Bears rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent will start his fourth straight game in place of Justin Fields, who is recovering from a dislocated thumb in his throwing hand. Fields is listed as doubtful for Thursday night's game against the Carolina Panthers.
Tyson Bagent | QB
- Tyson Bagent will start his fourth straight game in place of Justin Fields.
Justin Fields | QB
Injury
- Justin Fields is recovering from a dislocated thumb in his throwing hand.
- Fields is listed as doubtful for Thursday night's game against the Carolina Panthers.
- Fields has had no setbacks in his thumb and 'may' go through a pregame workout at Soldier Field on Thursday afternoon.
- Fields' grip strength, accuracy, and 'ability to function as a quarterback' are 'getting close.'
- The Bears expect Fields to keep throwing during the mini-bye week to put himself in position for a potential return in Week 11.
Chicago Bears
- Tyson Bagent will start his fourth straight game in place of Justin Fields.
- Justin Fields is recovering from a dislocated thumb in his throwing hand.
- Fields is listed as doubtful for Thursday night's game against the Carolina Panthers.
Carolina Panthers
- The Bears will play against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night.