Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus mentioned Justin Fields’ throws “look good” because the quarterback works his method again from a dislocated proper thumb.
But whether or not Fields is wholesome sufficient and able to return Sunday towards the Detroit Lions at Ford Field is one thing the Bears should monitor in apply this week.
The Bears returned to Halas Hall from their mini-bye Monday for a brief apply that included particular person work in helmets, a particular groups interval and an offensive and defensive walk-through. Fields participated within the apply.
But Eberflus mentioned the Bears wish to see how Fields appears to be like 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 apply 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 informed reporters after apply. “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 towards the Carolina Panthers, and rookie Tyson Bagent began his fourth straight recreation, 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’s 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 offer harm updates on different gamers. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (knee), fullback Khari Blasingame (concussion) and cornerback Terell Smith (mononucleosis) had been among the many gamers to sit down out Thursday’s recreation.
Right guard Nate Davis, who has missed the final 4 video games with an ankle harm, was noticed at apply Monday.
After weeks of upheaval on the offensive line because of accidents, the Bears have settled right into a lineup of left deal with Braxton Jones, left guard Cody Whitehair, heart Lucas Patrick, proper guard Teven Jenkins and proper deal with Darnell Wright. Jenkins may slide again to left guard if the Bears wish to put in Davis on the fitting aspect.
“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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