Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus mentioned Justin Fields’ throws “look good” because the quarterback works his approach again from a dislocated proper thumb. But whether or not Fields is wholesome sufficient and able to return Sunday in opposition to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field is one thing the Bears should monitor in follow this week.
The Bears returned to Halas Hall from their mini-bye Monday for a brief follow that included particular person work in helmets, a particular groups interval, and an offensive and defensive walk-through. Fields participated within the follow. But Eberflus mentioned the Bears need to see how Fields seems in full-team work earlier than figuring out whether or not he can play for the primary time since Oct. 15. The Bears will maintain a full follow Wednesday.
“Once we see him in the game of football in terms of going against the scout team and taking snaps and playing full speed, then we’ll make a determination,” Eberflus instructed reporters Monday after follow. “But it’s not there today.”
Eberflus wouldn’t say whether or not Fields has been medically cleared to play. Fields was not cleared to play Thursday in opposition to the Carolina Panthers, and rookie Tyson Bagent began his fourth straight sport, a 16-13 Bears victory.
Eberflus mentioned Fields practiced together with his thumb wrapped Monday as he tries out what makes him really feel comfy as he throws. Fields, who was restricted in 4 earlier practices or walk-throughs since Nov. 3, additionally has used a full glove on his throwing hand.
Eberflus mentioned Fields has been “positive the entire way” when updating the Bears on how he has been feeling.
“He’s always going to be positive,” Eberflus mentioned. “He’s a worker. He’s always optimistic with where he’s at, and he feels he’s at a good spot right now. So again, we’ll know more once we get the team work done.”
Eberflus mentioned he would wait till Wednesday to supply damage updates on different gamers. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (knee), fullback Khari Blasingame (concussion) and cornerback Terell Smith (mononucleosis) have been among the many gamers to take a seat out Thursday’s sport.
Right guard Nate Davis, who has missed the final 4 video games with an ankle damage, was noticed at follow Monday.
After weeks of upheaval on the offensive line on account of accidents, the Bears have settled right into a lineup that features left sort out Braxton Jones, left guard Cody Whitehair, middle Lucas Patrick, proper guard Teven Jenkins and proper sort out Darnell Wright. Jenkins might slide again to left guard if the Bears need to put Davis in on the appropriate facet.
“The combinations there are going to be a discussion that we have to have,” Eberflus mentioned. “Nate’s a good player. Cody’s a good player. Teven’s a good player. So it’s a good problem to have. We’ll look at it and put our best five out there for the Lions.”
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