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Bears wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (84) and running back David Montgomery (32) warm up during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields (1) works out during practice Wednesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Fields is expected to see his first game action with the team Saturday in the preseason opener against the Dolphins at Soldier Field.
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Bears linebacker Alec Ogletree (44) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga (95) and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) stretches during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Josh Woods (55) and other defensive players at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) and others run a lap during warmups at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Charles Snowden (49) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears defensive back Marqui Christian (43) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (50) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Security for the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears tight end Scooter Harrington (49) and wide receiver Chris Lacy (18) work out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Quarterbacks Justin Fields (1), Andy Dalton (14) and Nick Foles (9) warm up during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Offensive tackle Teven Jenkins, from left, safety Eddie Jackson, running back Tarik Cohen and safety Tashaun Gipson work out during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14), Justin Fields (1) and Nick Foles (9) are introduced during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears outside linebackers Jeremiah Attaochu (50), Robert Quinn (94), Trevis Gipson (99) and Khalil Mack (52) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears cornerback Artie Burns (25) warms up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears tight end Scooter Harrington (49) has a drink during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Jon'Vea Johnson (86) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears running back Ryan Nall (35) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears wide receivers coach Mike Furrey instructs receivers at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (50) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears running back David Montgomery (32) and wide receiver Javon Wims (15) stretch during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Inside linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears running back Artavis Pierce (46) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears fans during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears running backs CJ Marable (37), David Montgomery (32) and Khalil Herbert (24) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Quarterbacks Justin Fields (1) and Andy Dalton (14) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears offensive coordinator Bill Lazor and coach Matt Nagy during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Javon Wims (15), safety Eddie Jackson (4), wide receiver Rodney Adams (13) and other players warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Coach Matt Nagy looks on as quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks to throw during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Trevis Gipson (99) and linebacker Charles Snowden (49) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears fans Alec Martin, left, Domico Failla and Kelvin Ware head toward the fields to watch Bears training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears free safety Eddie Jackson warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears fans, some wearing masks, make their way in as the gates open to enter the Bears Family Fest area outside of Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears inside linebacker Danny Trevathan during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears coach Matt Nagy during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Quarterback Nick Foles (9) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Quarterbacks Justin Fields (1) and Andy Dalton (14) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) stretching during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields makes a throw during practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Bears fans with Khalil Mack and Lance Briggs jerseys at the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears defensive back Deon Bush (26) warms up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Quarterback Nick Foles (9) stretches during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears linebackers Charles Snowden (49) and Caleb Johnson (92), defensive back Tre Roberson (31) and linebacker Ledarius Mack (53) stretch during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson (33) and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton handles the ball during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears defensive end Mario Edwards runs drills during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn (94) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Thomas Ives (19), tight end Cole Kmet (85) and quarterback Andy Dalton (14) run a lap as they warm up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Quarterback Justin Fields (1) talks to pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo talks to quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears fans interact with players during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears offensive guard Dieter Eiselen and quarterback Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Coach Matt Nagy during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears defensive back Marqui Christian (43) and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears defensive lineman Mike Pennel (79) takes a drink as he and other defensive linemen run drills at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears cornerback Michael Joseph warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears offensive lineman Cody Whitehair (65) and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Coach Matt Nagy looks on as quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks to throw during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) catches a pass during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Chris Lacy (17) stretches during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu chats with coach Matt Nagy during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Quarterback Justin Fields (1) and pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo talk during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Coach Matt Nagy during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears defensive back Marqui Christian (43) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears offensive lineman Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (72) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Riley Ridley (88) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears center Cody Whitehair (65) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Defensive lineman Akiem Hicks (96) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Young fans line up to watch Bears training camp on July 30, 2021.
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Bears offensive tackle Teven Jenkins (76) works out during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith (58) warms up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Punter Pat O'Donnell (16) runs onto the field as players are introduced during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) puts on his helmet during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears tight end J.P. Holtz catches a pass during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Javon Wims (15) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears defensive end Robert Quinn (94) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) wipes his face during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears offensive coordinator Bill Lazor at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears cornerback Kindle Vildor (22) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Max Cunningham, 11, from left, Saffir Muhammad, 10, and Flynn Huston, 11, all from Evanston, talk to each other as they wear their Justin Fields jerseys at the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Quarterback Andy Dalton (14) hands off to running back David Montgomery (32) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears running back Artavis Pierce works out during practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) works out during practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Bears fans make their way in as the gates open to enter the Bears Family Fest area outside of Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) takes a snap from center Adam Redmond (62) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws to receiver Riley Ridley (88) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Running back David Montgomery (32) holds the ball during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) and defensive lineman Bilal Nichols (98) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears offensive guard Dareuan Parker (69) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears players warm up during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Wide receivers Darnell Mooney (11). Thomas Ives (19), Rodney Adams (13) and Damiere Byrd (10) warm up during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Michael Mauthe juggles for Bears fans at the Bears Family Fest area outside of Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (98) and defensive end Robert Quinn (94) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Cornerback Artie Burns (25), safety Eddie Jackson (4), running back Tarik Cohen (29) and safety Tashaun Gipson (38) on the sideline during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears head coach Matt Nagy huddles up his team before they run a lap to warm up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Linebacker Josh Woods warms up during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears running back CJ Marable (37) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (84) and other receivers at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Riley Ridley (88) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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An area for fans to take photos with Bears players (sorta) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Linebacker Alec Ogletree (44) warms up during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Coach Matt Nagy during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Running back Damien Williams (8) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears offensive coordinator Bill Lazor talks with quarterback Justin Fields (1) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears coach Matt Nagy watches defensive linemen drills at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears players warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Running back Damien Williams (8) makes a catch during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Quarterback Justin Fields (1) has a drink during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) throws the ball as center Sam Mustipher (67) looks on during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears fans watch training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receivers Riley Ridley (88) and Allen Robinson (12) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Justin Fields (1) and Andy Dalton (14) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Coach Matt Nagy watches the team during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Riley Ridley (88) and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) walks during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Justin Fields (1) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Brad Venisnik of Wadsworth poses with a statue of Mike Ditka before heading to watch Bears training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Offensive coordinator Bill Lazor during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears fans enjoy the farm animals area at the Bears Family Fest area outside of Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears offensive tackle Alex Bars (64) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterbacks Justin Fields (1), Nick Foles (9) and Andy Dalton (14) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) warms up with other players during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receivers Damiere Byrd (10), Chris Lacy (17, and Marquise Goodwin (84) listen to instructions during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears head coach Matt Nagy talks to his team during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14), Justin Fields (1) and Nick Foles (9) are introduced during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears players during during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (50) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) during drills at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Walter Payton, Mike Ditka and George Halas bobbleheads are in the fan area at Bears training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Members of the Bears drum line head toward the fields to play during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Defensive lineman Bilal Nichols (98) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe (45) and offensive lineman Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (72) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Coach Matt Nagy watches quarterback Andy Dalton (14) pass as Justin Fields (1) looks on during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears center Sam Mustipher (67) and quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Quarterback Justin Fields (1) talks to pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Justin Fields (1), Andy Dalton (14) and Nick Foles (9) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears cornerback Michael Joseph (30) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears running back David Montgomery and wide receiver Javon Wims stretch during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Justin Fields (1) throw during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14), special teams coordinator Chris Tabor and quarterback Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Trevis Gipson (99) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears tight ends Jimmy Graham (80) and Cole Kmet (85) listen to a coach during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears fans watch the Bears run drills at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears fan Bobby Villaamil, of Oak Lawn, has his photo taken with the bobblehead of Walter Payton in the fan area during training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton, left, looks for a receiver during a drill on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches the defense during drills at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Khalil Mack, center, warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) works out with his teammates during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) runs a drill during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Damiere Byrd catches the ball during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears running backs Ryan Nall (35) and David Montgomery (32) work out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears linebacker Charles Snowden (49) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears offensive tackle Badara Traore (79), defensive end Angelo Blackson (90), defensive tackle Daniel Archibong (72), defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (95) warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Brinley DeYoung, 8, of Evansville, Ind., dances with other Bears fans during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Justin Fields (1) during during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Ledarius Mack, second from left, and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) turns upfield as coach Matt Nagy looks on during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Quarterback Justin Fields (1) and center Sam Mustipher (67) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Running back Artavis Pierce (46) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears running back David Montgomery (32) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Michael Mauthe juggles for Bears fans at the Bears Family Fest area outside of Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Justin Fields (1) and Andy Dalton (14) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears tight end J.P. Holtz (81) has a drink during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton works out during practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) works out during a drill at practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Bears wide receiver Javon Wims (15) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Cornerback Duke Shelley (20) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears kicker Cairo Santos (2) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears defensive back Tre Roberson (31) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) and offensive guard Dieter Eiselen (60) run drills during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (50) stretches during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears fans watch as the team runs a lap during warmups at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears linebackers Josh Woods (55) and Caleb Johnson (92) warm up with others at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Justin Hardy during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) and others warm up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) adjusts his helmet during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears defensive back Xavier Crawford (47) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears players warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears running back CJ Marable (37) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) talks with Andy Dalton during a drill at practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Running backs David Montgomery (32), Artavis Pierce (46) and Ryan Nall (35) run onto the field as players are introduced during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears tight end Jesse James (18) works out during practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Inside linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) and teammates stretch during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (50) and other defensive players warm up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears tight end Jesper Horsted (87) and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears defense huddle at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears head coach Matt Nagy talks with wide receivers Darnell Mooney and Allen Robinson at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) and free safety Tashaun Gipson (38) during drills at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Justin Fields (1) throw during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears defensive players work on drills in front of some fans at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears outside linebackers Robert Quinn (94) and Khalil Mack (52) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears defensive end Angelo Blackson (90), defensive tackle Daniel Archibong (72), defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (95) and defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears center Cody Whitehair (65) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears tight ends Jimmy Graham (80) and Cole Kmet (85) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears free safety Eddie Jackson (4) and running back Tarik Cohen (29) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Khalil Mack (52) and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) and offensive guard Dieter Eiselen (60) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears offensive guard James Daniels (68) and other offensive linemen at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) stretches during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears cornerback Duke Shelley (20) warms up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) stretches during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears running back David Montgomery (32) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Christian Jones during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears fans watch player introductions during the Bears Family Fest training camp practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
Matt Nagy is as excited as the Chicago Bears fan base about the debut of rookie quarterback Justin Fields — aka the franchise savior — in the preseason opener Saturday against the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field.
The game only will amplify the question everyone has been asking for months: Is there a path for Fields to be the starter when the season kicks off Sept. 12 against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif.?
Veteran Andy Dalton, who according to Nagy has aced the test of mastering the offense, will start against the Dolphins and is expected to play briefly. Fields will enter, likely getting some snaps with the starting line and some top-tier skill-position players, and he’s expected to get extended playing time. Whether that means the rest of the first half and into the second half, we’ll have to see. But it’s apparent the preseason is about Fields, and the Bears are going to get a long look at him.
“There’s a bunch of different experiences for these quarterbacks,” Nagy said, referencing how training camp visitor Doug Pederson was the starter for Andy Reid with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1999 while first-round pick Donovan McNabb spent time on the bench. “A lot of different levels of where they’re at, when they’re ready, when they’re not ready, where’s the team at. So we try to use them all and understand, are there great examples of quarterbacks sitting for a few years and learning and becoming Hall of Fame quarterbacks? Absolutely.
“Are there similar examples of guys coming in and playing from the very first snap and being great quarterbacks? For sure. So we just want to make it ours on what we think is right for Justin and for our team in the long run. That’s the evaluation part. And history gives you examples of situations that can help you get through some of those times, day by day.”
Nagy was with Reid with the Kansas City Chiefs when Patrick Mahomes was on the bench for the first 15 games in 2017 behind Alex Smith, who visited training camp Thursday at Halas Hall for the Bears’ practice with the Dolphins. Smith was the No. 1 pick in 2005, and his first start with the San Francisco 49ers came in Week 5. He struggled as a rookie, and his career didn’t take off until Year 7.
“There’s all different ways of doing it,” Dalton said. “I was fortunate that I was able to play as a rookie (in 2011 with the Cincinnati Bengals). Aaron (Rodgers) didn’t get to play his rookie year. Mahomes, he didn’t play his rookie year. But then there’s other guys that’ll just step in right away.”
A ton of factors are involved in the decision, and it’s evident Fields is competing against himself more than anything else. When Fields is ready to play, chances are his number will be called — unless Dalton is playing out of his mind and the offense is clicking at a high level.
That’s what makes an extended opportunity to evaluate Fields in the preseason so important. Finally, Nagy and his assistants will have something more tangible than training camp practice film to evaluate. They’ll be able to weigh the playmaking ability, like when Fields faked a handoff, rolled out to the right and then threw a bomb across the field to streaking wide receiver Jon’Vea Johnson for a touchdown Wednesday.
Those plays need to be balanced against the natural rookie errors that are going to pop up. One of those occurred a little before the deep shot to Johnson when Fields appeared to make a poor read, throwing a pass to a spot he didn’t have a receiver, leading to an easy interception by backup Dolphins cornerback Javaris Davis.
Dalton is going to get only a few snaps in Saturday’s game, but Fields will play a lot. The coaches have professed to have a comfort level in the veteran, and that’s no small factor in the big picture when you consider Nagy is under contract through 2022 and is feeling pressure to have success this season.
Nagy cited Dalton’s proficiency with the offense, saying the first mental mistake of training camp didn’t come until Tuesday, when he forgot to send a wide receiver in motion before the snap.
“When they told me that was my first mental error, I said, ‘Well, I expect to not have any of them. It’s one too many,’ ” Dalton said.
Fields has proved he can call plays in the huddle — an assignment he was given at the end of the offseason program — and the preseason will provide a glimpse into how he has prepared to make line checks and identify coverages pre-snap and post-snap.
If the Bears had more questions about Dalton, Nagy said he would be in line for more playing time against the Dolphins. After the fact, Nagy said the decision to sit starters throughout the 2019 preseason was a mistake.
“(Dalton) could play tomorrow in a (regular-season) game and I would feel great about it,” Nagy said. “Our players would feel great about it. That’s probably why he’ll play less snaps. If we go out there and score a touchdown on the first drive, I can promise you, if it’s three plays, he’s out. But if we want to see more and he feels like he needs more, too, we’ll do that. It’ll be a chance for us to talk through it. And again, we need to evaluate Justin, so we’re going to want to see him do some stuff.”
What Fields does with his opportunity against the Dolphins, good or bad, surely will affect the ongoing discussion about when he’ll ascend to a starting role.
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