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Fields cleared the required steps to return from a left shoulder
injury, established by the Bears' medical team and coaching
staff, in time for a second matchup this season with Aaron
Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Head coach Matt Eberflus said this week Fields would play if
he's "100 percent ready" after Chicago turned to backup Trevor
Siemian last week. Siemian was moved to injured reserve on
Friday after opting for surgery to repair an oblique injury,
Eberflus confirmed.
"It's just progress. Mobility and strength," Eberflus said of
Fields' progress. "He feels good. Had a good practice again
(Friday). We're excited where he is. ... He feels like he's 100
percent, ready to go. When you get your starting quarterback
back, and he's electric like that, obviously it's a big boost in
the arm."
Fields has passed for 1,642 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight
interceptions in 11 games this season. He has scored seven
touchdowns on the ground and ranks sixth in the NFL with 834
rushing yards.
The Bears (3-9) and Packers (4-8) entered the week with QB
questions.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (ribs) was unable to finish
the Week 12 loss at Philadelphia, but he will start at Soldier
Field this week after saying he improved throughout the week. He
did not receive an injury designation on Friday.
Green Bay ruled out left tackle David Bakhtiari, who underwent
an emergency appendectomy. Safety Darnell Savage (foot) is
doubtful after leaving Sunday's game against Philadelphia and
not practicing this week.
Also, safety Jaquan Brisker (concussion), cornerback Kyler
Gordon (concussion) and offensive tackle Larry Borom (ankle,
knee) will miss the game for the Bears.
--Field Level Media
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