Chicago Bears Depth Chart
- NFC North
- Stadium
- Soldier Field
- Head Coach
- Matt Nagy
- Offensive Coordinator
- Bill Lazor
- Defensive Coordinator
- Sean Desai
- Special Teams Coach
- Chris Tabor
- Defensive Scheme
- 3-4
The Chicago Bears worked out veteran running backs Chris Thompson, Wendell Smallwood and Brian Hill on Tuesday. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that this just looks as if the Bears are updating their free agent list. Starting running back David Montgomery has been off to a nice start this season and veteran Damien Williams has cemented himself as the clear No. 2 back with Tarik Cohen (knee) on the PUP list. Thompson suited up for the Jaguars this past season, but only played eight games and landed on Injured Reserve with a back injury. Hill spent his training camp with the Tennessee Titans, but was released with an injury settlement and spent last season with the Falcons as the backup to Todd Gurley. Smallwood has spent the bulk of his five-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles and played in one game this past season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Even if any of the veterans are signed by the Bears, all can be avoided in all formats.
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (knee) is considered week-to-week after suffering what looked like a very serious knee injury in the Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Tests ruled out any serious ACL or MCL injury and Dalton has yet to be ruled out for Week 3 against the Cleveland Browns, but rookie first-rounder Justin Fields appears to be in line to make his first career start this Sunday. Dalton is officially dealing with a bone bruise in his knee and is on the wrong side of questionable as of right now. The Bears are saying that he remains the starter when healthy, but Fields could run with the job if he performs well. Don't plan on having Dalton this weekend in superflex leagues. Fields, who didn't look all that great in the second half in Week 2, would be a low-end QB2 with upside in two-QB leagues if he makes the start against Cleveland.
Updating previous reports, Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton's (knee) MRI exam confirmed a bone bruise in his knee, according to sources. No official determination has been made about his status for the Week 3 game against the Cleveland Browns. Dalton could miss some time, but the Bears continue to view the veteran as the starter over rookie first-rounder Justin Fields, when healthy. Fields played the entire second half in the Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals but went just 6-for-13 for 60 yards and an interception. Dalton was 9-for-11 for 56 yards and a touchdown before the injury. Fields could be a QB2 streamer in superflex leagues if he starts this weekend against Cleveland, but his season-long appeal should remain tempered with Dalton still technically the starter.
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton(knee) is facing at least a short-term absence in the wake of the news that he will undergo an MRI on Monday for what the team hopes is just a bone bruise. But despite the fact that Dalton's absence will pave the way for 2021 first-round pick Justin Fields to take over under center, it appears the veteran's status as the starter in Chicago is safe upon his return. While head coach Matt Nagy did not clarify the point Monday, a team spokesperson for the Bears has confirmed that Dalton, when healthy, will be viewed as the starter. That news keeps a hard cap on Fields' upside for those playing in single-season fantasy leagues. Check back for the latest update on Dalton's injury status, which will give a clear read on when he will be able to return to the field.
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (knee) is scheduled to have an MRI on Monday after suffering an injury early in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. There is not believed to be an ACL tear or any MCL damage, and the initial diagnosis for the veteran is a bone bruise. This would be the best-case scenario for Dalton as he likely wouldn't miss significant time, but the Bears are in good hands without him. Justin Fields took over in Week 2 and threw for 60 yards while adding another 31 yards on the ground. If Dalton misses any significant period of time, it might be a challenge for him to regain the starting job if the rookie performs well in his absence. Fields would automatically be a lower-end QB1 because of his rushing upside and could be inserted into fantasy lineups without hesitation. Hold on to Dalton in two-QB leagues, but if he misses some time it is safe to cut ties with him.