunday. The rookie threw for 285 yards and a TD in the first matchup, though his lost fumble and struggles on third/fourth down contributed to an all-around-sloppy effort that left the Bears with a 17-9 loss despite outgaining the Vikings by nearly 200 yards. Both Fields and Vikings QB Kirk Cousins will return Sunday for what's almost certainly the final duel between Vikings coach Mike Zimmer and Bears coach Matt Nagy.

Coach Matt Nagy said Monday that the team plans for Fields (ankle) to start Sunday against the Vikings if he's healthy, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Nagy emphasized that Fields' Week 18 status will be determined based on how he feels in the coming days, but the rookie is in line to start the regular-season finale if he's cleared to play. Fields was limited in each practice session ahead of the team's Week 17 win over the Giants before being deemed inactive, so he could have to log at least one full practice ahead of Sunday's game against Minnesota if he hopes to play. Andy Dalton drew the start in Week 17 and completed 18 of 35 passes for 173 yards, a touchdown and an interception.

Fields (ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Giants.

The writing was on the wall for Fields when coach Matt Nagy named Andy Dalton (hand) the Bears' Week 17 starter at quarterback and Nick Foles the No. 2 on Friday. Fields has yet to put in anything more than a limited practice since injuring his ankle in a Week 15 loss to the Vikings, meaning he may need to get back to all activity before Nagy feels comfortable enough for the rookie signal-caller to return to action. While Fields will sit for the fourth time in six games, his next opportunity to play will come next Sunday at Minnesota.

Fields (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, but he's unlikely to be available to play after head coach Matt Nagy said Andy Dalton will start the contest and Nick Foles will serve as the No. 2 quarterback, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Fields was a limited participant in all three of the Bears' practices this week, but the rookie apparently didn't demonstrate enough progress to make Nagy feel comfortable with having him start. Look for Fields to be included on the Bears' Week 17 inactive list for the second straight week, allowing Dalton to claim the starting job from Foles as he returns from a one-game absence due to a fractured non-throwing hand. According to Biggs, Nagy said Fields is "going to do everything he can to get back next week," which seems to suggest the Bears aren't planning on shutting him down for the Jan. 9 season finale in Minnesota.

Fields (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

The limited activity marks no change from Wednesday, making it tough to gauge whether Fields is on track to be available for Sunday's game against the Giants. According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, head coach Matt Nagy said Wednesday that Fields would need to be "extremely healthy" to play this weekend, perhaps suggesting that the rookie will have to put in a full practice by Friday in order to return to the lineup. Andy Dalton, meanwhile, practiced fully for the second day in a row Thursday after sitting out the Week 16 win over the Seahawks with a groin injury, which may be enough to put him in the driver's seat for the Week 17 start.

Fields (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, while fellow Bears QB Andy Dalton (groin) returned to full participation.

Earlier Wednesday, coach Matt Nagy said it was still too early to determine a starter for Sunday's game against the Giants, though he did mention that Fields would need to be "extremely healthy" to play, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. In other words, the Bears won't rush their first-round pick back into action at the end of a non-playoff season, but they're still open to playing him if/when he's truly healthy. His work on the practice field this week figures to be a big part of that evaluation.

Fields (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game in Seattle, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Fields emerged from last Monday's loss to the Vikings with an ankle injury that only allowed him to practice one time this past week. On Friday, coach Matt Nagy named Nick Foles as the Bears' Week 16 starter at quarterback with Andy Dalton (left hand/groin) ruled out and Fields' status in question. With Fields unavailable Sunday, Ryan Willis will serve as Foles' backup.

Fields (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Seattle.

Fields kicked off Week 16 prep with a limited listing on the Bears' injury report, only to not participate in any drills once the team took the practice field Thursday and Friday. Coach Matt Nagy announced that Nick Foles will start at quarterback for the Bears this weekend, and it's to be determined whether Fields will be able to serve as the backup, per Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. If Fields eventually is inactive Sunday, practice squad member Ryan Willis would serve as the No. 2 to Foles.

Fields (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.

The Bears held a walkthrough Wednesday, after which Fields was listed as a limited participant. Now that the team returned to a normal session, though, he didn't take part in any drills. It's unclear if Fields' ankle issue is putting him in danger of being absent Sunday in Seattle, but Andy Dalton (left hand/groin) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday and practiced in full. An inactive Fields would yield quarterback duties to Dalton.

Fields (ankle) will be listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Fields reportedly hurt his ankle during Monday's 17-9 loss to the Vikings, but it doesn't sound like anything serious given that he never left the game and might've been healthy enough for a limited practice Wednesday (if the Bears hadn't held an indoors walkthrough). In any case, the rookie figures to get another start this Sunday in Seattle, with Andy Dalton (reserve/COVID-19) and Nick Foles on hand in case Fields' ankle takes an unexpected turn for the worse.

Fields completed 26 of 39 passes for 285 yards and one touchdown while adding 35 yards on seven rushes in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Vikings on Monday.

Fields could've had a much better game, but the coaching staff chose to go with a run-heavy approach for the first three quarters despite facing a Vikings defense that was one to target. Once the Bears were down by 14 points in the fourth quarter, the team finally turned Fields loose, and he had two drives in which he moved the Bears down the field, but threw a number of incomplete passes in the end zone. However, with time expiring, he threw a touchdown to Jesper Horsted to salvage his fantasy day. He'll finish the fantasy playoffs with a pair of favorable matchups against the Seahawks and Giants, and his rushing ability should give him a reasonable scoring floor with potential for upside.

Fields (hand) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's estimated practice report.

Field bruised his left hand during Sunday's loss at Green Bay, a contest in which he completed 18 of 33 passes for 224 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while taking nine carries for 74 yards. But the injury didn't impact his ability to handle every rep at Thursday's walkthrough, which can't be said for Andy Dalton (left hand), who was a non-participant. If Dalton doesn't gain clearance to play Monday against the Vikings, Nick Foles again would serve as Fields' backup.

Fields suffered a bruised left hand in Sunday's loss to the Packers, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Fields wasn't sidelined due to his injury in Sunday night's matchup, and coach Matt Nagy didn't sound too concerned about the issue Monday. The injury is to Fields' non-throwing hand, and he isn't expected to miss any time. While the Bears could monitor the rookie's workload during practice this week, especially since Andy Dalton (hand) was unavailable in Week 14, it wouldn't be surprising to see Fields play Monday against Minnesota.

Fields (ribs) completed 18 of 33 pass attempts for 224 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions (one fumble lost) while rushing nine times for 74 yards in Sunday's 45-30 loss to Green Bay.

The entire Bears' unit put up an exciting fight against the Packers for the majority of the contest, but Fields didn't have a particularly strong game in terms of passing. The rookie quarterback was returning from a rib injury that cost him two weeks of action, but it wasn't like he was performing that well from the pocket prior to getting hurt (58 percent completion rate with a 6:10 TD:INT ratio prior to Sunday's loss). The Vikings have been one of the worst passing defenses this season, so perhaps Fields can offer streaming value in next Monday's divisional matchup.

Coach Matt Nagy said Fields (ribs) has been medically cleared and will start Sunday's game at Green Bay, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Fields missed the last two games after he suffered multiple small rib fractures in a Week 11 loss to the Ravens. Andy Dalton (hand) started for him in the interim, but now that Fields is healthy again the rookie first-round pick will direct the Bears offense. When he faced off with the Packers back in Week 6, Fields completed 16 of 27 passes for 174 yards, one touchdown and one interception while taking six carries for 43 yards.

Coach Matt Nagy said Monday that a decision about the availability of Fields (ribs) for Week 14 will be an "'ongoing discussion," Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Nagy noted that Fields' availability will come down to pain tolerance, per Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago. He also said that the Bears "won't put [Fields] at risk medically," perhaps hinting that the team will take a cautious approach to the rookie's recovery. If Fields ends up missing another contest while recovering from fractured ribs, Andy Dalton will be called upon again to head Chicago's offense during Sundays upcoming divisional matchup against the Packers.

Fields (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

As expected, Fields will miss his second consecutive contest due to multiple small rib fractures that he suffered back in Week 11. With the rookie first-round pick sidelined, the Bears again will turn to Andy Dalton to direct the offense. Fields' next chance to suit up will arrive Sunday, Dec. 12 at Green Bay.

Fields (ribs) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Coach Matt Nagy confirmed Andy Dalton will get another start, saying Fields isn't quite ready to play. The Bears are listing Fields as doubtful rather than out, but it sounds like he'd just be the backup anyway in the unlikely event he were to avoid the inactive list. The rookie did log limited practices Wednesday through Friday, perhaps setting him up for a return Week 14 at Green Bay.

Fields (ribs) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

Fields maintained his activity level for a second straight session after getting back on the field Wednesday. Currently tending to small rib fractures that kept him sidelined in the Bears' Thanksgiving Day win at Detroit, he's attempting to put himself in a position to return to action Sunday against the Cardinals. Friday's injury report could be telling for Fields' potential to play Week 13, but if he doesn't do enough to gain clearance Chicago will turn to Andy Dalton again for a spot start.

Fields (ribs) was limited at Wednesday's practice.

Fields followed up coach Matt Nagy's assertion to Adam Jahns of The Athletic from earlier Wednesday that the quarterback would return to practice. During the media-access portion of the session, Fields seemed to be moving well and throwing as he would when healthy, according to Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune. In the end, Wednesday's development was a step in the right direction as Fields recovers from a number of small rib fractures that forced him to sit out last Thursday's win at Detroit.

Fields (ribs) is slated to practice Wednesday, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.

Having said that, Fields likely will have a cap on his reps, per Jahns. In the wake of getting knocked out of a Week 11 loss to the Ravens, Fields was believed to be dealing with bruised ribs, but an eventual MRI discovered several small fractures. It's thus no surprise he'll go down as a limited participant Wednesday, assuming he does get back on the field.

Fields (ribs) hasn't thrown since sustaining the cracked ribs during Sunday's loss to the Ravens, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Fields was initially believed to be dealing with bruised ribs, but a recent MRI revealed multiple small fractures. Andy Dalton started at quarterback during Thursday's win over the Lions, while Fields' status remains up in the air heading into Week 13. The rookie first-round pick's participation at practice next week should provide an idea of his availability heading into the matchup with the Cardinals on Dec. 5. Bears coach Matt Nagy reiterated Friday that Fields will be the team's starting QB again once he's healthy, per Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic.

Fields, who is ruled out for the Bears' Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Bears, was diagnosed with a few cracked ribs after he recently underwent an MRI, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fields exited last Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Ravens early in the third quarter after taking a shot to the ribs, but he was initially believed to be dealing with only painful bruising in that area after an X-ray and CT scans came back clean. The injury was still enough to keep Fields off the practice field the last couple of days and unavailable to play on a short week, but his outlook heading into a Week 13 matchup with the Cardinals on Dec. 5 looks to be murky at the moment. While the MRI didn't detect anything concerning beyond the tiny fractures in Fields' ribs, the Bears could still err on the side of caution with the prized young signal-caller if he's still feeling a good amount of discomfort next week. Andy Dalton will get the starting nod in Fields' stead Thanksgiving Day, while No. 3 quarterback Nick Foles moves into the top backup role this week.

Fields (ribs) has been ruled out for Thursday's game at Detroit.

The situation for Fields seemed to be trending this way after he was a non-participant at walkthroughs Monday and Tuesday, and after coach Matt Nagy officially named Andy Dalton the Bears' Week 12 starting quarterback Tuesday. With another absence Wednesday, Fields now won't be available Thursday due to the bruised ribs he picked up this past Sunday against the Ravens, making his next possible appearance Sunday, Dec. 5 against the Cardinals. Behind Dalton, Chicago will have Nick Foles available as his backup.

Fields (ribs) was estimated as a non-participant Tuesday during the Bears' walk-through practice.

Head coach Matt Nagy already confirmed earlier Tuesday that Andy Dalton would get the start under center for the Thanksgiving Day game against the Lions, though Fields has yet to be officially ruled out from suiting up for the contest in a reserve role. However, given that Nick Foles is already on the roster as a healthy backup option behind Dalton, the Bears will more than likely keep Fields inactive Week 12, giving him some extra time to rest his sore ribs. According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, Nagy said he's hopeful Fields' absence will be limited to just one game, so the rookie signal-caller tentatively looks in line to play Week 13 against the Cardinals.

Fields (ribs) isn't expected to be active for Thursday's game against the Lions but remains the team's starter when healthy, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Fields was knocked out of Sunday's game against the Raiders due to a rib injury and doesn't seem ready to make the short turnaround for Thursday's Thanksgiving festivities. Andy Dalton will get the starting nod for the Bears in his place after completing 11 of his 23 pass attempts for 201 yards and a pair of touchdowns in relief Sunday. Barring a late upswing in Fields' health, look for Week 13 against the Cardinals to be his next chance to don the uniform.

Fields (ribs) isn't expected to start Thursday's game at Detroit, yielding the offense to Andy Dalton, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fields was knocked out of this past Sunday's contest against the Ravens due to a rib injury and was unable to return. Afterward, he paid a visit to the hospital to have his ribs and spleen examines. While he appears to be dealing primarily with bruised ribs, Fields won't have enough time to gain clearance to play on a short week of prep. As evidence, he didn't participate in Monday's walkthrough, and it remains to be seen if he'll be active at all Thursday. Stepping in for Fields will be Dalton, who completed 11-of-23 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns in less than a half of work Sunday.

Fields (ribs) was estimated as a non-participant during Monday's walk-through practice.

Unsurprisingly, the Bears didn't project Fields for any practice reps one day after he injured his ribs in the team's 16-13 loss to the Ravens. Though a firm diagnosis for Fields' injury hasn't been formally announced, the Bears are hopeful that the rookie is dealing with bruising to his ribs rather than any fracture. Even if that's the case, Fields could still be challenged to gain clearance for the Bears' Thanksgiving Day game against the Lions, in which case Andy Dalton would be lined up for the start.

Fields is believed to have bruised ribs, though he still has additional tests coming to evaluate for more serious injuries, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Bruised ribs would be a best-case scenario following the QB's early exit from a loss to Baltimore on Sunday. Even then, Fields would be in danger of missing time, especially with the Bears on a short week ahead of their Thanksgiving game in Detroit. If the rookie isn't ready, Andy Dalton will make his first start since Week 2.

Fields didn't return to Sunday's game against the Ravens after exiting with a rib injury, and Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports that Fields went to the hospital after the game to have his ribs and spleen checked.

If Fields sustained an injury to his spleen, it would likely require a multi-week absence, and the same would go for cracked ribs. The team will likely have an update on his status in the coming hours or days. Andy Dalton came in after Fields got hurt, and Dalton will start under center for the Bears in four days on Thanksgiving against the Lions if Fields isn't ready to return by then.

Fields exiting Sunday's game against the Ravens with a rib injury, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

The rookie headed to the locker room to be evaluated early in the third quarter, leaving Andy Dalton to take over at quarterback for Chicago. Fields completed four of 11 passes for 79 yards with four carries for 23 yards prior to leaving the game.

Fields completed 17 of 29 passes for 291 yards, one touchdown and one interception In Monday night's 29-27 loss to the Steelers. He also rushed eight times for 45 yards.

Fields was only effective using his legs and finding tight end Cole Kmet in the first half, but he was excellent while nearly engineering a comeback victory in the second. Besides a 50-yard bomb to begin the third quarter, Fields found top wideout Allen Robinson for a 39-yard gain on a third-and-two play with two minutes remaining. He then connected with Darnell Mooney for a 15-yard touchdown on the very next play to put the Bears ahead. Although Fields' late-game heroics were spoiled by Chicago subsequently allowing a field goal, the quarterback at least showed great flashes as he now enters the bye week.

Fields completed 19 of 27 passes for 175 yards, a touchdown and an interception while rushing 10 times for 103 yards and touchdown in the Bears' 33-22 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Fields had his first big game as a runner, showing elite rushing ability on a fourth down when he was about to be sacked, but he broke free, changed direction and raced through traffic for a touchdown. Despite his great running performance, that was his first rushing score since taking over as the starter, and he's averaging fewer than one touchdown pass and 200 yards per game, and he'll be a risky fantasy option until he shows more consistency.

Fields completed 22 of 32 passes for 184 yards and three interceptions while rushing eight times for 38 yards in the Bears' 38-3 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

With the Bucs pressuring the rookie relentlessly while the game was in question, Fields lost a fumble and was sacked four times in addition to the three interceptions in a terrible fantasy performance. He's averaging less than 200 passing yards and 0.4 touchdowns over five starts, and he's typically a depth option in leagues that start two quarterbacks, though his dynasty value remains promising.

Fields completed 16 of 27 passes for 174 yards with one touchdown and an interception while adding 43 yards on five rushes in the Bears' 24-14 loss to the Packers on Sunday

Fields led the Bears on an opening-drive that resulted in a Khalil Herbert rushing score. Afterwards, he was under heavy pressure most of the afternoon, and he wasn't able to engineer another scoring drive until Chicago was trying to comeback in the fourth quarter. Unless he begins to show improvement, he'll only be a lineup consideration in leagues that start two quarterbacks.

Fields (rib/knee) practiced fully Wednesday.

As expected, Fields was able to handle every rep at the first session of Week 6 prep, but not only did he have knee next to his name, a rib issue also made an appearance. It's no surprise he's dealing with multiple injuries after the number of hits he took this past Sunday in Las Vegas, the most notable of which is a hyperextended left knee. But none of the health concerns hampered his activity level, setting him up to continue to act as the Bears' starting quarterback Sunday against the Packers. Elsewhere on the team's practice report, Allen Robinson was a non-participant due to an ankle issue, so there is some question about whether Fields will have his top target available this weekend.

Coach Matt Nagy expects Fields (knee) to practice in full Wednesday, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

Fields got beat up in this past Sunday's win at Las Vegas and even left the field for three snaps. Afterward, it was revealed that he had tests on his hyperextended left knee, which didn't reveal anything of substance, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Fields himself told Dickerson that he'll be OK to play Sunday against the Packers, so even if he is limited instead of uninhibited Wednesday he seems to be on a course to be on the field this weekend.

Coach Matt Nagy said Wednesday that Fields will be the Bears' starting quarterback moving forward, even with Andy Dalton (knee) cleared to practice without any restrictions, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Nagy said Dalton would be the starter once he was healthy, but the coach apparently changed his mind after Fields led the Bears to a 24-14 win over the Lions in Week 4, completing 11 of 17 passes for 209 yards with an interception. It was another flawed performance, but Dalton has plenty of his own shortcomings, including issues with durability in the later part of his career. The rookie out of Ohio State will make another start Week 5 at Las Vegas, likely taking his snaps in a backfield that won't have David Montgomery (knee).

Coach Matt Nagy has not yet decided whether Fields or Andy Dalton (knee) will start Sunday's road game against the Raiders, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Nagy has repeatedly said that Dalton will operate as the Bears' starter when healthy, but the situation surrounding the veteran's health remains unclear. Nagy said Monday that "the next two days will tell us a lot" with reference to Dalton's health, per Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times, so it sounds like a decision could be made by Wednesday's first official practice of the week. For his part, Fields was mistake-free during Sunday's win over the Lions, with 209 passing yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions.

Fields completed 11 of 17 passes for 209 yards and an interception while adding three rushes for nine yards in the Bears' 24-14 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Fields played from a clean pocket for most of the day, allowing him to connect well with Darnell Mooney and Allen Robinson, but with the Bears leading throughout, the team was able to win with a run-heavy approach. Each of the three times Chicago possessed the ball inside the Detroit five-yard line, the running backs punched in short touchdowns, keeping Fields from having a better fantasy day. It's unknown whether Fields or Andy Dalton (knee) will start in Week 5 against the Raiders.

Fields is slated to start Sunday against the Lions after the Bears downgraded Andy Dalton (knee) from questionable to doubtful Saturday.

Fields is coming off a less than desirable first NFL start Week 3 at Cleveland in which not only did he complete just six of 20 passes and get sacked nine times, but he emerged from the contest with a banged-up thumb in his right throwing hand. He proceeded to get through the week by logging full practices, while Dalton seems to have done everything in his power to return, putting in limited showings of his own. But after further examination, it appears Dalton just isn't ready to take over the No. 1 spot on the QB depth chart, which will give Fields another start and make Nick Foles the backup for at least one more game.

Fields (hand) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Detroit, while Andy Dalton (hand) is listed as questionable. Coach Matt Nagy said his starting quarterback will come down to a game-time decision, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.

Nagy previously said Dalton is still the starter when healthy, so his decision may ultimately come down to the team's medical staff and/or the veteran QB's pain tolerance. Field was a disaster in Cleveland last week, but he should fare at least somewhat better if he ends up starting against the Lions. Full practices Thursday and Friday suggest his hand injury shouldn't be too much of a factor.

Fields (thumb) logged a second consecutive full practice Thursday.

Fields dinged his right thumb during his first NFL start this past Sunday in Cleveland, but X-rays were returned negative. The issue hasn't impacted his ability to practice this week, while Andy Dalton has remained a limited participant due to a bone bruise in his left knee. Coach Matt Nagy has noted Dalton will be the Bears' starting quarterback if he's healthy enough to play, but a decision has yet to be made for Sunday's matchup with the Lions.

Fields (right thumb) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

The rookie should be healthy enough to play in Sunday's game against the Lions, but it is possible the thumb injury impacts his grip on the ball. Coach Matt Nagy reiterated Wednesday that Andy Dalton (knee) is still atop the depth chart, but with the veteran a limited participant in his return to practice Wednesday, it's possible the rookie gets another start this upcoming weekend.

Fields (hand) isn't guaranteed the starting job for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Kimberley A. Martin of ESPN reports.

Fields drew his first career start against the Browns in Week 3, but he completed just six of 20 passes for 68 yards and hurt his hand late in the contest. Although X-rays came back negative following Sunday's game, coach Matt Nagy said Monday that the Bears "are working through" who will start under center in Week 4, indicating that all three of the team's quarterbacks are in consideration for the start. Andy Dalton (knee) is still considered week-to-week, while Nick Foles is healthy and is in the mix to start if Fields and Dalton are still banged up Sunday.

Fields underwent a precautionary X-ray on his right throwing hand after Sunday's 26-6 loss at Cleveland, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports. It was returned negative, and Fields called himself "fine."

Fields had a less than desirable first NFL start in place of Andy Dalton (knee), completing six of 20 passes for 68 yards. On top of the dismal passing performance, Fields was sacked nine times and had three carries for 12 yards. There's a chance Dalton is sidelined beyond Week 3, and if he is Fields again would line up under center next Sunday against the Lions, assuming the assessment of his hand injury is correct and he's able to suit up.

Fields completed six of 20 passes for 68 yards while rushing three times for 12 yards in the Bears' 26-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

Fields was under constant pressure as the Chicago offensive line was dominated by the Browns' pass rush, resulting in nine sacks, and the Bears were unable to sustain drives. With Andy Dalton (knee) possibly out next week, it's possible that Fields could get another start in a much easier home matchup against the Lions in Week 4, and if he plays in that game, a better assessment of his season-long fantasy value may be put into better perspective at that time.

Coach Matt Nagy announced Wednesday that Fields will start Sunday's game against the Browns, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Andy Dalton (knee) is considered week-to-week and now can be ruled out for at least one game. The rookie thus gets his first NFL start, though Nagy did caution that he plans to reinstate Dalton as the starting QB once he's healthy. Of course, Fields' performance can also affect the plan, especially if Dalton ends up missing multiple games.

Fields appears in line to make his first NFL start Sunday in Cleveland with No. 1 quarterback Andy Dalton considered week-to-week with a knee injury, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

The rookie first-round pick came on in relief of an injured Dalton in the Bears' 20-17 win over the Bengals this past weekend, taking 41 snaps in total and completing six of 13 pass attempts for 60 yards and an interception while rushing 10 times for 31 yards and fumbling once. Though he didn't have an especially productive showing in extended action after he scored on a run in the season-opening loss to the Rams, Fields could quickly emerge as a startable fantasy option thanks to his game-breaking rushing ability. For what it's worth, head coach Matt Nagy said Monday that Dalton -- when healthy -- remains the Bears' starting quarterback, but that could change if Fields delivers an impressive outing in place of the veteran.

Fields completed six of 13 passes for 60 yards with an interception while adding 10 rushes for 31 yards in the Bears' 20-17 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

After Andy Dalton left with a first-half knee injury, Fields finished the game, but he fumbled a ball that he fortunately recovered and later threw an interception that gave the Bengals a chance to make a late comeback. Should Dalton miss time, Fields will have fantasy upside because of his running ability, though it may take him time to develop as a passer.

Fields is expected to play more snaps than he did Week 1 in Sunday's game against the Bengals, though he'll still back up starting quarterback Andy Dalton in the contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The rookie first-round selection was on the field for five plays in his NFL debut last week against the Rams, completing both of his pass attempts for 10 yards and rushing once for a three-yard touchdown. The Bears have been pleased with Fields' progression through training camp, the preseason and Week 1 and 2 practices, and even though he's expected to be rewarded with an increased package of plays Sunday, Dalton is still likely to dominate the reps under center if he's able to keep the Bears competitive. Fields should take over starting duties at some point later this season and could emerge as a high-end fantasy asset due to his rushing ability, but he's not a startable option in most leagues at this juncture.

Fields completed two of two passes for 10 yards while adding a three-yard rushing touchdown in the Bears' 34-14 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Fields only played on five snaps, but his opportunities came in the red zone. One of his two completions ended up a couple yards short of the goal line, and he later rolled out right on his way to an easy rushing score, resulting in one of the two times the Bears found the end zone against a tough Rams defense. It's unclear as to what his role will be in the short term, but his rushing ability provides him excellent fantasy upside whenever he gets into the starting lineup.

Fields completed seven of 10 passes for 54 yards and a touchdown while gaining 13 rushing yards on two carries in Saturday's preseason win over the Titans.

The rookie played the entire first half and while Fields was only able to put points on the board on one of his four drives, the Bears got a glimpse of the future on his TD pass as he scrambled to his right to buy time before putting the ball where only Jesper Horsted could grab it for a 20-yard score. Andy Dalton got the night off and remains the Week 1 starter, but it doesn't seem like it will be long before coach Matt Nagy hands the reins to Fields.

Fields will start Saturday's preseason game against the Titans, likely playing about two quarters, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Andy Dalton, confirmed as the Week 1 starter, won't play in the preseason finale. But the Bears do plan to play at least some of their O-line starters, if only for a brief period at the beginning of the game. In any case, Fields gets another chance to put pressure on Dalton, who already seems on thin ice for anything beyond the season opener. The rookie has completed 23 of 39 passes (59 percent) for 222 yards (5.7 YPA) through two preseason games, with one touchdown, one interception and nine carries for 76 yards.

Fields completed nine of his 19 pass attempts for 80 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions in Saturday's preseason game against the Bills. He also chipped in 46 yards on the ground.

Fields once again worked behind Andy Dalton and entered the game for the team's first possession in the second half. He wasn't particularly effective as a passer by averaging only 4.2 yards per attempt. That mark is even less encouraging after factoring in that he accounted for nearly half of his production through the air with a 32-yard completion to Jesse James. On the other hand, Fields showed the ability and willingness to use his legs, as he scrambled for significant gains of 16, 13 and 11 yards. Bothered by a groin injury for much of the week leading up to this contest, Fields should be able to continue his push for the starting quarterback job in Chicago moving forward.

Fields (groin) is expected to see "significant playing time" Saturday against the Bills, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

It appears the Bears plan on playing Andy Dalton at least a quarter or even the entire first half, relinquishing most of the second half to the rookie signal caller. Fields missed practice earlier this week with a sore groin, but it never seemed like a serious issue to the point where coach Matt Nagy all but assured reporters the Ohio State product would play Saturday. The rookie was absolutely dynamic in Week 1 of the preseason tallying two touchdowns and 175 total yards against the Dolphins' second-string defense.

Fields (groin) will Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune Thursday, with Bears coach Matt Nagy saying he expects the rookie to play in Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Thursday's practice will be light, and the Bears intend to be cautious with management of the rookie's reps, per Chris Emma of 670 The Score. Fields had a passing touchdown and a rushing score in his pro debut last weekend, putting up 17 points in a span of three drive after his first three series had all ended in punts. Nagy said Fields would start to see more reps with the first-team offense, but it didn't really happen this week while the young QB was nursing his minor groin injury.

Fields is dealing with groin soreness and won't practice Wednesday, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

At the beginning of the week, coach Matt Nagy said Fields would start to see more reps with WR Allen Robinson and other starters. That may still happen, but Andy Dalton continued to get most of the first-team snaps Tuesday (per Adam Jahns of The Athletic) and Fields now will miss at least one of the Bears' practices leading up to Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo. While Nagy has called Dalton his starter multiple times, Fields showed his potential in the preseason opener, throwing for one TD and rushing for another to lead the Bears to a 20-13 win over Miami. Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports that coach Matt Nagy still expects Fields to play this Saturday, though the Bears will be careful with him in practice this week.

Coach Matt Nagy suggested Monday that Fields will start to get more reps with WR Allen Robinson and other starters, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.

Nagy hasn't backed off on naming Andy Dalton his starter, but the coach will at least help his rookie first-round pick prepare for the inevitable takeover. Fields initially struggled in his preseason debut Saturday against Miami, but he followed three straight three-and-outs with three consecutive scoring drives to salvage the night. While he may get some first-team reps soon, Field reportedly continued his work with the second unit at Monday's practice.

Fields completed 14 of 20 passes for 142 yards and a touchdown and took five carries for 33 yards and another touchdown in Saturday's preseason game against Miami.

Chicago opened the game with five straight three-and-outs, first from Andy Dalton (two drives) and then Fields (three), before the rookie ripped off 17 points over a span of three drives between the end of the second quarter and late in the third. He had a near-interception and a fumble out of bounds early on, but Fields ultimately recovered to finish the afternoon without a sack or turnover, using his speed to elude pressure on multiple occasions, including a 21-yard gain on a scramble. Coach Matt Nagy has said Dalton is the Week 1 starter, but Fields is already starting to apply pressure, albeit with the advantage of facing third-string defenders for much of Saturday's game. It's possible the rookie faces tougher competition in the second week of the preseason, facing Buffalo on Aug. 21.

Coach Matt Nagy said Fields will play "past halftime" and possibly into the fourth quarter during Saturday's preseason opener against Miami, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.

Andy Dalton will get the start, but Fields may also play a series with the first-string offense, depending on what the veteran QB does with the opening drive. While Dalton continues to get most of the first-string practice reps, Fields still has time to make his move before Week 1. It sounds like the rookie will have plenty of chances to leave an impression Saturday night.

Fields has shown great accuracy while also showing effectiveness throwing from multiple arm angles, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.

Although Fields is still working with the second-team offense, he's impressed the team by showing the ability to get the ball out quickly while also displaying excellent arm strength. With Andy Dalton also having a good camp, Fields hasn't been getting first-team practice reps, but he's progressing well, which could help him force his way into the starting lineup sooner rather than later. It's clear that fantasy managers expect Fields to be the starter for most of the season, as he's being drafted as roughly the 15th quarterback off the board while Dalton is going undrafted in many leagues.

Fields isn't ready to supplant Andy Dalton as the starting quarterback, but the rookie is on the right track Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Although Fields has shown progress at camp each day, and he's at or beyond where the team needs him to be at the current moment, he's focusing on learning the finer details of being a quarterback at the NFL level. Ultimately, his performance in preseason games will show the coaching staff whether the rookie is able to continue improving while taking reps at the speed the practice games will present, but for now, he remains behind Dalton on the depth chart.

Coach Matt Nagy dodged the question when asked whether Fields could impress enough in camp to be the opening-day starter, possibly opening the door for Fields to start the year under center Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.

At this point, the report is attempting to read between the lines of an answer that was not directly stated. The official stance of the Bears is that Andy Dalton is the Week 1 starter, but fantasy managers may want to remain open to the idea that Chicago could be impressed enough by their first-round pick that they feel he's ready to face the Rams in the season opener. It's possible that performances in preseason games could impact this unofficial camp battle.

Coach Matt Nagy said Tuesday that Fields will "get a healthy amount of reps" this preseason, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

Nagy labeled Fields as the Bears' No. 2 quarterback back in June, indicating that veteran Andy Dalton is most likely to begin the 2021 season under center. That said, Nagy's declaration that he will take a "more aggressive approach to playing time in preseason games" hints that Fields will get numerous opportunities to showcase his talents leading up to Week 1. It seems as though Fields doesn't have a clear path to immediately starting, but if he flashes in practices and preseason action he could earn a shot at some point in his rookie season, especially if Chicago's offense underwhelms with Dalton at the helm.

Coach Matt Nagy reiterated Tuesday that Fields will open the season as the No. 2 quarterback, Jelani Scott of NFL.com reports.

Fields was selected 11th overall by the Bears in the 2021 NFL Draft, leading some to believe he could have a chance to open the season as the team's starting signal-caller. It appears that isn't part of the picture for Fields, who will instead continue tutoring under veteran Andy Dalton. He could move into the starting gig at some point if he impresses and Dalton either struggles or misses some time, but the rookie doesn't seem to have a shot to earn the spot in camp barring an unforeseen development.